This featured candidate is a seasoned vendor and procurement professional with expertise in sourcing and managing hardware, software, and telecom solutions! Please take a moment to review her professional summary:

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Identified and corrected $60,000 per month in erroneous telecom billing after assuming responsibility for telecom service invoicing.
• Led a successful RFP to consolidate the global network from 30 suppliers to a single provider, streamlining operations and improving cost efficiency.
• Assumed leadership of a globally distributed team of 10 employees responsible for managing approximately $8M in customer software renewals, following over a year without formal oversight.
• Collaborated with the internal ServiceNow team to transition workload management from spreadsheets into streamlined, automated ServiceNow workflows.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management: Strong ability to build, nurture, and manage supplier partnerships to enhance performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Negotiation and Contract Management: Skilled in negotiating supply agreements to support financial and operational objectives.
• Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated success in leading, guiding, and empowering cross-functional teams to optimize performance and achieve strategic outcomes.
• Executive Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at collaborating with C-level executives and cross-functional stakeholders to define, communicate, and deliver on key program objectives.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10 years of experience in IT procurement and vendor management
CAREER GOAL: Seeking a director level position
PREFERRED EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent full time
PREFERRED LOCATION: Hybrid in central NJ area or remote