Anthony Badalato

About Anthony Badalato

Senior level procurement leader at Amazon responsible for building a high powered sourcing team in our new HQ2 Virginia location. Proven record of success in developing procurement organizations, and exceeding cost savings targets through partnerships with business units. Expertise in leading procurement organization, developing methods and processes and strategic souring plans that align with business objectives that have produced multimillion dollars in annual savings. A results oriented individual, with an MBA in Information Systems, and (Big Six) consulting experience. Responsible for managing billion dollar categories for large organizations such as: Telecommunications; Outsourced Operations; Application Development Management; HR and Employee Benefits; Consulting and Contingent Labor; Recruitment; Training & Development; and Legal. Adapt at quickly understand and managing projects and categories previously outside of comfort zone.Core competencies include: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Contract Negotiations, Sourcing methods & processes, Supply Chain & Logistics, Project/ Program Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Global Category Management, Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mgmt, Team Leadership

Experience

1. Amazon Hq2 Procurement Lead

   Amazon

   Jan 2019 — Present · NY, US

Education

• Iona University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology

  1980 — 1983

• Lehman College

  BA, Economics

  1973 — 1977

Skills

• Global Category Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mgmt
• Team Leadership
• Sourcing Methods & Processes
•  Supplier Contract Negotiations
•  Responsible for Managing Over $10b of Business Expense in Categories Such as: Telecommunications; Outsourced Operations; Application Development Management; HR and Employee Benefits; Consulting and Contingent Labor; Recruitment; Training & Development;