Strategic Data Center Procurement Leader

NANA FORSON

Baltimore MD 808-***-**** ************@*****.***

Summary

Strategic Data Center Procurement Manager with over 10 years of experience managing more than $250 million in spend and delivering up to 20% cost savings. Expert in sourcing critical infrastructure, vendor management, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa). Proven ability to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and align procurement with data center build and operational goals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract Negotiation

Cost optimization

Category management

Procurement analytics

CapEx and OpEx management

Supplier risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP and procurement systems

Regulatory and compliance knowledge

Project management

Professional Experience

Senior Logistics Analyst III 07/2024 to 05/2025

Serco, N.A

Directed DMSMS and obsolescence risk mitigation initiatives, proactively identifying over 150 critical part shortages, reducing sustainment delays by 30% across key NAVSEA systems.

Led the end-to-end spares planning and budgeting cycle, authoring over 20 Baseline Assessment Memorandums (BAMs) and 10+ Program Support Data (PSD) reports that optimized depot inventory by 25%.

Delivered high-level failure analysis briefings to O-6+ leadership, driving data-informed decisions that improved system readiness rates by 18% year over year.

Audited and reconciled over 500 assets of Government-Furnished and Contractor-Furnished Equipment, ensuring 100% accountability and compliance with NAVSEA reporting standards.

Streamlined configuration management processes by updating over 1,000 BOM entries and integrating ERP (SAP) data, improving data accuracy by 35%, and accelerating part tracking workflows.

Product Delivery Specialist 04/2023 to 06/2024

Deloitte Services LP

Managed end-to-end delivery of logistics and supply chain projects across multiple business units, achieving 100% on-time delivery for over 30 cross-functional initiatives.

Designed and executed risk mitigation plans that reduced operational disruptions by 40% and safeguarded over $5 million in project assets.

Implemented continuous process improvements that boosted delivery cycle efficiency by 25%, streamlining coordination between vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Authored comprehensive documentation of best practices and lessons learned, increasing project reusability and knowledge-sharing effectiveness by 60%.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks, decreasing average project turnaround time by 15%, and enhancing client satisfaction scores.

Senior Logistics Analyst 09/2021 to 12/2022

CACI Inc. / US Fleet Forces Command

Led end-to-end supply chain transformation efforts, conducting over 25 gap analyses, and coordinating user acceptance testing that improved logistics system performance by 35%.

Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to define and refine system requirements, resulting in a 40% increase in workflow automation, and a 20% reduction in processing errors.

Managed logistics operations across multiple programs using JIRA, Confluence, and ERP platforms, improving task tracking accuracy and team responsiveness by 30%.

Spearheaded system functionality enhancements based on operational feedback, directly supporting mission readiness for over 10 Fleet Command logistics programs.

Streamlined reporting and documentation processes, reducing manual data entry time by 50% through customized dashboards, and integration of collaborative tools.

Logistics Specialist Chief Petty Officer 03/2018 to 08/2021

United States Navy

Managed and executed an $8M+ logistics budget, overseeing the procurement of 1,500+ mission-critical requisitions across 5 naval commands, with 100% accountability.

Supervised $500K+ in Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and zero audit discrepancies.

Trained and mentored over 25 junior personnel in procurement protocols, budget execution, and supply chain management, resulting in a 40% increase in team efficiency.

Streamlined procurement workflows, reducing requisition processing time by 30%, and improving on-time delivery rates for high-priority materials.

Led cross-command coordination efforts that enhanced supply readiness and resource allocation, contributing to a 20% improvement in operational support effectiveness.

Staff Supply Officer Senior Logistics Manager 02/2015 to 02/2018

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Managed a $95M operational budget, ensuring accurate allocation and execution of funds for headquarters logistics, and GPC transactions, with 100% audit readiness.

Oversaw 20+ contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), driving vendor compliance and service delivery standards, with zero contract violations.

Led internal audits and developed quality assurance plans that identified $1.2 million in cost-saving opportunities and strengthened procurement accountability.

Authored and presented over 50 logistics and financial performance reports to senior leadership, directly informing strategic resourcing decisions.

Streamlined financial oversight and procurement workflows, reducing processing time by 35%, and improving interdepartmental coordination across joint service components.

Senior Acquisition Logistician 01/2013 to 01/2015

United States Navy

Designed and executed acquisition logistics strategies that improved supply chain efficiency by 30%, and reduced risk exposure across critical naval programs.

Supervised inventory operations for over $50 million in assets, streamlining procurement and distribution processes to achieve a 25% reduction in material turnaround time.

Managed over $4 million in annual operating budgets, implementing cost-control measures that resulted in $600,000 in savings without compromising mission readiness.

Conducted lifecycle logistics planning for major defense systems, enhancing supportability, and reducing sustainment costs by 20% over five years.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate logistics requirements into acquisition planning, increasing contract performance compliance by 35%.

Education

MBA: Business Administration

University of Maryland Global Campus

BS: Business Administration

University of Maryland Global Campus

AA: Business Administration

University of Maryland Global Campus

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Agile & Scrum Methodologies Certification

HAZMAT Coordinator Certification

US Department of Labor Apprenticeships: Office Manager & Computer Operator

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active Secret Clearance

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