Alroy Phillip

About Alroy Phillip

At the helm of Assurant\'s strategic sourcing initiatives, my focus is on leading complex supplier negotiations, leveraging deep understanding of contractual terms and sourcing levers. The role demands being attuned to industry trends, thus, I ensure to keep abreast of provider developments and integrate this knowledge into effective sourcing strategies.My work centers on developing solutions to operational challenges, crafting service level agreements, and structuring deals that align with stakeholder objectives. My expertise in contract and performance management is instrumental in delivering 3rd party services and products, contributing to the robust financial health and operational efficiency of our supply chain ecosystem.

Experience

1. Manager, Procurement Enterprise

   Comcast

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Lead agreement refreshes engagements and contracting activities•Ensured supplier terms are aligned with engagement risks•Developed negotiation strategies to ensure agreements are updated with little business disruption•Utilizing AI Tools for contract research, analysis, comparison, reporting•Tracked and escalate risk throughout the agreement refresh process•Partnered with stakeholders to identify alternative suppliers when needed•Recommend process and provision changes to further streamline and optimize operations•Lead cross line of business teams to drive competitive cost, supplier performance and supply chain efficiencies•Negotiated and executed supplier contractual agreements while sustaining product competitiveness•Tracked and provide supplier performance feedback through a vendor matrix to ensure standards are achieved•Influenced product selection with stakeholders based on continuity of supply, cost, and technology•Execute and managed purchases within policies and guidelines, including high-dollar value and high complexity purchases for goods and services, as well as technical hardware, software (SAAS, PAAS, IAAS, NAAS), dark/lit fiber, data center, colocation, and services for internal/external business use•Evaluate, negotiate and execute vendor contracts to support organizational product needs•Maximize opportunities to create cost efficiencies and improve service levels with vendors while ensuring high quality products and services•Continually evaluate vendor relationships, making recommendations and managing changes•Utilize Strategic Sourcing processes to optimize spend.•Investigate and recommend alternate sources for technology product and services as necessary to support new business product & service development, cost reduction requirements, and/or address vendor performance issues•Developed and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and leadership• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity

Education

• COOP Careers Fellowship

  Data Analytics , Data Analytics

  2020

• Midwestern State University

  Bachelors:, Finance and Economics

  2006 — 2009

• Midwestern State University

  Finance and Economics, Business/Managerial Economics

• Midwestern State University

  BAs:Finance/Economics , Business Administration and Management, General

• T.A.Marryshow Community College

  Associate degree, Arts and science

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Project Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation
• Budgets
• Time Management
• Research
• Team Building
• Management
• Leadership
• Forecasting