Julia Parsons

About Julia Parsons

I am a results oriented senior procurement manager with broad strategic sourcing and contracting responsibilities across multiple high spend categories such as IT services, software and hardware maintenance agreements, telecom, outsourced/managed services, professional services, marketing, legal and human resources. Extensive cross-functional team collaboration experience. Ability to build quick relationships, trust and credibility through prompt follow-up and delivering results. Established knowledge of sourcing methodologies including strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and other sourcing activities. I have been particularly effective in conducting external and internal strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs upwards of $50M over a fiscal year, identify the optimal supplier roster by categories, transform the buying experience and manage vendor partner relationships including business terms to drive efficiencies. Specialties: Software Licensing, Software as a Service, Telecom Hardware, Services and Wireless, IT Consulting, Maintenance Agreements, Sourcing Initiatives, Purchasing Card Programs, Business Insurance and Travel. Strategic Sourcing, Management Reporting, Financial Analysis, Coaching/Mentoring, Operating Expense Budget Development,Capital Budgets, Monthly Forecasting, Problem Solving, Negotiation, International Markets, Variance Analysis and Competitive Analysis, Provide financial leaders with hoc reporting and ad hoc analysis. Industry Experience: Tech Companies, Digital Image licensing and Rights Service, Workforce Consulting, Non-Profits, Hospitality, Education

Experience

1. Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

   Microsoft

   Apr 2021 — Present

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)