Nathan Jay Sorensen

About Nathan Jay Sorensen

I am a systems-change leader at the intersection of public procurement, higher education,…

Experience

1. Director of Government Contracts

   Midwestern Higher Education Compact

   Oct 2017 — Present

   Experienced Director of Government Contracts with over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Skilled in leading extensive competitive procurement processes, including developing business cases, defining requirements, and evaluating criteria. Proven track record of achieving significant savings for State Local Education (SLED) entities through hardware, software, and services purchases. Proficient in legal writing and completing redlines of vendor contract terms. Strong ability to articulate risks associated with deviations from standard terms. Extensive domestic and international travel experience for conducting face-to-face meetings with stakeholders, business reviews with vendors, and attending trade shows and continuing education events.

Skills

• Vendor Management
• Policy
• Contract Management
• Leadership
• Purchasing
• Training
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Software Documentation
• Business Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budgets
• IT Asset Management
• Sourcing & Procurement
• IT Financial Management
• Program Management
• IT Outsourcing
• Business Development
• Team Building
• Proposal Writing
• Management
• Negotiation
• Organizational Development
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Procurement
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Nonprofits
• Project Management
• Vendor Relationships
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategic Planning
• IT Management