Morgan Patterson

- Lead commercial negotiations and capacity agreements with global fiber suppliers, securing long-term supply for OCI hyperscale and AI data center deployments. - Manage sourcing strategy and supplier relationships supporting $300M+ annual spend in fiber connectivity infrastructure, including fiber trunks, patch cords, and bulk fiber materials. - Structure and execute large-scale capacity agreements exceeding $500M annually, ensuring manufacturing capacity, raw material reservations, and supply continuity for rapidly scaling cloud infrastructure. - Drive procurement and system enablement for bulk fiber materials, transitioning sourcing workflows from expense-based purchasing to scalable inventory-driven procurement models within Oracle Fusion. - Lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering, supply planning, and data center construction teams to forecast fiber demand and ensure material readiness for large-scale data center deployments. - Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and service-level commitments with strategic suppliers to optimize cost, lead time, and capacity allocation during periods of industry supply constraints. - Manage and maintain large blanket purchase agreements with thousands of line items supporting standardized fiber infrastructure components across OCI builds. - Identify cost-avoidance opportunities through supplier collaboration and engineering changes (e.g., cable rework vs. scrap initiatives), delivering six-figure savings on material recovery programs. - Act as the primary sourcing lead coordinating supplier capacity planning, quote management, and demand alignment for high-volume fiber connectivity components used in OCI data centers.

- Led a team of 4 analysts supporting the OCI Data Center Infrastructure program, driving performance, mentorship, and accountability while managing supplier commitments across ~1,000 material lines daily. - Managed a backlog of 4,000+ material lines supporting global data center builds, proactively reallocating supply, adjusting schedules, and mitigating delays to maintain operational continuity. - Partnered with strategic sourcing managers and engineering teams to resolve critical material shortages by identifying alternate part numbers and securing supply to prevent production disruptions. - Served as the primary liaison with external manufacturing partner MiTAC Holdings Corporation, coordinating with internal supply planning and sourcing teams to ensure alignment on material readiness and shipment schedules. - Delivered daily material status updates to internal stakeholders and executive leadership, providing visibility into shipments, backlog risk, and supply chain constraints. - Led process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, develop operational documentation, and improve scalability for data center infrastructure supply operations.

- Managed procurement for multiple manufacturing commodities, issuing and rescheduling purchase orders to maintain raw material inventory levels and support a 98% on-time delivery (OTD) target. - Monitored supplier lead times, allocations, and MOQ thresholds to optimize purchasing decisions and maintain supply continuity for production operations. - Negotiated supplier cost increases and pricing adjustments to minimize unfavorable purchase price variance while supporting the organization’s 5% annual cost savings target. - Led a cross-functional Kaizen event focused on optimizing safety stock strategy at the manufacturing facility, presenting findings and improvement recommendations to leadership. - Supported new product introduction (NPI) programs by coordinating supplier readiness and issuing initial POs for materials and tooling to ensure on-schedule product launches.

- Managed procurement activities including issuing and monitoring purchase orders ranging from $10K to $3M for engineering and manufacturing projects. - Oversaw approximately $850K in inventory, optimizing stock levels and turnover to support project timelines while minimizing excess inventory. - Reviewed multimillion-dollar project budgets and procurement requirements to support targeted profit margins. - Coordinated domestic and international freight logistics, including classification of shipping terms and vendor coordination. - Developed and maintained vendor relationships to improve pricing, lead times, and overall total cost of ownership. - Delivered weekly project and procurement status updates to ensure visibility across internal teams and stakeholders.

- Supported the Dean, Associate Deans, and Development team on strategic initiatives involving students, faculty, and external partners. - Coordinated projects and administrative operations across academic departments and external business stakeholders. - Planned and executed donor and fundraising events supporting programs and student organizations within the School of Business. - Managed a high-volume executive calendar and coordinated meetings with faculty, donors, and corporate partners. - Assisted the finance team with invoice creation, purchase orders, and administrative financial processes.