Senior Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Demonstrated experience with Strategic sourcing.
Demonstrated experience with Procurement.
Demonstrated experience with Purchasing.
Demonstrated experience with Risk management.
Demonstrated experience with Category management.
Senior Sourcing & Procurement Manager open to new opportunities
Led all phases of complex and strategic third-party solution development, including Statement of Work consulting, Request for Proposal creation, proposal evaluations, and negotiation of pricing, services, and contract terms in the Property & Casualty and Human Resources spaces.. Designed and implemented advanced strategic sourcing plans and solutions to align third-party deployments with stakeholder objectives.. Led cross-functional teams of business stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop requirements, align sourcing objectives, evaluate proposals, and execute complex sourcing initiatives.. Used Globality to execute strategic sourcing initiatives, support supplier discovery and competitive events, and advance sourcing strategies from intake through supplier selection.. Ensured a value-added, compliant, and consistent procurement experience through collaboration with internal stakeholders, including members of the Executive Leadership Team, other business leaders, and suppliers.. Presented sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, commercial considerations, and procurement updates to executives and senior business leaders to support informed decision-making.. Interpreted complex contract provisions and terms, focusing on significant risks that could impact the Enterprise's mission, reputation, or financial stability.. Validated contracts against established controls to ensure regulatory compliance.. Ensured effective identification, measurement, monitoring, and control of business activity risks in alignment with policies.. Collaborated with subject matter experts such as Legal, Risk, and Technology to accurately interpret contracts and resolve escalated issues.. Advised stakeholders on developing contract specifications to achieve established savings, quality, and risk- and cost-avoidance targets.
Managed the full contracting lifecycle in accordance with Texas state procurement laws, encompassing market analysis, alignment with internal customer objectives, execution of competitive bid events (IFBs/RFPs), risk identification and mitigation, and strategic sourcing.. Led cross-functional teams of internal customers, technical stakeholders, Legal, and suppliers to define requirements, address sourcing risks, and execute competitive procurement events in accordance with public-sector requirements.. Issued purchase orders to domestic vendors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services to CPS Energy corporate offices and power plant locations, consistently delivering the best value in alignment with procurement regulations.. Developed comprehensive Master Service Agreements and solicitation documents, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Invitations for Bid (IFBs), in collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure that procured commodities and services met stringent government requirements.. Contributed to process improvement initiatives, including the development of process maps and the implementation of an electronic document system that resulted in substantial monthly cost savings for CPS Energy Procurement, enhancing efficiency and compliance.. Ensured strict adherence to procurement rules and regulations mandated by the State of Texas and federal government throughout the entire contracting lifecycle, maintaining compliance and minimizing audit risk.
Managed the procurement of critical goods and services for Zachry operations, including logistics, relocations, crane rentals, facilities, real estate, and tools, by preparing and issuing purchase orders.. Led the end-to-end contracting lifecycle, from supplier sourcing and selection through negotiation and agreement execution, while delivering cost savings and maximizing value for Zachry.. Led category management initiatives to optimize spend and supplier relationships, developing and implementing category strategies that drove cost savings and improved value for Zachry operations.. Developed comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), to clearly define expectations and establish productive business relationships with potential vendors.
Utilized strategic sourcing methodologies to procure raw materials at optimal price and value, enabling internal customers to competitively price and sell aerospace parts and maximize return on investment.. Negotiated pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to secure the best value for internal stakeholders and the organization.. Developed and presented weekly and monthly procurement reports to project managers, including insights on customer purchasing trends, profit margins, stakeholder feedback, and expenditure justification.. Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for new processes, including guiding employees through ERP system transitions from JD Edwards to SAP.. Led a cross-functional Customer Service & Logistics project involving pricing analysis for military and commercial aircraft units, resulting in a 15% profit increase over six months.