Robert G.

Supporting high dollar spend across two large organizations. Forecasting, launching, managing, and negotiating RFPs and contract renegotiations. Streamlining processes via Copilot integration. Assisting business manager stakeholders in developing a high dollar spend strategy. Communicating changes to policy and processes to stakeholders.

Strategic Sourcing, RFP/SOW/MSSA development, Supplier Relations, Stakeholder Support, Pricing Analysis, Pricing Negotiations, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, Process Modernization. Focused directly on pushing for more diversity in our Supplier pool and for more diversity among our existing Suppliers. Self-developed and launched additional RFP language to embrace in an effort to drive inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity through procurement processes. I believe in uplifting voices and pushing for positive change via the supply chain. Developed and executed a RFI platform to support 350+ suppliers in order to gather vast amounts of capability data. Driving contracted processes and metrics for Continuous Process Improvement, Business Continuity Processes, and Stakeholder Satisfaction. Developed and implemented the 2 Path CPI Methodology since 2017 and implemented across 80% of personally negotiated agreements. Focused on utilizing Microsoft tools and technologies to modernize the sourcing process via data analytics, Microsoft Forms, process automation, Power Automate, Power BI, and AI. I am always looking for new technologies and processes that allow easier access to data to assist in critical decision making. Managed and implemented technological advances in Sourcing document templates via user studies focused on ease of use and empathetic messaging.

Manages web content strategy, ranging from the menial task of copy-writing and editing to bigger projects like site overhauls and content refreshes. Works with marketing and development team members to come up with new and innovative ways for customers to stand out from the competition.

IT Hardware and Services Purchasing for UW Medicine IT Services. Supporting over 700 IT Employees & 5000+ Hospital employees, Purchasing over $38,000,000 a year in IT Equipment, Data Center Server Configurations, Contractors, and other needs. Evaluates Statements of Work, Terms and Conditions, and Contracts for compliance with UW standards and regulations. Handles both Domestic and International Logistics needs with shipping companies and to meet any applicable Customs regulations. Oversee and give input on policies regarding employee phones & hot spots, receiving, returns, ordering, travel, and reimbursements. Coordinate, manage, and reconcile company credit card use, cell phone bills, and any variables in travel needs for the department. Participate yearly in coordinating events for charity fund drive. Recognized by the Washington State Secretary of State for both innovation and creativity in fundraising via my innovative "Snack Club" program that paired giving with a sense of community and partnership. Active use of: Microsoft Excel, Visio, Access, Word, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Sharepoint Creator.

Assistant to Central Purchasing Manager and Just-In-Time Inventory Specialist. Handled 90% of purchasing needs, evaluating vendors for value and compliance with company policies. Developed Maintenance/Service Program pricing via formulas along with hardware pricing, overseeing pricing for over 10,000 items over six different pricing structures. Worked with Vendors to establish strong relationships to ensure prompt and accurate order fulfillment. Organized all receiving documentation along with freight logistics for both returns and customer orders, both domestically and internationally. Researched, developed, and implemented a new software process of updating 2000+ pricing records that took a process that once took 30 days down to only 2 days. Other duties: Accounts Receivable, Internal Promotions, Lean Operations Streamlining.

Position active from 11/2009 - 02/2012 Managed fleet of 3500-4000 vehicles for licensing, quality control, utilization and maintenance. Oversaw facility safety and operations. Monitored and evaluated fleet usage trends. Supervised 50+ employees from a dozen different cultures and working around language barriers to give the SeaTac airport branch their greatest performance scores in over a decade. Reorganized the entire vehicle inspection and preparation process to allow my diverse group of employees to participate in their cultural needs while also keeping productivity on track. Loss/Damage Evaluation, Support, and Analysis. Reduced yearly cost to operations by over $500,000 by developing a GPS unit tracking system that utilized new tools, technologies, and processes. Position active from 04/2006 - 11/2009 Management Assistant - Daily Rental Operations. Sales, Customer Service.

Electronics Sales, Marketing, Merchandising