Experience

Qurate Retail Group

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director-Global IT Procurement and Asset Management

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  West Chester, PA My primary responsibility is to support the global Qurate Retail Group (QVC, HSN, Zulily, & Cornerstone Brands) IT organization by coordinating and aligning IT acquisition strategies with business objectives as well as directing day-to-day operations of the commodities within scope. Also responsible for the ITAM, VMO and IT Finance Management functions within the organization.



SunGard Financial Systems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Category Director-Global Software Procurement

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Wayne, PA Category Director for Global Software spend, focusing on managing several large scale vendor relationships, including Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, SAS, & CA.

• Category Director-PC's & Servers, Corporate Procurement Office

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Wayne, PA -Procurement Category Director with a broad knowledge and understanding of the PCs & Servers market for use in management of the category and the implementation of business and supply line management best practices, theories, principles, and disciplines. -Currently own and manage the vendor selection process within category to optimize the purchasing power within the company as a whole. -Work with key management to help develop the strategic direction to attain a world-class service… Show more -Procurement Category Director with a broad knowledge and understanding of the PCs & Servers market for use in management of the category and the implementation of business and supply line management best practices, theories, principles, and disciplines. -Currently own and manage the vendor selection process within category to optimize the purchasing power within the company as a whole. -Work with key management to help develop the strategic direction to attain a world-class service delivery management function and organization. -Responsible for managing several large global-scale procurement programs and for continuing to drive savings from a category perspective. -Renegotiated Global Notebook/PC deal that will deliver $1.4M in savings over next 3 years.



Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Dec 2007 - Aug 2011

  Responsible for: *managing a team of 7 employees which include purchasing agents, receiving, stockroom & mailroom *sourcing reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods and services at the best price possible *negotiating prices and contracts for various areas, including, but not limited to: -Technology (Server, Storage, Networking, Firewall, PC/Desktop, Telecommunications) -Software, -Data Center Infrastructure, -Facilities related purchases -Office… Show more Responsible for: *managing a team of 7 employees which include purchasing agents, receiving, stockroom & mailroom *sourcing reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods and services at the best price possible *negotiating prices and contracts for various areas, including, but not limited to: -Technology (Server, Storage, Networking, Firewall, PC/Desktop, Telecommunications) -Software, -Data Center Infrastructure, -Facilities related purchases -Office Furniture, -Office Supplies, -Printing, -Marketing & Promotional Items *reviewing technical specifications for technology components and equipment. *working with several internal teams to determine best options available for firm *managing on hand inventory and forecasting upcoming demand. *oversee fixed asset lifecycle from inception to retirement *oversee mailroom and shipping/receiving area

• Senior Buyer

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

• Purchasing Agent/Fixed Asset Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2002


John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Agent

  • May 1999 - Dec 1999