Matthew Meltzer

Experience

1. Manager, IT Strategic Sourcing

   Seattle Children's

   May 2021 — Present

   Manage and mentor the IT Strategic Sourcing team, assigning projects, setting goals, and evaluating performance- Analyze spend, performance, and data sets with internal and external stakeholders- Establish service level agreements and vendor scorecards for effective vendor performance management- Coordinate, plan, and execute category strategies, including vendor selection, savings pipeline delivery, and negotiation of optimal terms- Collaborate with the Hardware Standards committee to oversee hardware transitions and communicate changes to the buyer group- Represent Sourcing in IT operational meetings, providing guidance, reporting on projects and savings goals, and sharing market trends and sourcing policy changes- Lead vendor engagement projects, ensuring IT intake, approvals, and contract reviews- Support IT Architects in make/buy analysis and market benchmarking aligned with category strategies- Assist in cybersecurity reviews, evaluating vendor security terms and suggesting mitigation strategies- Manage sourcing projects, negotiate deals, and oversee a substantial spend across various IT categories (Network, Enterprise Analytics, IT Security, etc.)- Interpret contractual obligations, negotiate modifications, revisions, and terms with vendors- Draft, review, and negotiate business and pricing terms to meet IT objectives and protect fiduciary rights- Assist in creating IT sourcing policies, procedures, templates, and training materials- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Request for Proposals (RFPs), providing guidance, analyzing responses, and supporting vendor evaluations- Contribute to process improvement initiatives using established frameworks like Kaizen, LEAN, SCRUM, NEAT, etc- Support IT operations for internal and external contract audits (DNV, QAPI, etc.)- Identify future talent needs and participate in proactive recruitment efforts.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Arts, History

  2003 — 2007

• University of North Georgia

  Masters, Public Administration/Affairs

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Sales
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Iso
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Computers
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Administration Jobs
• Public Budgeting
• Microsoft Applications
• Rate Contracts
• Procurement
• Billing Process
• Account Management
• Six Sigma
• Contract Negotiation