Eric Johnson

About Eric Johnson

Procurement and sourcing professional specializing in information technology, telecommunications, and audiovisual solutions.I believe in team-oriented, supportive, and collaborative procurement and sourcing to drive value and minimize risk. A successful procurement department should add value and efficiency to the business units that it supports, reduce the risk to the firm, and improve the ability of a firm to meet it\'s stated goals. I have experience managing the development, implementation, and operational use of best-in-class procurement software tools, leading and facilitating RFP/RFQ processes for multiple stakeholders, writing/editing Statements of Work for information technology and audiovisual projects, and development of data analysis tools and key performance metrics to measure, manage, and continuously improve supply chain and procure-to-pay processes.Ovr the course of my career I have curated a vast network of institutional and corporate stakeholders in information technology and procurement professionals and have used that network to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers in multiple industry segments to ensure best-in-class products and services be provided to my institution. Given the vast needs of an research University with research projects and satellite campuses in multiple countries around the globe, I have significant experience sourcing and procuring on a global scale. This includes building skills for navigating supply chain, financing, and payment issues with companies in the European Union, China, Japan, South Korea, and many other countries worldwide.

Experience

1. Director, Sourcing and Vendor Management

   Athene

   Aug 2023 — Present · West Des Moines, IA, US

   Director of Sourcing and Vendor Management for Information Technology at Athene, leading a team of sourcing and vendor management professionals in contract negotiation and strategic sourcing.

Education

• Iowa State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management Information Systems; Supply Chain & Logistics

  2021

• Simpson College

  BA, Management

Skills

• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Telephony
• System Administration
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Telecommunications
• Recruiting
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Leadership
• Operating Budgets
• Customer Retention
• Business Analysis
• Customer Service
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Vendor Management
• Budgets
• Team Building
• Management
• Call Centers
• Supervisory Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Process Improvement
• Account Management
• Human Resources
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Sales Management
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Troubleshooting
• Networking
• Marketing