Alfonso Contreras
Sr IT Strategic Supply Chain Specialist @Geosyntec Consultants
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WORK HISTORY
Sr IT Strategic Supply Chain Specialist @Geosyntec Consultants
Lead global supplier enablement for Coupa Source-to-Pay implementation, with a strategic focus on IT and Marketing categories. Drive collaboration with key suppliers—including Dell, Verizon, and CDW—to integrate punchout catalogs and cXML invoicing, ensuring seamless alignment with global procurement standards.Develop and maintain hosted catalogs across multiple vendors, while designing and refining comprehensive purchasing guidelines to promote user adoption and ensure compliance across diverse global stakeholder groups.Manage sourcing events and oversee supplier performance to ensure contract adherence and quality standards. Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors, supply chain partners, and logistics providers to optimize value.Analyze market conditions, assess vendor opportunities, and track new product introductions. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in procurement and strategic sourcing, particularly within the IT category.Identify and onboard new or alternative vendors to improve cost efficiency, product quality, and lead times. Coordinate all activities within the IT procurement lifecycle—including needs assessment, strategic planning, supplier research, and actionable recommendations.
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management
Northeastern University
Business Administraton/ Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems, General
SKILLS
ABOUT ALFONSO CONTRERAS
Accomplished and results oriented professional with over 14 years of global product management and strategic sourcing/purchasing experience. Proven ability to develop and implement successful sourcing initiatives to help companies achieve their cost reduction targets without compromising quality. Adept at coordinating purchasing activities, supplier relationship management and contract negotiation. Bilingual (English/Spanish).Strategic Sourcing Category Management Contract NegotiationProcess Improvement Cost Reduction Market AnalysisEnterprise Resource Planning (SAP) Supply Chain Management Project ManagementRequisition to Pay Process Supplier Relationship Management Account Management
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