Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing

Amy Banks

615-***-**** **********@*****.*** Chicago, IL

www.linkedin.com/in/banks1419

Summary

I'm a results-oriented supply management, contracting, and sourcing strategist with a history of successful procurement and strategic sourcing. My approach is defined by transparency, integrity, and collaboration, enabling me to drive significant savings and maximize value.

Work Experience

Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL

Category Manager, Professional Services and ITS Sep 2022 - Present

●Lead a cross-functional team of 4 buyers to align procurement strategies with organizational goals, achieving a 15% improvement in process efficiency.

●Collaborated with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve contract and purchase request process issues, ensuring seamless procurement operations.

●Achieve measurable improvements in procurement efficiency and increased supplier diversity through innovative sourcing strategies.

●Secured $4.5M in cost savings through effective contract negotiations and rigorous budget monitoring.

●Conduct bi-weekly training with the entire buying team across 3 categories.

●Conduct in-depth spend, contract, and market analyses to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain

Senior Category Buyer Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

●Spearheaded sourcing activities and optimized strategies while building strong vendor relationships.

●Worked with internal stakeholders, suppliers, legal, subject matter experts, as well as liaisons in my assigned categories of Talent, Law, Finance and Marketing

●Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in the Law Department, Risk Management, Finance, CEO, and Board teams to secure necessary Board approvals for high-impact projects

●Successfully manage and track multiple complex solicitations with overlapping timelines while efficiently completing ongoing responsibilities such as purchase order approvals, vendor approvals, and Procurement Card responsibilities.

●Achieved a 10% reduction in costs across key contracts.

●Engaged with different levels of leadership within CPS to provide solutions to various procurement needs and challenges to provide students with a quality education.

Shoney’s Restaurant Nashville, TN

Purchasing Manager Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

●Streamlined supplier agreements and enhanced executive financial reporting by integrating spend analytics for more informed sourcing decisions.

●Sourced and began Implementation of a centralized procurement system across 150+ locations, which would have reduced costs by 18% while improving CLM processes.

●Negotiated food and beverage contracts that optimized supplier relationships and lowered costs by 15%.

●Applied Six Sigma methodologies to refine processes and drive continuous improvements in procurement.

CoreCivic Nashville, TN

Sourcing, Contracting, and Diversity Business Inclusion Manager Nov 2017 - Sep 2019

●Improved sourcing efficiency, minimized supplier risks, and boosted supplier diversity through targeted contracting strategies.

●Renegotiated contracts to realize substantial cost savings and foster an inclusive procurement ecosystem.

●Lead contract negotiations and supplier performance management, securing cost-effective, performance-driven agreements that enhance supply chain resilience.

●Aligned FAR Part 15 and Part 19 business strategies in response to government proposal requests, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations.

●Increased supplier diversity by 25%, significantly expanding the supplier network.

●Renegotiated $50M in contracts to achieve 15% savings.

Buyer Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

●Optimized purchasing strategies and elevated supply chain efficiency through targeted procurement initiatives.

●Negotiated contracts that reduced costs and boosted vendor performance.

●Reduced supply chain costs by 10% through strategic procurement and effective vendor management.

●Achieved 5% annual savings through focused contract negotiations.

Triumph Aerostructures Nashville, TN

Buyer Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

Resolved supply issues and built strong vendor relationships.

Responsible for negotiating and purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies for the facility.

Improved lead times by 12% through market research and vendor audits.

Ensures cost-effective procurement and on-time delivery of materials and services.

Education

DePaul University

Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Skills

Procurement Expertise: Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Spend Analytics

Category & Vendor Management: Category Management, Vendor Relationships, Project Management, Supplier Management, CLM

Technical & Process Improvement: Oracle ERP, JD Edwards, SAP, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Google Workspace, RFx tools, and Contract Lifecycle Management Systems

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