Anthony Cohen

Background

About Anthony Cohen

I am passionate about analytics and learning, through the lens of my unique global mindset. I grew up in Ecuador where I learned three languages: Spanish, German and English.Personally, I find joy in analyzing information and the socio-political environment, a passion that extends to meticulously planning family trips to new and intriguing destinations worldwide. Professionally, I thrive on the challenge of analyzing business processes, trends, financials, and contracts to maximize benefits for WWT globally. My approach involves adding value through my knowledge, process understanding, and cultural insights. My strengths lie in providing a unique perspective, drawn from my international background, as well as my focus, attention to detail, and diverse professional experiences, all of which contribute to building strong and meaningful relationships.PROCUREMENT MANAGER | PROBLEM SOLVING | NEGOTIATION AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS | BUSINESS ANALYSISProcurement Professional with strong negotiation and analytical skills adept at resolving complex problems. Generated over $25M in savings. International business experience. Trilingual. Key competencies include: • Technical Understanding • Risk Management • Contract Management• Analytical Skills • Strategic Thinking • Supplier Management• Global Business Knowledge • Multi-lingual • Cross Functional CollaborationCAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Cost Savings: Achieved over $25M in savings by reducing hourly warehouse subcontractor rates, negotiating lower software fees, and optimizing corporate benefits costs at WWT. • Risk Reduction: Mitigated contract risk by 90% through revision of agreement language in insurance, limitation of liability, indemnity, information security, and confidentiality clauses.• Data Analysis: Appointed as Subject Matter Expert for AT & T legal deposition. Examined and analyzed complex data including cost of capital, depreciation, maintenance, building costs and overhead expenses, leading to substantial cost savings of $175M for AT & T.• Stakeholder and Vendor Management: Pioneered first-ever procurement-led review of HR contracts at WWT. Collaborated with stakeholders from HR, IT, Finance, and Operations departments overseeing 30+ vendors.• International Expansion Strategies: Managed global procurement contracts for HR, IT Operations, and Finance in Europe, Asia and Latin America at WWT. Initiated relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, presenting benefits to senior leadership, and negotiated first all-Spanish procurement contract directed from HQ.