Experience

Regeneron

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sourcing Manager -CapEx & Facilities

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Manage, support, and assist in the development of the Category Management Strategy for CapEx & Facilities with a focus on Facility Operations, Capital Equipment, and Construction. Collaborates with the Global Facility Operations teams and business unit stakeholders to commercially and competitively access the local/global supply base's capabilities and qualifications for Regeneron's interest. Strong demonstrated capabilities to manage a supply base, maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure quality and cost effectiveness. Show less



Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Sourcing Manager- Technology

  • Apr 2012 - Oct 2022

  30 years + procurement experience in Higher Education, Environmental Consulting, and manufacturing industries. Experience in High-Tech, software, cloud services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS), hardware, computer peripherals and accessories, web services, equipment, maintenance support and copier leases, audio visual, electronic databases, data sets, food service, professional services, and transportation.Compliance with University polices for collaborations and sponsored research, regulatory requirements, and export control. Successfully negotiates cloud service, pilot programs, joint development, revenue generating, professional service, Independent contractor, and master agreements. Show less

• Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Oct 2022

  • Procure technology-related products & services including software and maintenance services, computer hardware, research equipment, events, and more.• Responsible for an estimated $50 million dollars in commodity spend annually. Maintain supplier relationships, conducts business reviews, executes master pricing agreements and manages over a dozen B2B preferred catalogs in the Rensselaer Marketplace.• Liaison between Rensselaer stakeholders, suppliers, and Legal, Risk Management, Export, and IT Security departments to minimize risk, and increase IT compliance for accessibility, and data security requirements.• Achieved estimated cost savings of $500,000- 4.2M annually (50-95% of department goals) on various projects; hospitality & catering Services, Mobile Computing Program, mobile ordering platform, ticketing solutions, endowed scholarship software, printing and mailing services, video management system software, syllabus assessment, and creative and website design, and various multi-year software renewals.• Lead cross-functional team on the rebid of Hospitality & Catering Services RFP over a 5-year agreement, resulting in additional estimated revenue generation of 2.75M annually while expanding service hours, dietary offerings, utilizing food trucks, introducing national chains (Panera Bread, Starbucks) to specific areas of campus, including renovation of a new dining hall facility, and launch of rebranding of hospitality services.• Saved an estimate of $522,700 annually on Rensselaer's Mobile Computer Program RFPs utilizing reverse auctions and negotiation techniques resulting in lower cost, high tech devices, extended manufacturer warranties, multiple device offerings, a loaner program, on-site repair and compatible devices supported by the Institute for needed repair services to improve student academic experiences.• Working knowledge of IT Sourcing Contracting, Reverse Auctions, e-RFX, E-Procurement, and ERP systems Show less

• Purchasing Agent

  • Jan 2007 - Apr 2012

  Purchased $15-$30 million annually of indirect services: commodities include software,maintenance and support, telecommunications, library services, transportation, officesupplies, computers, and network equipment and services. * Trained campus users, vendors and procurement staff on purchasing policies andprocedures to support Troy and Hartford Campus needs while adhering to the FederalAcquisition Regulations (FAR).* Assisted campus requesters by developing preferred vendors, identifying sources,negotiating pricing, reviewing vendor's proposals, and negotiating terms and conditions tominimize risk to Rensselaer.* Assisted Director with small business procurements and visibility ofthe Upstate NY minority Supplier Development Council initiatives.* Achieved $288,200 in cost savings for the procurement of laptops for the MobileComputing Program for FY11. Documented over $600,000 in annual cost savings in FY11.* Established preferred vendors for book ordering, ticketing solution, mobile cellphones, laptops, bus transportation, and office supplies. * Lead the 2009 Supplier Showcase. Led a committee team in 2010 for the NationalPurchasing Institute 14th annual “Achievement of Excellence in Procurement” award. Show less



IT CORPORATION/FLUOR DANIEL GTI, INC

• Regional Procurement Specialist

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Environmental Assessment and On-site Remediation Division; Managed procurements of environmental field services in 10 offices across the Northeast. * Reviewed and approved all subcontractor qualifications; improved risk management. * Achieved savings of $600,000 on subcontracted service purchases in 1997. * Collaborated with company-wide procurement specialists to create a Lotus Approach database to access more than 3,000 subcontractors' files. Environmental Assessment and On-site Remediation Division; Managed procurements of environmental field services in 10 offices across the Northeast. * Reviewed and approved all subcontractor qualifications; improved risk management. * Achieved savings of $600,000 on subcontracted service purchases in 1997. * Collaborated with company-wide procurement specialists to create a Lotus Approach database to access more than 3,000 subcontractors' files.



UNIFIRST CORPORATION

• Sales Representative/Lead Sales Rep

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  (Albany and Rensselaer counties). * Sold five-year service contracts for the cleaning of industrial garments. * Achieved more than 300% of quota in the first six months on-the-job. (Albany and Rensselaer counties). * Sold five-year service contracts for the cleaning of industrial garments. * Achieved more than 300% of quota in the first six months on-the-job.



GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

• Contracting Agent

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Machine & Fabricated Components* Served as team leader of purchased services, achieving more than $4 million in costreductions.* Administered and consolidated $50 million of indirect materials to leverage purchasesand cut costs by $12 million.

• Purchasing Agent

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Capacitor and Power Protection Operation; Purchased $25 million annually of direct and indirect materials for both domestic andinternational facilities; commodities included metals, insulation, paper products, rubberparts, solders, and a variety of mechanical and electrical components.* Saved $1 million through negotiated pricing strategies, reorganization, systemmodifications, and consolidation opportunities.* Maintained and tracked aluminum trends to recommend hedging opportunities. * Forecasted future demands to project metal requirements. Show less



ALLSTATE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, INC

• Operation Buyer / MRP Planner / Expediter

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Managed steam and gas turbine orders, including buying and expediting activities, tracking purchase orders, and updating shipping status in the COSDOM System. * Played a major part in achieving $194 million in end-of-year sales. Supported emergency outage for Jersey Central, saving costly customer downtime. Managed steam and gas turbine orders, including buying and expediting activities, tracking purchase orders, and updating shipping status in the COSDOM System. * Played a major part in achieving $194 million in end-of-year sales. Supported emergency outage for Jersey Central, saving costly customer downtime.



ALLIED SIGNAL

• Purchasing and Traffic Specialist

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Prepared and placed orders in non-stock areas including raw materials, capital equipment, and maintenance supplies. * Processed and managed freight activities. Prepared and placed orders in non-stock areas including raw materials, capital equipment, and maintenance supplies. * Processed and managed freight activities.