Project Management Category

Talal Idriss

***** ****** **** # *-*** San Diego, California 92126 Cell 858-***-**** *******@*******.***

Employment Profile

Buying / Operations / Project Management / Business Development / Analysis / Category Management

Respected leader with 25+ years’ experience in buying, overseeing business’ operations, project management, analysis, Category Management and marketing. Skilled at managing, developing and evaluating marketing strategies, enhancing team synergy by assessing team member’s relevant experiences, allocating resources, and ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with multi-discipline, cross-functional team members, private entities and agencies to build consensus and resolve project related issues. Lead, mentor and build highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams, assessing team members’ skills, and maximizing output.

Core competencies include:

Contribute to Strategic Business Planning and marketing

Recruiting & Staffing Initiatives

Cost Reduction Through Creative Thinking

Leadership & Staff Motivation

Contract Negotiations

Risk Mitigation Consulting

Quality Management

Revenue Impact Analysis

Experience

GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING / ANALYST / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / CATEGORY MANAGEMENT, 2009 – 2024

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP (Through GeP Worldwide 2009 -2014) * THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (Since MARCH 2014), Carlsbad, California

Preform cross functional project management, conduct market evaluations focus on supplier capabilities in a target category, develop open communication between Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Quality, R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing, collect and assimilate the information required to create a Request for Proposal for product categories, conduct detailed total cost of ownership evaluations based upon supplier quotes and related cost drivers, craft and execute supplier negotiation strategy within a team setting. Assisted Biochemicals & Chemical Commodity Director / Led to assess / control over + $ 100 MM in spend which resulted in Thermo Fisher Scientific Products’ Sales of over + $ 2 BN. Managing Biochemical (L1); Nucleic Acids (L2) Category Cluster globally.

Selected Accomplishment, Duties, Responsibilities, Roles:

Manages global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators including: savings, total cost of ownership, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk.

Leads the development and execution of a 3 to 5-year global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goals.

Monitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements.

Engages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliers.

Analyze category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals.

Actively participates in supplier business reviews with suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goals.

Manages strategic contracts across suppliers, products and services within category.

Facilitates free-flow of spend intelligence and analysis to internal business leaders in order to enhance their decision making.

Drives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy.

Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues (quality, product management, technical, operations, finance, etc.) to ensure all category sourcing activities are aligned to a common set of goals and priorities.

Establishes category plans and priorities globally and ensures alignment with divisional business priorities.

Details Of Scale, Technical, and Leadership Responsibilities & Roles:

Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues (Contract, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing Sciences, Operations, Planning, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Technical, etc.) to ensure all category sourcing activities are aligned to a common set of goals and priorities.

Establishes category plans and priorities globally and ensures alignment with divisional business priorities.

Staying informed about the market trends, competitor products, and consumer reactions.

Led project team's that delivered over $ 2-3 Million in purchased material cost savings / avoidance annually.

Preformed routine business reviews (SBR) for strategic partners to evaluate performance, technology road maps and value creation opportunities.

Cooperated with team group to review and award contracts to future suppliers / vendors.

Worked in team setting to promote collaboration and alliance on goals achievement and stretched targets initiative (including PPI ‘Practical Process Improvement’ similar to Kaisan’.

Multi-Years Pipeline buildup and augmentation to deliver AOP goal-tree for current calendar year and consecutive years (including the following in the evaluation - RAQSCI: Regulation – Availability – Supply Quality Assurance – Service Requirements – Cost - Innovation).

Deliver on Commitments: drive productivity, mitigate inflation, and implement cash flow improvement.

Evaluating SRM (Supplier Risk Management) – Tier 1 & Hyper-Care – Tier 2 to mitigate supply chain risk, maintain supply assurance and decelerate business revenue impact (including Everstream / Resilient Analytics / DHL Reslience360 / etc.).

Elevate supplier management process through supplier risk program to proactively manage supply disruption and protect revenue (i.e. internal app ‘Global Supply Risk’).

Maintain projects progress & updates to meet Start / End period to maximize Productivity Savings.

Regular virtual attendance of webinars meetings (Internal / External) regarding: Category Management / Strategies, Diversity, Environment, Ethics, Human Rights, Labors’ Practice, Procurement, Sustainability, Etc. (i.e.; Amplifi PRO (The Smart Cube), Beroe, CASME, Chemanalyest.com, Endpoints News, Gartner Inc., Positive Purchasing Limited, Procurements Leaders, Reuters, S&P Global (Acquired IHT Markit 2022), The Hackett Group Inc., etc.).

Initiating, following, execution of responsible sourcing initiatives including suppliers’ commitment to: Eco Vadis [Environment, Ethics, Human Rights, Labor, Procurement Practice], SBT ‘Science Based Target’, Regulatory Compliance, High-Risk Suppliers, Small Business Enterprise and Suppliers’ Diversity.

Created performance updates and presentations for senior management review.

Prior Experience

BUYER / CONSULTANT, 2008 - 2009

PRESCOS LLC, San Diego, California

Involved in identification & selection of vendors, negotiation of contracts and prices as applicable for PRESCOS LLC a Clinical / Contract Research Organization. Set up accounts for purchases and assurance of compliance with federal, state and county regulation and other regulatory requirements for the company. Purchase and research of chemicals reagents, controlled drugs, disposables and other supplies as requested. Resourcing and purchasing support for the company’s vivarium, laboratory and facility management as needed.

Selected accomplishments:

Developed a strong and trusting relationship with corporate suppliers / vendors / clients.

Successful in reducing cost up to 45 % through outstanding negotiation.

Creative at resolving issues and obstacles that arises on a daily operational basis.

Maintained and identified economic order quantities to manage inventory cost.

Prior Experience

PURCHASING / OPERATIONS MANAGER, 2005 – 2008

BIO QUANT INC, San Diego, California

Fully accountable for the company’s buying procedures and daily facility operations (MRO) at Bio Quant Inc., a Clinical / Contract Research Organization. Responsible for purchasing & negotiating various items & services such as: consumables, equipment, and services on behalf of the company. Negotiated corporate suppliers / vendors contracts with up to 35 % in price cost’s reduction. Oversaw the facilities’ daily operations and supervised all needed PM / services / constructions requirements with pre-determined cost or negotiated spot quotes for all scientific equipment. Significantly reduce projects’ costs through outstanding negotiations, skills and innovative approaches.

Selected accomplishments:

Demonstrated progressive expertise in laboratory operations, purchasing, vendor relations, budgeting, and resource allocation and supply.

Developed reputation for taking on projects that were too complex for associates to manage, completing them within a short period of time.

Quick study, with an ability to employ new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.

Prior Experience

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING DIRECTOR, 2000 –2005

TALCO, San Diego, California

Fully responsible for oversight of all phases of business development / marketing, implementing various strategies for an import / export firm with clients based domestically and internationally concentrating on different services and commodities’ procurement. Direct, train and mentor direct and indirect price’s bidding and RFQ / RFP. Facilitate and negotiate timely, cost-efficient procurement of products and services. Manage and track team progress, and ensure project completion on time and within budget. Conducted strategic planning and services’ marketing.

Selected accomplishments:

Comprehensive background in spend influence, spend analysis, competitive bidding, contract creation / management, multi-site operations, planning, cost controls, contract negotiation, process improvements and inventory control.

Highly skilled in building profitable business partnerships. Results-oriented and proactive leader with a superior work ethic.

Thrived on cost savings (up to 50 %), commodity management, process improvement and standardization using cutting-edge procurement processes and procedures. Intuitive ability to identify and capitalize on cost reduction strategies, and successfully increase bottom line profitability (up to 65%).

Prior Experience

OPERATIONS / PRODUCT MANAGER, 1994 – 2000

OBERLIN MEDICAL SUPPLY & SERVICES CORP., San Diego, California

Charged with directing, planning, marketing, procurement, accounts management and operations of a certified wholesale pharmaceutical drug company. Allocated resources, and managed timely and accurate completion of project initiatives, as well as acquisition/utilization of resources.

Selected accomplishments:

Developed and implemented process plans that reduced cost and increased profit margin from 45% to 85%.

Implemented business improvements and organizational change for business advancement.

Identified, quantified, and drove new product and process innovations and developed action plans to further differentiate product offerings.

Prior Experience

COMMODITY / MATERIAL BROKER, 1991 – 1994

KEN-TAL INC., San Jose, California

Managed a team of ten on frequent import / export brokerage projects in a growing commodity firm. Prepared project proposals, oversaw operations of research as well as procurements. Maintained and developed strong business relationship with clients & suppliers. Liaised with cross-functional vendors to obtain proposals’ facts to prepare projects competitive bids.

Selected accomplishments:

Effective in work situations requiring an ability to manage multiple and concurrent responsibilities.

Prepared, reviewed, and negotiated bid proposals. Appraised project plans, specifications, and estimates, to ensure timely, cost-efficient project.

Exceptional interpersonal, and leadership skills as well as administrative, organizational, negotiating, problem solving. Thrive in both independent and team environments.

Education & Credentials

EDUCATION: San Jose State University - BS in Aviation Operations and Administration

SKILLS: Proficient in Agile, Ariba, Bravo, EDW (Business Warehouse), Jaggaer, Orcale, Per Angusta, Power BI, SAP, Tamr, WayFinder, etc.

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