Experienced Procurement Category Manager with over 8 years of experience in the Fitness industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Versatile Sourcing Specialist highly effective at managing demanding objectives under tight deadlines. Familiar with diverse vendors and specialty items. Ready to take on new professional challenges at [Company Name] by applying extensive expertise and [Number] years of experience.
Results-oriented Sourcing Specialist adept at optimizing processes and delivering high-quality goods to business users on a reliable schedule. Knowledgeable about sourcing unique and one-off items to meet special needs. Prepared to leverage [Number] years of experience to support operations at [Company Name].
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Contracts
Logistics
Strong organizational skills
Overseeing deliveries
Multitasking abilities
Interpersonal Communication
Relationship-Building
Flexible and Adaptable
Detail-oriented
Planning and Coordination
Project Management
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Strategic Business Relationships
Supplier Performance
Procurement expertise
Vendor sourcing
Contract Negotiation
Budget Management
Excellent verbal/written communication
Price dispute resolution
Supply chain planning
Vendor relationship management
Project planning and development
Strategic Planning
Negotiation And Communication
Planning
Supplier Relationship Management
Strategy Development
Data Analysis
Work History
01/2019 to 06/2020
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Project ManagerGartner – Fort Myers, FL,
Oversaw $5M budget and all new initiative purchasing needs for [Type] company.
Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including [Type] and [Type].
Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.
Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
Participated in [Type] business meetings to collect and relay sourcing assignment details.
Organized importation of [Type] and [Type] items via air and ocean.
Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity and ability to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
Partnered with buyers to develop category-appropriate order frequency for spend under management.
Practiced standard sourcing process of opportunity assessment through supplier on-boarding to achieve goals.
Oversaw $[Amount] budget and all purchasing needs for [Type] company.
Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including [Type] and [Type].
Liaised with [Type] leaders to address supplier performance issues and develop solutions.
Organized importation of [Type] and [Type] items via air and ocean.
Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.
Assisted [Job title] in conducting audits of key suppliers and monitored all aspects of supplier performance.
Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Researched, prepared for and led supplier negotiation process for managed category.
Coordinated logistics for $[Amount] per year operations.
01/2013 to 04/2016
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement SpecialistEquinox Holdings Inc – City, STATE,
Managed relationships with outside vendors, along with internal clients and senior management.
Managed and coordinated all supply and equipment orders for new and pre-existing Equinox locations.
Procured equipment and managed shipping logistics for 30+ new Equinox locations nationally, along with locations in Canada and the UK.
Formed relationships and partnerships with new vendors, and developed custom products to better suit the needs of Equinox’s fitness programming.
Developed effective solutions to streamline purchasing processes by playing a key role in the implementation of a new online ordering portal.
Consolidated equipment vendors in order to secure better pricing, resulting in savings of $100k+ annually.
Upgraded cable TV contracts for existing locations, resulting in savings of $500k+ annually.
Spend under management – 15 Million Dollars annually.
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Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
Participated in [Type] business meetings to collect and relay sourcing assignment details.
Organized importation of [Type] and [Type] items via air and ocean.
Scheduled and organized inventory management of [Product] and [Product], worth over $[Number].
Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
Coordinated logistics for $[Amount] per year operations.
05/2012 to 01/2013
Helpdesk Technician
InternEquinox Holdings Inc – City, STATE,
Worked directly with SR System Administrator and other LAN\WAN Administrator to guarantee efficient
system operations.
Implemented hardware and software installation, maintenance, upgrade projects of client workstations,
and network components.
Created domain user accounts, setup and monitored desktops and laptops for company employees.
Setup and configured the network and computer systems for club openings.
Education
Expected in
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Sociology University Of Delaware - Newark, DE GPA:
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