Stephen Young
Sourcing Real Estate and Services, Senior Expert @Chain IQ Group AG
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WORK HISTORY
Sourcing Real Estate and Services, Senior Expert @Chain IQ Group AG
Jersey City, NJ, US
Driving strategic sourcing and procurement excellence within the Real Estate and Services category for a global clientele. Responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, leading complex negotiations, and managing key supplier relationships to achieve significant cost efficiencies and mitigate risk. Focused on benchmarking current spend and optimizing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
EDUCATION
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT STEPHEN YOUNG
Currently serving as a Sourcing Real Estate and Services, Senior Expert at Chain IQ, driving strategic procurement excellence and operational efficiency for a global client base.With over 10 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain leadership across retail and manufacturing, I specialize in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) optimization, systems implementation, and complex contract negotiation. I have a proven track record of translating business requirements into technology-driven solutions, including spearheading the successful implementation of Coupa, NetSuite, and WMS platforms.Key Impact: Captured over $10M in cost reductions through strategic sourcing initiatives, lowered operational costs by over 30% through supplier consolidation, and improved organizational efficiency by saving annual FTE hours.I am committed to leveraging data and relationships to solve complex sourcing challenges, minimize risk, and secure maximum value.
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