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Experienced, organized, reliable and results-driven Information Technology Procurement and Asset Manager. Demonstrated history of working in the information technology, healthcare, and services industry. Indirect IT Supply Chain Management | Procurement | Hardware/Software Asset Manager | Purchaser Skilled speaking in front of people and executives, with a certificate from Dale Carnegie. Excellent at developing strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors at all levels. Excel at seeking out services and products for IT projects and negotiating contracts below budget. Along with senior experience in Acquisitions, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Contract Management, I am also experienced as a Systems, Networking, and Storage Engineer with an MCSE, CCNA, and A+ Certifications. CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication Skills Analytical Abilities Team Leadership / Team Mentoring Technical Knowledge Negotiating Contracts and Purchases Strategic Planning Systems and Networking Engineering Vendor Audit and Management IT Migration / Transition Projects RFPs / RFIs / RFQs and administer POs and GR / IRs HIPPA SOFTWARE: Help Desk Software-POB | BMC Remedy Lawson, FlexNet, and ServiceNow Ariba SAP HP Open View / SolarWinds / Nagios PowerShell and Visual Basic Scripting SQL Citrix VMware Cisco ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Saved customers over 33% (~$25,000,000) of their Capital Expenditure and 40% (~$30,000,000) of Operating Expenses over five years by managing vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring correct inventory of hardware and software assets. While serving in the US Army, I was tasked to reorganize the automation operation procedures and security of a major military unit that was considered the worst out of 503 companies, and within two weeks, was inspected and considered the best. Executive Officer for communication and IT military unit. I was directly responsible for the supply, logistical, administrative, automation, and operations for 162 people and over $500 million worth of equipment.