Below are the 4 Project Managers, 4 Procurement Managers & 4 Category Managers with SAP SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides supply chain managers, supply chain analysts, product managers, systems analysts, software engineers, business analysts, functional consultants, developers and SAP SCM implementation consultants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this project manager with experience working in financial services and aerospace industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing (minor in Economics) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA). This Project Management Professional (PMP) also has Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Technical skills consist of SAP SCM, Cognos, Business Objects, Peachtree/Sage 50, PeopleSoft, Hyperion Financial Management, and Lawson. Experience involves directing projects aligning operational business goals to companywide strategic goals to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and results to the bottom-line.

Contributed to the organization’s success by consulting with c-suite executives to provide a full suite of solutions to include: operations, financial management, procurement outsourcing, strategic sourcing, cost reduction projects, creation of key performance indicators & standard operating procedures, and vendor relations. As a supply chain & operations project manager in a financial services company, generated client cost savings of over 28% in direct and indirect spending categories by developing RFPs, negotiating with vendors, and executing annual contracts. Moreover, enhanced performance of market intelligence department for a pharmaceutical company and aligned activities to the supply chain management (SCM) process & category plan. Similarly, improved cycle time of operations by implementing a new SAP e-procurement platform (Ariba).

Supported organizational goals and objectives by performing a backlog analysis of orders and revenue to accurately forecast quarterly revenue numbers totalling $1.6B for the Electronic Systems Value Center. Acting as a senior financial and planning analyst in an aerospace company, constructed a $5B financial model for a value center strategic plan.

Is impacting your organization with a project manager with work experience in a full-service hospital and a medical center a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Management. Software skills involve SAP SCM, SAP R/3 ERP and SAP ECC 5.0. Core competencies involve Master Data governance, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and SAP content management. Professional certifications include Master’s Certificate in Applied Project Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), ITIL Foundation Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, Six Sigma Blackbelt and SCRUM Master Certified.

While employed in a medical center as a supply chain project manager, worked with the materials management team and helped them migrate their supply chain processes to the health supply chain methodology. Key accomplishments were organizing inventory for surgery, cath lab, IR lab, & PV lab, as well as completed business transition management, tracking, and reporting. This process was a roadmap created for the SAP Symphony project and was used to track each unit’s progress as they transition to the new system.

Part of the job as a project manager was to develop a project plan for each milestone, establish target dates, as well as assign resources to tasks as needed. Key tasks were channelling/sourcing inventory items from the correct vendor in Symphony (data governance), as well as developing a process for matching legacy items/vendors to Symphony items/vendors, and vendors on the contract. Furthermore, identified vendor mis-matches and determined which system required a correction.a

What contributions could a project manager who worked in consumer goods, chemical and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Electrical Engineering and MS Mechanical Engineering. Technological know-how consists of SAP SCM, Oracle Demantra S&OP, Microsoft Dynamics AX and Infor Syteline ERP. Core competencies involve supply chain management (SCM), integrated business planning, S&OP and project management.

Challenges like serving as partner in business systems office providing consulting, coaching, process development, planning, and support for deploying SAP IBP globally for business units were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Acting as a project manager in a consumer discretionary company, worked directly with BU presidents and senior staff to design, develop, implement, and mature IBP process to capable. Some of the tasks were coaching division with existing IBP process to capable in 6 months, as well as improving NPMP, demand planning by product family, rough-cut capacity planning, and overall process governance. In addition, led strategic planning process for BU using 5 Forces and SWOT analysis to focus organization objectives to create ‘pull’ in the S&OP process.

Shared expertise by helping in using SAP more effectively for production planning & inventory control processes. While employed in a specialty chemicals company as an internal business process consultant, interviewed key personnel & determined that many legacy software systems were remaining, thereby diminishing the power/usefulness of SAP. Furthermore, concluded SAP could completely support the business and recommended educating the organization on its proper use.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a project manager with experience working in research and aerospace industries? Educational background includes Major in Advertising Marketing Sales with minor in Communication. Process experience consists of SAP SCM, SAP Business One, e-sourcing (Ariba), PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Tableau.

Serving as a supply chain project manager, created and managed team work plan for an SAP R/3 tool. This included cost/benefit analysis for development tasks; allocating SAP resources to design objects; appropriating hours to analysis, design, construction, and testing phases. Also, was responsible for material management, implementations, and operation of the supply program, stock record control, requirements requisition processing, simplified acquisition, research/catalog. Part of the job was to establish guidelines, interpret directives or general policies issued by higher authority, render technical advice to management staff and subordinates in solving material management problems. Additionally, acquired customer projects, delivered case studies, as well as created and presented project proposals in the area of SAP Integration.

As a purchasing manager/small business liaison officer in a research company, executed RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFX’s using cloud base e-sourcing platform (Ariba). Other duties were locating, evaluating and qualifying new and keeping qualified existing vendor data current, placing mid-to-high dollar value purchase orders directly with vendors. Moreover, implemented and created policies, procedures, and guidelines that intertwined to Procurement/ Contracts function in the global supply chain. Furthermore, developed procurement/subcontract management operating procedures and procurement system (ERP) in accordance with federal requirements.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a procurement manager with experience working in engineering, chemical and business services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Executive Master of Business Administration. Computer skills involve SAP SCM, SAP Ariba, JMMS, Oracle and Salesforce. Professional certifications involve EIT Certified, IMPORT/EXPORT Certified and CSCP (ongoing).

Serving in an engineering company as a project procurement manager (with SAP Ariba), led client engagements and work streams related to supply chain and operational improvement projects. Some of the tasks were developing and implementing the category strategies and plans for high value, highly complex and high risk categories within technology category. Additionally, developed the short and long-term supply chain strategies for the company with an emphasis on efficiency, cost saving and customer service, as well as drove the development of analytical tools and reports to effectively manage supply chain performance KPIs across the company. Moreover, used SAP Ariba for creating and issuing purchase order.

As a director of global supply chain and contracts in a global supply chain management company, led client engagements and work streams related to supply chain and operational improvement projects. Key duties were preparing supply chain strategy based on market segmentation, as well as focusing on collaborative supply chain management. Furthermore, developed and managed SCM’s policies and procedures, as well as performed audits on SCM functions to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Would a detail-oriented procurement manager with work experience in oil/ energy, banking and IT services industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Professional certifications involve Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified PRINCE 2 Project Manager. Software skills involve SAP SCM, Ariba and SharePoint.

Some accomplishments included managing total cost of ownership, and carried out effective contract negotiation to achieve cost savings with favorable terms and conditions. Serving in an oil/ energy company as a procurement manager (SAP & Ariba) was responsible for the financial analysis and the cost modelling, increasing the value of the organization by applying best practice that had direct impact on bottom line. In addition, carried out professional vendors & suppliers management effectively and ensured timely expediting of suppliers to improve operations. Moreover, developed purchase orders and agreements using SAP Business One (ERP System) and carried out various sourcing and pricing functions using Ariba e-sourcing tools.

Shared expertise by being responsible for contract management, financial analysis, vendor management and negotiation activities as it related to direct & indirect procurement and contingent labor. As a procurement and sourcing project manager in an IT services company, utilized SAP Ariba e-sourcing tool for the management of vendors, e-auction, pricing/ sourcing activities, and vendor updates. Furthermore, processed orders stuck in ordering status and running other ad-hoc queries on SAP Ariba.

How can a procurement manager who worked in oil/gas, airline and telecommunications industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Studies in Business Administration and MBA (International Business). Professional certifications involve Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Software skills involve SAP ERP (SCM, Material Master Data, SRM) and PeopleSoft.

Working with challenging issues such as monitoring section expenditures to ensure compliance with budget constraints were part of this specialist’s work experience. Acting as a procurement manager in an oil/gas company, identified over 500k annual cost savings measures by negotiating 15-20% reductions on all over-the-road fuel spend; as well as handled over 100M annual spend of bulk onsite fuel from several fuel providers. This initiative generated an additional 100-175k cost saving monthly. Also, developed, implemented and managed innovative strategies including process improvement, standard operating procedures and training. Additionally, managed the procuring and disposal of all light/ heavy fleet equipment across entire company, increasing asset disposal sales eightfold, as well as headed the SAP ERP Implementation (SCM, Material Master Data, SRM).

With a “can do approach” in the area of managing sourcing for the IT software vendor and managing the SOW and change requests (software used was SAP Ariba) have been career objectives. While employed in an airline company as a contract management specialist, effectively managed supplier and category performance, including policy development and procedures.

Would hiring a procurement manager with experience working in financial services, government and banking industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Political Science, Master of Business Administration (Marketing) and Juris Doctor (Business Law). Technical skills include SAP SCM, SAP Ariba and Salesforce. Highlights of competencies involve SAAS Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Operation Management, Inventory Planning, Sourcing Management, Project Management, Financial Analysis and Cost Estimation.

Acting as a procurement manager/ consultant (with SAP Ariba) in a financial services company, utilized Viewpoint, SAP Ariba and CRM systems to manage sourcing and procurement activities for technology (IT) and construction companies. Responsibilities included negotiating software licensing agreements, software service agreements (SAAS) and professional service agreements on behalf of clients. Additionally, solicited and provided proposals and estimates in response to Request for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations to Bid (ITB). Similarly, analyzed project scope documents and utilized estimation software to produce accurate quotes and estimations.

While working for a government agency as a procurement manager, managed all aspects of procurement process for departments of information technology, parks & recreation, police and human resources. This specialist directed all phases of the RFI, RFQ and RFP process from development of scope of work to final award of contract. Activities performed were IT procurement & strategic sourcing, as well as working with IT and HR departments on drafting scope of work and specification for needed management software.

Would hiring a category manager with experience working in chemical, food and communications industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS degree in Business Administration and Management. Professional certifications involve Certified Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager, PSCM-C and Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). Software skills involve SAP SCM, SAP Ariba and Oracle.

Acting as a category manager (with SAP Ariba) in a chemical company, negotiated 35 global engineering, consulting, IT services & equipment global agreements reducing risk. Also, led procurement on $195 million capital expansion, as well as sourced $110 million in capital equipment (heat exchangers, tanks, compressors, turbines). Additionally, negotiated catalyst and catalyst removal and installation service for 2014 turnaround, as well as negotiated liquidated damages in equipment agreements that brought in over $400K. Moreover, Oracle EAM and SAP software were utilized.

While working for a packaged food company as a category leader, managed $120 million dairy ingredient budget for 2 plants & 2 third party manufacturers. Some of the tasks were negotiating agreements for federal government approved dairy ingredients from domestic and international sources. Furthermore, developed & implemented action plan with plant planners to ensure supply in globally tight market.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this global category manager with work experience in computer hardware and IT services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Management (MIS and Marketing concentrations). Software knowledge includes SAP SCM and SAP Ariba. Core competencies involve supply chain management, vendor management, procurement, RFP/RFI/RFQ, process improvement and supply/demand planning.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing spend for all non-production goods or services used internally and responsible for leading the following activities for a computer hardware company using SAP Ariba as repository. While employed as a global category manager in a computer hardware company, worked with business unit/budget owner on appropriate spending strategy, including industry best practices, category/market trend analysis, and supplier capabilities. Other duties were selecting supplier sources based on driving competitive sourcing activities; RFP, RFQ, RFI, as well as forming contracts with selected suppliers to help ensure both deliverables and risk avoidance.

Supported organizational goals in an IT services provider by reporting customer order metrics to the company’s executive team on system-with-past due orders, including missed revenue, projected ship date, and completed shipments. This led to consistently exceeding revenue target by 20%. In another position in the same company, engaged in ongoing supply chain management process improvement and cost optimization. Furthermore, performed supply/demand, inventory, fulfilment and logistics analysis for products and/or commodities and led trade off recommendations to management.

Is impacting your organization with a category manager who worked in utility, automotive and construction industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Technical proficiencies involve SAP SCM, SAP R3, Ariba P2P, Oracle Financials and Ariba Solution SME: (Procurement to Payables). Core expertise consists of vendor/supplier consolidation and cost/savings tracking.

While employed in a utilities company as an IT category manager (indirect procurement, with SAP & Ariba), developed the software category for sourcing and cost savings. This professional focused on supporting information technology to include focus on $70M software maintenance accounts. Key duties were implementing maintenance renewals cost reduction for $150k per quarter, as well as implementing 1st software maintenance provider outside of publisher for over 50% cost savings. In addition, utilized SAP to issue POs and negotiated contracts for Master License Agreements, Master Consulting Agreements, and Master Service and Professional Service contracts.

Part of the job in an automotive company was to lead IT sourcing team within newly developed corporate procurement team for financial services division of a well-known motor group. Also, acted as subject matter expert for both sourcing and P2P modules in support of recent Ariba implementation. Furthermore, was responsible for mapping procurement and accounts payables requirements for two-way matching in new system including the design, and testing plan.

What contributions could a category manager with work experience in utility and pharmaceutical industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor degree of Business Management and Master’s degree of Organizational Effectiveness Development & Change (credits). Technological knowledge involves SAP SCM and SAP Ariba sourcing tool.

Challenges like managing procurement services in the area of contract review and negotiations, RFP review and rated, supplier management, supplier capabilities and mitigated risk were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While employed in a utilities company as an IT category manager contractor (with SAP & ARIBA) in a utilities company, led software licensing, telecom mobile services; cybersecurity; call center projects and contract review project. Additionally, negotiated corporate travel hotel rate and documented storage/destruction contract agreements. Moreover, managed engineering and construction services RFPs in Ariba, as well as performed SAP data analysis reporting related to varied IT categories.

Shared expertise by providing procurement management support services in the area of human resource, IS and professional services as needed for contract period. In a pharmaceutical company, managed procurement eLearning, instructor-led training, recruitment, coaching services, human resource e-tools, outplacement services, as well as varied consulting master service agreements. Furthermore, managed procurement services in the area of contract review and language negotiations, RFP review and rated, supplier management, master services agreement vendor analysis, supplier capabilities and mitigated risk.