Gary Cohn

Director, Vendor Management @Independent Health

East Aurora, NY, US
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WORK HISTORY

Dec 2012 — Present

Director, Vendor Management @Independent Health

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Accountable for establishing and managing an efficient vendor management program for a leading not for profit health insurance organization. Have successfully introduced and implemented foundational elements including vendor risk management, sourcing, contracts life cycle management, diversity programs as well as policy and procedures reinforcing best practice. Working in collaboration with key business partners in Business Continuity, Compliance. Information Security, Internal Audit, Finance, Technology and Legal have introduced a vendor contracting approval workflow platform which incorporates vendor selection (due diligence), vendor risk management, contracting and contract life cycle management disciplines in one integrated solution. Established and co-chair a corporate Vendor Accountability Committee which provides oversight of business critical vendor contracts and relationships and performance.

EDUCATION

1984 — 1988

University at Buffalo

Bachelor's Degree, International Business and World Trade

SKILLS

Cross-Functional Team LeadershipImport LogisticsSupplier SourcingStrategic SourcingProcurement ContractsErpGlobal SourcingProcess ImprovementProcurementManagementSupply Chain OptimizationSupply Chain OperationsContract NegotiationIndirect PurchasingSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementSourcingSupplier NegotiationInventory ManagementSix SigmaVendor ManagementPurchasingRfp GenerationForecastingPurchasing Negotiation

ABOUT GARY COHN

Seasoned procurement professional with a strong track record of driving process…

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