Martha Morrison has over 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. She has implemented programs that have saved millions of dollars through strategic sourcing of office supplies, computers, copiers, and other goods and services. Some of her significant accomplishments include implementing a new copier program that is saving $3 million and increasing national programs from 6 to 14, raising annual cost savings from $1.3 million to $4.9 million. She has worked in procurement roles for Grant Thornton LLP and APAC Customer Services, managing multi-million dollar sourcing projects, contracts, and teams.
Outsourcing involves transferring an entire business function or process to an external service provider through a contractual agreement. There are two broad categories of outsourcing: business process outsourcing (BPO) and knowledge process outsourcing (KPO). BPO involves outsourcing standardized tasks like payroll or customer support. KPO requires higher-skilled work like research, analytics, or content creation that involves more decision making. Common BPO services include call centers, marketing, and web development, while KPO includes pharmaceutical R&D, legal services, and data analysis.
Results driven Strategic Sourcing professional with 25+ years of progressive experience within various
industries. Category experience includes Real Estate and Facility Operations, Professional Services, IT
Products and Services, Procurement Card program management, HR (non-benefit) services, Marketing
Services, Managed Print Services, Travel, and Office Supplies.
Lisa Poer has over 10 years of experience in project management, system development and implementation, and change management. She currently serves as the Corporate PMO Program Lead for IT initiatives at HanesBrands, leading projects such as integrating a newly acquired company's systems. Previously she held roles managing projects, business relationships, and e-procurement strategies at Avaya and Lucent Technologies, delivering over $100 million in cost reductions. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business from Virginia Tech.
This resume is for David J. Moore, who has over 22 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, HR, project management, and sales management. He has worked for various companies like Walmart, Mission Essential Personnel, and Qatar Iraqi Trading in senior level positions like IT Project Manager, Program and HR Site Manager, and Operations & Support Manager. Moore also spent 22 years in the US Army Reserve specializing in supply chain and logistics. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing and is a certified Project Manager Professional.
Dennis Jakubovitz has over 20 years of experience in procurement and sourcing for large financial services companies. He has extensive experience negotiating and managing complex technology agreements over $1 million. Currently, he works as an independent consultant providing sourcing and vendor management services for a construction project. Previously he held director level positions at UBS, Fiserv, Bank of Oklahoma, and Citigroup where he managed multi-million dollar contracts and realized significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Ayman Safwat is a procurement and contracts expert with over 24 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and contracts management. He has worked in procurement roles for companies such as Al-Anoudi Trading & Maintenance Corporation and AECOM. Safwat has strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. He is fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Currently, Safwat is seeking a new procurement or contracts role where he can apply his extensive experience and skills.
Joe Ieraci is an accomplished insurance and management professional with extensive experience in property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and managing relationships with large data vendors. As Vendor Manager at The Hartford, he manages annual contracts valued at over $75 million and has helped save the company over $1 million through contract negotiations. Previously, as Account Manager for disability plans, he recovered over $3 million in past due tax payments and helped establish offshore processing centers.
This document provides a summary of George P. Brown's professional experience and qualifications. It includes a profile summary highlighting his 12+ years experience in contract management, government facility operations, and consulting across multiple industries. It then details his work history including roles as a Contract Manager for Global Essence Interiors, Inc. from 2001-2015 managing government sales and contracts. It also lists his experience starting up Viridian Motor Corp. to enter the government sales market and his early career as an Engineering Technician at NASA Langley Research Center from 1979-1998.
Outsourcing involves transferring an entire business function or process to an external service provider through a contractual agreement. There are two broad categories of outsourcing: business process outsourcing (BPO) and knowledge process outsourcing (KPO). BPO involves outsourcing standardized tasks like payroll or customer support. KPO requires higher-skilled work like research, analytics, or content creation that involves more decision making. Common BPO services include call centers, marketing, and web development, while KPO includes pharmaceutical R&D, legal services, and data analysis.
Results driven Strategic Sourcing professional with 25+ years of progressive experience within various
industries. Category experience includes Real Estate and Facility Operations, Professional Services, IT
Products and Services, Procurement Card program management, HR (non-benefit) services, Marketing
Services, Managed Print Services, Travel, and Office Supplies.
Lisa Poer has over 10 years of experience in project management, system development and implementation, and change management. She currently serves as the Corporate PMO Program Lead for IT initiatives at HanesBrands, leading projects such as integrating a newly acquired company's systems. Previously she held roles managing projects, business relationships, and e-procurement strategies at Avaya and Lucent Technologies, delivering over $100 million in cost reductions. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business from Virginia Tech.
This resume is for David J. Moore, who has over 22 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, HR, project management, and sales management. He has worked for various companies like Walmart, Mission Essential Personnel, and Qatar Iraqi Trading in senior level positions like IT Project Manager, Program and HR Site Manager, and Operations & Support Manager. Moore also spent 22 years in the US Army Reserve specializing in supply chain and logistics. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing and is a certified Project Manager Professional.
Dennis Jakubovitz has over 20 years of experience in procurement and sourcing for large financial services companies. He has extensive experience negotiating and managing complex technology agreements over $1 million. Currently, he works as an independent consultant providing sourcing and vendor management services for a construction project. Previously he held director level positions at UBS, Fiserv, Bank of Oklahoma, and Citigroup where he managed multi-million dollar contracts and realized significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Ayman Safwat is a procurement and contracts expert with over 24 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and contracts management. He has worked in procurement roles for companies such as Al-Anoudi Trading & Maintenance Corporation and AECOM. Safwat has strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. He is fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Currently, Safwat is seeking a new procurement or contracts role where he can apply his extensive experience and skills.
Joe Ieraci is an accomplished insurance and management professional with extensive experience in property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and managing relationships with large data vendors. As Vendor Manager at The Hartford, he manages annual contracts valued at over $75 million and has helped save the company over $1 million through contract negotiations. Previously, as Account Manager for disability plans, he recovered over $3 million in past due tax payments and helped establish offshore processing centers.
This document provides a summary of George P. Brown's professional experience and qualifications. It includes a profile summary highlighting his 12+ years experience in contract management, government facility operations, and consulting across multiple industries. It then details his work history including roles as a Contract Manager for Global Essence Interiors, Inc. from 2001-2015 managing government sales and contracts. It also lists his experience starting up Viridian Motor Corp. to enter the government sales market and his early career as an Engineering Technician at NASA Langley Research Center from 1979-1998.
Geoff Chalmers is applying for a procurement position and provides a cover letter and CV highlighting over 20 years of experience in procurement across various industries, including oil and gas. He has a track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing and managing procurement functions. His most recent role was as a sourcing specialist for bp managing laboratory supplies and MRO categories in Germany.
Scott Dutton has over 30 years of experience in large-scale manufacturing environments, including experience in marketing, proposals, estimating, and international business development. He has negotiated extensively in both domestic and international markets. Dutton understands manufacturing procedures and is able to draft production programs and milestone charts. He has worked for several Fortune 500 companies, including his current role managing subcontracts and bids/proposals at L-3 Communications.
Smart Process Design: Continuous Improvement to Leverage the Right Technology...Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Corporate Legal Operations Institute, May 2017
A technology-first approach can distract us from asking the right questions and solving the right problems. We must start with processes. By designing smart processes, we can increase the efficiency and quality of legal service delivery, generate actionable data, and pave the way for future continuous improvement. We will:
• Introduce smart processes for gathering data and improving efficiency, quality, and substantive outcomes;
• Use maps as knowledge production and management tools that can also be used for communication and training; and
• Discuss how cross-functional alignment and communication between the legal ops team, in-house counsel, and the other departments of the business can be furthered with this approach.
Javier "Al" Tisnes has over 25 years of experience in operations, business development, project management, compliance, and analytics. He is currently an Internal Auditor and Compliance Officer at AutoFinance USA, LLC where he conducts audits, identifies compliance issues, and provides data analysis. Prior to this, he held several director and manager roles where he led teams, grew business, developed strategies, and exceeded goals and KPIs for companies in industries such as auto finance, customer service, and gaming. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Florida State University.
This document provides a summary of Sachin Chawla's career and qualifications. It outlines his 11+ years of experience in global sourcing and procurement across diverse industries. It highlights his skills in category strategy, contract negotiation, spend management, and leading procurement teams. Currently, he works at British Telecom managing the procurement of global software, licenses, and software as a service. Previously, he held procurement roles at Airtel, Max New York Life Insurance, and other companies. He has an MBA and is pursuing a law degree to enhance his commercial and contract negotiation skills.
Bruce Heck is applying for the position of Head of Technology & Change. He has over 20 years of experience in IT management roles across a variety of industries. He has a track record of successfully implementing change programs and IT strategies. His experience includes roles as CTO, IT Director, and Program Manager where he has managed multi-million pound budgets and led teams of up to 30 staff. He believes his broad experience will make him well suited for this role.
Mohan Jeejha has over 19 years of experience in supply chain logistics, strategic sourcing, corporate real estate lease administration, and facility infrastructure procurement. He has a proven track record of delivering excellence through roles managing sourcing and procurement, vendor management, lease administration, facilities management, and infrastructure projects for large corporations like HCL Technologies. Key achievements include receiving outstanding performer awards for cost reductions and contract negotiations exceeding targets.
Darwin J. Melgar is seeking a position as a Maintenance Secretary or Document Controller where he can utilize his exceptional communication, secretarial, and problem solving skills. He has over 2 years of experience in secretarial roles and is highly skilled in tasks like greeting customers, answering phones, handling multiple priorities, and maintaining records. His technical expertise includes office equipment, spreadsheets, databases and typing 60 WPM. He has experience creating maintenance procedures, forms, and reports as well as handling purchase requests, inventory, and utility consumption monitoring.
Darwin J. Melgar has over 2 years of experience in secretarial and document controller roles. His skills include customer service, record maintenance, transcribing, correspondence handling, and office procedures. He is proficient in MS Office applications and has experience creating maintenance procedures, forms, reports, and tracking systems. Melgar's most recent role was as a Maintenance Secretary where he handled maintenance systems, purchasing, and utility consumption monitoring. He aims to utilize his communication, secretarial, and problem-solving skills.
Tron Jones has over 10 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, and contract negotiation. He has held positions as an Assistant Project Manager, Spend Manager, Contract Specialist, Purchasing Agent, and Administrative Specialist. His areas of expertise include purchasing skills, supply management, cost accounting, vendor relationships, and contract negotiation.
Ron Heinrichs has over 30 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, and operations management. He is currently the Senior Manager of Procurement at lynda.com, which was acquired by LinkedIn. Previously he held procurement and sourcing roles at companies such as T-Mobile, Microsoft, CBRE, and Vulcan. He has a track record of delivering significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Marina Terhaar has over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing and account management for IT solutions. She has a proven track record of developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and growing revenue. Some of her key skills and achievements include crafting innovative IT solutions for large clients in the banking and financial sectors, introducing new technologies like business intelligence tools, and managing large accounts and contracts worth millions of rands.
Mary Ware Jacobs has over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and recruiting. She has held various senior level positions such as Senior Accountant, Recruiting Manager, Director of Finance, Regional Controller, and Controller. Currently, she works as a Senior Accountant at Manheim Digital Marketplace where she manages accounting responsibilities and ensures accurate financial reporting.
Mary Ware Jacobs has over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and recruiting. She has held various senior level positions such as Senior Accountant, Recruiting Manager, Director of Finance, Regional Controller, and Internal Auditor. Currently, she works as a Senior Accountant at Manheim Digital Marketplace where she manages accounting responsibilities and daily operations.
Tamara Ablan is a business professional with over 20 years of experience developing, implementing, and training others on processes and procedures across multiple departments. She has a proven track record of eliminating errors, improving communication between teams, and acting as a liaison and resource to others. Tamara has extensive experience in project management, data analysis, contract management, and process improvement.
Richard Moon has over 20 years of experience in procurement and contract management within the public sector. He currently works as a Category Buyer for the Ministry of Justice, where he manages contracts worth £10 million annually. He has a track record of developing strategies to deliver cost savings and enhance operational performance. Moon is skilled in communication, negotiation, and relationship building. He enjoys managing and motivating teams to achieve success.
Jeffrey Mandel has over 25 years of experience in supply chain management in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Director of Strategic Sourcing for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, where he is responsible for collaborative procurement and contract management across multiple universities. Previously he held various leadership roles at Bloomsburg University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Honeywell, where he delivered significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and process improvements.
The document summarizes a roundtable discussion on challenges and opportunities for legal firms presented by Konica Minolta. It discusses how clients are demanding more transparency, fixed fees, and technology-enabled work. Legal firms must adopt technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and facilitate real-time access to information in order to meet rising client expectations and remain profitable. Konica Minolta provides solutions and services to help legal firms better manage documents and information, enabling more collaborative and process-oriented work.
The document is a resume for Mark C. Dean that summarizes his professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his previous roles in procurement, vendor management, and buyer positions for various companies. It also lists his areas of strength such as accounts payable/receivable, problem solving, and computer skills. The resume highlights accomplishments like negotiating contracts that saved companies over $100k and implementing more efficient systems. It provides details on his computer skills and education pursuing an operations and project management degree.
This document is a resume for Tim Cruz that summarizes his career experience in business development and sales leadership roles. It outlines his past roles including Corporate Alliances Executive and Business Development Executive at Colorado Technical University, where he increased sales revenues and closed lucrative contracts with Fortune 1000 companies. It also lists his responsibilities and accomplishments in generating new business, building client relationships, and exceeding sales targets at each position. The resume demonstrates Tim's success in strategically growing business, leading teams, and delivering multimillion-dollar revenue gains across diverse industries.
Geoff Chalmers is applying for a procurement position and provides a cover letter and CV highlighting over 20 years of experience in procurement across various industries, including oil and gas. He has a track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing and managing procurement functions. His most recent role was as a sourcing specialist for bp managing laboratory supplies and MRO categories in Germany.
Scott Dutton has over 30 years of experience in large-scale manufacturing environments, including experience in marketing, proposals, estimating, and international business development. He has negotiated extensively in both domestic and international markets. Dutton understands manufacturing procedures and is able to draft production programs and milestone charts. He has worked for several Fortune 500 companies, including his current role managing subcontracts and bids/proposals at L-3 Communications.
Smart Process Design: Continuous Improvement to Leverage the Right Technology...Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Corporate Legal Operations Institute, May 2017
A technology-first approach can distract us from asking the right questions and solving the right problems. We must start with processes. By designing smart processes, we can increase the efficiency and quality of legal service delivery, generate actionable data, and pave the way for future continuous improvement. We will:
• Introduce smart processes for gathering data and improving efficiency, quality, and substantive outcomes;
• Use maps as knowledge production and management tools that can also be used for communication and training; and
• Discuss how cross-functional alignment and communication between the legal ops team, in-house counsel, and the other departments of the business can be furthered with this approach.
Javier "Al" Tisnes has over 25 years of experience in operations, business development, project management, compliance, and analytics. He is currently an Internal Auditor and Compliance Officer at AutoFinance USA, LLC where he conducts audits, identifies compliance issues, and provides data analysis. Prior to this, he held several director and manager roles where he led teams, grew business, developed strategies, and exceeded goals and KPIs for companies in industries such as auto finance, customer service, and gaming. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Florida State University.
This document provides a summary of Sachin Chawla's career and qualifications. It outlines his 11+ years of experience in global sourcing and procurement across diverse industries. It highlights his skills in category strategy, contract negotiation, spend management, and leading procurement teams. Currently, he works at British Telecom managing the procurement of global software, licenses, and software as a service. Previously, he held procurement roles at Airtel, Max New York Life Insurance, and other companies. He has an MBA and is pursuing a law degree to enhance his commercial and contract negotiation skills.
Bruce Heck is applying for the position of Head of Technology & Change. He has over 20 years of experience in IT management roles across a variety of industries. He has a track record of successfully implementing change programs and IT strategies. His experience includes roles as CTO, IT Director, and Program Manager where he has managed multi-million pound budgets and led teams of up to 30 staff. He believes his broad experience will make him well suited for this role.
Mohan Jeejha has over 19 years of experience in supply chain logistics, strategic sourcing, corporate real estate lease administration, and facility infrastructure procurement. He has a proven track record of delivering excellence through roles managing sourcing and procurement, vendor management, lease administration, facilities management, and infrastructure projects for large corporations like HCL Technologies. Key achievements include receiving outstanding performer awards for cost reductions and contract negotiations exceeding targets.
Darwin J. Melgar is seeking a position as a Maintenance Secretary or Document Controller where he can utilize his exceptional communication, secretarial, and problem solving skills. He has over 2 years of experience in secretarial roles and is highly skilled in tasks like greeting customers, answering phones, handling multiple priorities, and maintaining records. His technical expertise includes office equipment, spreadsheets, databases and typing 60 WPM. He has experience creating maintenance procedures, forms, and reports as well as handling purchase requests, inventory, and utility consumption monitoring.
Darwin J. Melgar has over 2 years of experience in secretarial and document controller roles. His skills include customer service, record maintenance, transcribing, correspondence handling, and office procedures. He is proficient in MS Office applications and has experience creating maintenance procedures, forms, reports, and tracking systems. Melgar's most recent role was as a Maintenance Secretary where he handled maintenance systems, purchasing, and utility consumption monitoring. He aims to utilize his communication, secretarial, and problem-solving skills.
Tron Jones has over 10 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, and contract negotiation. He has held positions as an Assistant Project Manager, Spend Manager, Contract Specialist, Purchasing Agent, and Administrative Specialist. His areas of expertise include purchasing skills, supply management, cost accounting, vendor relationships, and contract negotiation.
Ron Heinrichs has over 30 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, and operations management. He is currently the Senior Manager of Procurement at lynda.com, which was acquired by LinkedIn. Previously he held procurement and sourcing roles at companies such as T-Mobile, Microsoft, CBRE, and Vulcan. He has a track record of delivering significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Marina Terhaar has over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing and account management for IT solutions. She has a proven track record of developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and growing revenue. Some of her key skills and achievements include crafting innovative IT solutions for large clients in the banking and financial sectors, introducing new technologies like business intelligence tools, and managing large accounts and contracts worth millions of rands.
Mary Ware Jacobs has over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and recruiting. She has held various senior level positions such as Senior Accountant, Recruiting Manager, Director of Finance, Regional Controller, and Controller. Currently, she works as a Senior Accountant at Manheim Digital Marketplace where she manages accounting responsibilities and ensures accurate financial reporting.
Mary Ware Jacobs has over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and recruiting. She has held various senior level positions such as Senior Accountant, Recruiting Manager, Director of Finance, Regional Controller, and Internal Auditor. Currently, she works as a Senior Accountant at Manheim Digital Marketplace where she manages accounting responsibilities and daily operations.
Tamara Ablan is a business professional with over 20 years of experience developing, implementing, and training others on processes and procedures across multiple departments. She has a proven track record of eliminating errors, improving communication between teams, and acting as a liaison and resource to others. Tamara has extensive experience in project management, data analysis, contract management, and process improvement.
Richard Moon has over 20 years of experience in procurement and contract management within the public sector. He currently works as a Category Buyer for the Ministry of Justice, where he manages contracts worth £10 million annually. He has a track record of developing strategies to deliver cost savings and enhance operational performance. Moon is skilled in communication, negotiation, and relationship building. He enjoys managing and motivating teams to achieve success.
Jeffrey Mandel has over 25 years of experience in supply chain management in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Director of Strategic Sourcing for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, where he is responsible for collaborative procurement and contract management across multiple universities. Previously he held various leadership roles at Bloomsburg University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Honeywell, where he delivered significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and process improvements.
The document summarizes a roundtable discussion on challenges and opportunities for legal firms presented by Konica Minolta. It discusses how clients are demanding more transparency, fixed fees, and technology-enabled work. Legal firms must adopt technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and facilitate real-time access to information in order to meet rising client expectations and remain profitable. Konica Minolta provides solutions and services to help legal firms better manage documents and information, enabling more collaborative and process-oriented work.
The document is a resume for Mark C. Dean that summarizes his professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his previous roles in procurement, vendor management, and buyer positions for various companies. It also lists his areas of strength such as accounts payable/receivable, problem solving, and computer skills. The resume highlights accomplishments like negotiating contracts that saved companies over $100k and implementing more efficient systems. It provides details on his computer skills and education pursuing an operations and project management degree.
This document is a resume for Tim Cruz that summarizes his career experience in business development and sales leadership roles. It outlines his past roles including Corporate Alliances Executive and Business Development Executive at Colorado Technical University, where he increased sales revenues and closed lucrative contracts with Fortune 1000 companies. It also lists his responsibilities and accomplishments in generating new business, building client relationships, and exceeding sales targets at each position. The resume demonstrates Tim's success in strategically growing business, leading teams, and delivering multimillion-dollar revenue gains across diverse industries.
1. MARTHA MORRISON, C.P.M.
243 Tanglewood Court • Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: (847) 593-7564 • Mobile: (847) 593-7564 • E-mail: martha.morrison@hotmail.com
PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL
Process Improvement ~ Contract Negotiation
Vendor Relations ~ Operations Management
Overview of Qualifications
Employment in indirect spend environments in a variety of industries has resulted in the ability to take on
projects covering a wide range of products and services, from complex programs such as furnishing and
stocking community centers (offices and child care rooms), to the one dimensional projects of establishing
a national program where none existed. Products have included those as sophisticated as computers, to
the simplest of commodities, such as toys and office supplies. On the services side, the development of
programs has included freight, consultative services, subscription services and oversight of small
commercial construction buildouts. I possess the skills necessary to revamp purchasing programs, policies
and procedures to reflect the changing attitudes of management and the marketplace include the ability to
maintain open, informative communications with colleagues and is a huge asset in exploring situations and
viewpoints. Any opportunity to explore different products and methods of accomplishing a goal is a huge
draw for me.
Significant Accomplishments...
Implemented new copier fleet program which is saving the firm $3 million
Participatory member of an international procurement team exploring and implementing international
equipment and service projects to leverage spend
Created cost avoidance/cost savings methodology; collaborated with colleagues to develop reports
for management
Increased national programs from 6 to 14, increasing annual cost avoidance/cost savings from $1.3
million in 2004 to $4.9 million in 2010 (reduced per capita spend by 14%)
Work History
Grant Thornton LLP, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 2003 - 2016
Grant Thornton LLP (GTUS) is the United States member of Grant Thornton International Limited. GTUS
is the fifth largest accounting firm in the US with 55 locations and approximately 7,000 employees.
Senior Category Manager, Sourcing, 2014-Present
Created and issued an RFP for the copier fleet; resulting contract that saves $1 million per year
on three year contract
Created and issued an RFQ for computer leasing services for GT computer fleet; estimated
spend $7.5 million
Negotiated leasing agreements contracts for copier and computer fleets
Reviewed numerous contracts for business issues
Coordinated negotiations in conjunction with GTUS Legal Department, stakeholders and vendors
to bring contracts to fruition
Established billing and tracking program for external subscription service utilized globally
Assumed management of subscription portfolio, estimated annual spend $12 million
Perform vendor management responsibilities for national programs within the Administrative
Services category.
Category Manager, Sourcing – Administrative Services, 2010-2014
Represented Grant Thornton US in an international procurement initiative to leverage spend
globally. Three projects implemented thus far include mailing equipment, office supplies and air
freight services
2. Resume cont’d...
MARTHA MORRISON, C.P.M.
Telephone: (847) 593-7564
Created and issued RFP for firm-wide survey services, newsfeed/company searches, managed
print services, branded goods
Reviewed numerous contracts for business issues; coordinated negotiating effort with GTUS
Legal and vendor to bring contract to fruition
Led a team that designed and coordinated the development and implementation of a vendor
Diversity program, working with other category managers, Procurement Operations, Finance and
IT
Assisted in the award and implementation of a branded goods program
Managed the implementation of an EDI solution for freight services billing
Managed the training, change management communications and results survey for new freight
services program
Purchasing Manager, 2003-2010
Developed and implemented contract review process for business issues for contracts from
various departments in addition to Procurement, including IT, HR, Tax, Strategic Learning
Developed/oversaw the development of bid packages for services (architectural, offsite
storage, real estate broker services, third party warehouse, print management, office
administrative services) and products (office supplies, toner, printers, stationary, copier fleet)
Developed company spend profile to evaluate the success of national programs and to identify
additional targets of opportunity
Initiated the move of capital asset purchases from the Facilities Department to Purchasing
Developed and refined policies and procedures to provide an effective audit trail
Participated in task force with staff from Legal, Finance, IT and Professional Standards
departments, to develop new vendor information requirements.
Implemented cross training for all commodities to increase the depth of knowledge within the
department
Initiated talks with Grant Thornton International (umbrella firm for GTUS) regarding freight, to
leverage spend on an international level
Managed a staff of seven
APAC CUSTOMER SERVICES, Deerfield, IL 2001 - 2003
APAC was a telemarketing firm with forty call centers and two administrative centers.
Purchasing Manager
Prepared and issued an RFP for wireless operations.
Corrected identification errors in purchasing database software.
Negotiated a national program for vending services at all locations, which resulted in a 6%
increase in commissions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Dominican University (Rosary College), River Forest, Illinois
Professional Affiliations / Certifications
Member, ISM (Institute for Supply Management), C.P.M.
Member, PMI (Project Management Institute)
Computer Skills...
Windows (Word, Excel), Lawson, Oracle, SAP
References will be provided upon request.