Tim Brown

Setting the vision Responsible for setting the vision to drive a strategic sourcing model using four key pillars: Treat all suppliers with respect and fairness, Negotiate with targeted outcomes, Measure and report efficiency gains/cost savings, Intentional investment of time in executive stakeholder relationships. Leading and mentoring a global team Lead all strategic sourcing, outsourcing, and procurement services for the company, managing $2.4B+ annual third party indirect and direct spend. Recognize, reward, and provide focused career path growth and mentorship support to distinguished performers. Infusing Process w/Experience and common sense With 20+ years of experience in this field, I have developed a deep understanding of sourcing and procurement trends, best practices, and common sense models of success. I am passionate about creating positive results and continuous improvement in highly matrixed and ambiguous environments, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, and implementing innovative solutions that align with the company's goals and vision. Ensure there is a defined and institutionalized process for all core functions. Then utilize the process for clear and repeatable guidance without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Results Find and retain the best talent. Assurant hired me to create a new sourcing/procurement organization as they transitioned from a fully outsourced sourcing/procurement model. In just over 3 years, I have built a team of 37 highly talented professionals with a mix of internal talent, new hires, attracting key individuals I trust from my extensive network and with utilization of offshore contract resources.

Senior executive level Sourcing/Outsourcing strategy and execution consulting for strategic C-Level clients of WGroup. Creating the outsourcing vision and execution plan across the IT enterprise. Leading key stakeholders within IT and vendor organizations to achieve measured and monitored targeted outcomes.

Responsible for directing and leading all strategic sourcing/outsourcing/procurement services across the company. Administering the planning and growth of very complex, intricate third party relationships spanning all business units (IT/Technology, Operations, Legal, Security, Finance, HR). Achieved targeted annual Lean/Six Sigma savings ($35M+) year over year. Ownership of $300M+ third party services spend. Interact directly with C-level ongoing to develop comprehensive business cases and proof of concept for major sourcing/procurement services transactions. Negotiation of all large/complex services contracts including recent cloud master agreement relationships with AWS, Google, and Azure. Use Lean methodology in working with IT/Technology and Global Operations to strengthen the methods and procedures of the vendor relationships. Established/institutionalized Third Party Oversight (TPO) team procedures, and policy to align with regulatory (CFPB, OCC, FCRA) requirements. Implemented robust Supplier Diversity program in conjunction with the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC). At the personal direct request of the Business Unit President, designed and established the revenue focused “Client Deal Team (CDT)” model to provide expert negotiation and proposal development support (dedicated team within my org of 35 senior level negotiators/proposal developers) to Sales Leaders worldwide. Vendor management oversight and escalation/dispute resolution point for 20+ strategic vendors (4000+ contract resources - India, Philippines, Nicaragua, Domestic. Driving corporate culture change across my organization post breach. Founding member in the establishment of the Global Sourcing Office at the direct request of the CEO. Awarded multiple One Equifax/Chairman awards over a distinguished 13+ year career.

Responsible for all technical resources and the successful delivery of all Keane projects and engagements for the southeast. Involved in the full lifecycle of all engagements from inception to implementation and post project follow-through. Manage successful Keane AO engagements with India offshore team. Provide full sales support and solution creation for all delivery components of proposals and presentations. Direct consulting on all engagements including Application Outsourcing, Application Development and Integration, IT Performance Assessments, PMO Strategic and Operational Planning, CMMi assessments, and IT Governance. In depth experience managing India Applications Outsourcing engagements. Accountable for the operational effectiveness of the southeast region. Metrics include profitability, Gross Margin, Productivity, SLA’s, Day sales outstanding (DSO), Resource Utilization, Bench management, HR metrics, etc.