John Schwartz

About John Schwartz

As an accomplished procurement leader, I spearhead strategic initiatives and overhaul procurement organizations, leveraging decades of experience to enhance negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills across various organizational scales. My track record includes delivering millions in savings, mitigating contract risks, and strengthening supplier relations.Adapting to evolving landscapes, I implement strategies for supplier diversity and sustainability, always stewarding the firm\'s resources with care. My focus on cost reduction, revenue growth, and cross-functional collaboration, coupled with a commitment to leveraging technology and automation, allows me to streamline processes and drive innovation in procurement. My leadership philosophy is to lead from my heart. I believe in treating my team members as professionals and giving them the benefit of the doubt. Honest feedback and clear guidance are the best medicine in my opinion. I find it rewarding to help others, whether it be contributing to a team project or providing coaching to someone at work.

Experience

1. Director- Vendor Management Office

   illumifin

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• Ramapo College of New Jersey

  Bachelor of science Business Administration, Finance

• County College of Morris

  Associates Degree, Criminal Justice

  1998

• Ramapo College of New Jersey

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance, General