Dean Backos is a versatile procurement executive with over 20 years of experience in global sourcing and supply chain management. He has a proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings and financial results through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and process improvements. As Vice President of Procurement at Compuware Corporation, Backos led a team that reduced IT costs by $30 million, software licensing costs by $2.7 million annually, and telecom expenses by $13.7 million over three years through strategic supplier relationships and contract renegotiations. He currently works as an independent consultant, helping companies optimize their supply chain management and procurement operations.

1. DEAN G. BACKOS
dean.backos@comcast.net
54018 Trent River Drive Home: 586-992-3791
Shelby Township, Michigan 48315 Cell: 248-867-8852
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
A versatile, performance driven Procurement Executive with proven success in delivering
outstanding financial results in a global corporation. Strengths include formulating long-term
procurement strategies and technology initiatives that support organizational growth, improved
staff productivity, and increased profit margins. A strategic networker that leverages
relationships to influence diverse cross-functional teams throughout the organization to achieve
objectives and meet critical deadlines in fast-paced environments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Global Sourcing (Indirect) • User Support and Compliance Audits
• ERP Implementation • Project Management
• Performance Management • Strategic Supplier Negotiations
• TCO Modeling and Analysis • Process Engineering and Reengineering
• Strategic Planning / Forecasting • Diversity Sourcing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, Detroit, MI 2008-2009
A $800M global professional services organization focused on supply chain management,
internal audit, human capital, and accounting/finance practices headquartered in Irvine, CA.
Consultant- Supply Chain Management 2008-2009
The service offerings (one to four months) involve helping companies achieve their supply chain
management objectives in the areas of transformation and operations management.
• Led the evaluation and assessment of the Key and Operational Objectives criteria within
an automotive supplier’s $4B Indirect/ M&E procurement organization.
• Evaluated key / operational metrics measurement and attainment criteria- provided
feedback on which benchmarks should be used validate performance and how they
compared to “best in class “companies.
• Presented results and next steps to the executive management team.
COMPUWARE CORPORATION, Detroit, MI 1997-2007
A $1.2B global software and professional services company headquartered in Detroit, MI.
Vice President – Global Procurement and Vendor Relations 2001-2007
Led 13 procurement professionals responsible for $700M in global spend that included
building and fostering strategic supplier relationships; promoting supplier diversity activities;
and leading all global purchasing activities. Direct management responsibilities included
Global Travel, Wellness/Work Life, Hospitality/Incentive Events, and Outsourced Employee
Services.

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• Performed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Modeling and Sale of Large Capital Asset
that resulted in an annual cost savings of $4.6M.
o Analysis and the successful sale of the corporate aircraft lead to a significant cost
savings totaling $18.4M over four years.
• Negotiated restructuring of strategic software licensing contracts that created annual
savings of $2.7M in IT costs.
• Led the procurement and IS development team in the Software Manufacturing
Outsourcing Request for Proposal ( RFP ).
o Project allowed for move from capitalized in sourced production activity to an
outsourced software production system with a global software production
supplier.
o Project resulted in cost savings of approximately $4M in FY2006 due to
significantly lower fixed and variable costs.
• Directed the procurement and IS telecom team in a Global Telecom Request for
Proposal ( RFP ).
o Project resulted in the selection of a major telecom provider that reduced
expenses by approximately $13.7M ( 43.5% ) over three years.
o Strategic relationship will provide further decreases of approximately $1M in
2007 through new product / service offerings.
• Guided the procurement team in the evaluation and renegotiation of key IT contracts
within Covisint IT division.
o Reduced overall IT fixed costs by $30M over three years through strategic
partnership with four major IT suppliers and the renegotiation of contracts
resulting in 40% decrease in IT costs.
• Served as Co-Executive on $400M, four-year World Headquarters Construction Project.
o Completed six months ahead of schedule and approximately $25 million under
budget.
o Led supplier relationship activities with the developer, architect, and construction
firm allowing company to take advantage of expertise, information, and access to
marketplace relationships.
o Key decision maker and co-chair of steering committees on design development,
final selection, procurement, IT operations and infrastructure.
o Performed purchasing and supplier outreach activity that achieved superior
results in awarding 50% of all bid packages to diversity businesses.
Director of Corporate Purchasing 1999-2001
Led a team of eight procurement professionals responsible for $500M in procurement
activity in North America. Directed and implemented key supplier relationship strategies
which lead to the procurement’s collaboration with every department within the company.
• Successfully implemented an Oracle Financial Procurement Module in the US, Canada,
and strategic European locations that led to increased visibility into global spend activity
and allowed the purchasing team to build key strategic relationships with suppliers.
o Achieved significant cost reductions of approximately 5-7% per year through the
renegotiation of strategic supplier agreements.
• Led a supplier reduction and consolidation effort in vendor base which resulted in a 77%
decrease of suppliers over five years.
o Reduced active supplier base from 4,900 to 1100.

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o Decreased transaction costs by 75% and outsourcing of non-critical activities
which greatly enhanced the effectiveness of suppliers.
Purchasing Manager 1997-1999
Led the procurement team responsible for $350M in procurement spend.
• Created and rolled out Microsoft Outlook On-Line Requisition System for North America.
o Online requisition system allowed employees to route requisitions for approval
and review, drastically reduced approval time frames and increased the amount
of oversight to all expenditures within the corporation.
Data Systems Network Corporation, Farmington Hills, MI 1987-1997
A $75M network integrator responsible for hardware / software design, implementation, and
support for corporations and government agencies.
Director of Operations 1995-1997
Purchasing Manager 1992-1995
Senior Buyer – IT 1987-1992
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration, Finance, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1984
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1980
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC), Board of Directors 2007
National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) – Member 2008
Procurement Strategy Council – Member 2007
Detroit Economic Club 2008