Nico di Cerbo

About Nico di Cerbo

As a highly skilled Procurement and Contract Manager, I bring years of experience mentoring team members, managing end-to-end procurement processes, and overseeing contract negotiations. With a strong background in management and contract compliance, I am dedicated to delivering cost-effective solutions while ensuring high standards of service. I lead a strong team of procurement professionals, fostering cross collaboration and continuous improvement. With an eye for detail and a strong commitment to consistency, I am passionate about optimizing procurement processes to meet organizational objectives.

Experience

1. Procurement and Contracts Manager

   Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

   Dec 2024 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Manage and mentor a team of eight full-time procurement specialists, delegating tasks, setting department expectations, and providing professional growth opportunities for team members.• Oversee sourcing for all goods and services for the organization, including enterprise software, network/telecom, facilities maintenance, curriculum, advertising, financial services, medical, and contracted services• Partner with academic and administrative departments to develop RFP/RFQ plans and align strategic purchasing decisions with university and business priorities.• Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency, scalability, and compliance across the P2P landscape; adopt an ownership mindset to support the evolving needs of the organization. • Support the execution and documentation of SOC control processes by coordinating audit responses and providing required evidence to internal and external stakeholders. • Cross-functional collaboration with administrative departments (e.g, finance, legal, accounting, and information technology) to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organizational goals.• Serve as a central point of coordination between Accounts Payable and Procurement Operations to ensure seamless transaction flow across the P2P function; proactively resolve process bottlenecks and delays.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

• Arizona State University

  Bachelors of Tourism Development and Management, Tourism and Hospitality

• Arizona State University

  Masters of Advanced Study in Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Industry