John G.

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About John G.

Outcome-oriented vendor management professional with extensive experience driving supplier performance and building durable relationships. Proven ability to challenge the status quo and deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Skilled in contract management and IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on delivering sustainable business value. I am accountable for and passionate about vendor and contract performance across assigned contract categories (connectivity technology, hardware, software, licensing and support). I own, build, and maintain durable relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Successfully identified and delivered: Cost reduction (invoice rejection/overdue/inaccurate),$115,200 annual savings. Process improvements in hardware renewals, reducing 12-week process to 7 weeks. Supplier compliance aligned with contractually-based safety & sustainability clauses. Supply chain risk management: during COVID pandemic, worked with external vendors to ensure sufficient supply of enterprise wireless and voice hardware, escalating supply chain issues when required. Leadership Strengths: Relationship Management & Collaboration | KPI Performance Management | Financial Cost Management | Escalation Management & Problem-Solving | Passion for Safety | Critical Thinking | Innovation | Excellent Communication Technical Skills: Supplier Management | Business Analysis | Data Analysis | Contract Lifecycle Management | Risk & Issue Tracking | Stakeholder Management | Procurement and Supply Chain Management | IT Operations | PowerBI | Business Intelligence | Data Analysis | Project Management | Demand Planning | Microsoft Office | MS Sharepoint | MS Teams