Steven Spezzano

About Steven Spezzano

A driven leader who is personable, creative, focused and has a successful history of developing partnerships with internal stakeholders and external partners that consistently achieve financial benefits, operational efficiencies and service excellence.Competencies:• Strategic Planning • Project Management• Quantitative Analysis • Cost Efficiencies / Financial Controls• Business Development • Sourcing / Contract Negotiations• ERP / Oracle / Ariba / Netsuite / Saleseforce• Risk Management • Performance Management / Supplier Metrics• Supply Chain Infrastructure • Client Needs Assessments / Forecasts• Supplier Management • Quality Assurance• Disaster Recovery / Incident Management• Space Planning / Renovations• Leasing / Office Relocation• Agile Working Methodologies • Business Continuity Planning• Security Services• Cloud Migration Services• Hardware & Software Procurement

Experience

1. Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

   Equitable

   Aug 2018 — Present · Jersey City, NJ, US

   Working with Equitable’s Corporate Sourcing and Procurement team as a trusted adviser and business facilitator, providing procurement and vendor management strategies and expertise. Tasked to manage risk and maximize the total value returned from a diverse set of suppliers. Coordinate major company initiatives with primary responsibility for developing long term sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, risk assessments and ongoing vendor management of the organization’s technology suppliers. Through the use of contemporary technology platforms, partnering with key stakeholders and suppliers in a manner that manages risk while providing the best value. Accountable for providing guidance and governance to the business stakeholders relating to procurement. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Sourcing and Procurement.• Oversight in the analysis, design and evaluation of the CSP Technology supplier portfolio.• Identify automation opportunities and make recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies.• Coordinate new business initiatives working with key stakeholders and suppliers to deliver agile methodology services.• Develop and implement strategies that introduce operational efficiencies and drive ongoing savings.• Participate in evaluating supplier functionality for fit within Equitable’s technical operating environment based on requirements, standards and policies.• Partner with internal IT to define, source and implement services across business.• Manage ongoing supplier review process, contract renewals and negotiations.• Partner with Shared Services team to ensure all processes, procedures and systems are within compliance with policies.• Ensure consistent delivery of established service levels through active, ongoing management of the technology portfolio.

Education

• The University of Connecticut

  Business Administration and Management, General

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Procurement
• Analysis
• Operations Management
• Strategy
• Performance Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Program Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• New Business Development
• Facilities Management
• Outsourcing
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Team Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Coaching
• Project Planning
• Pmo
• Leadership
• Resource Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Product Management
• Security
• Business Analysis
• Asset Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Project Management
• Business Development
• Risk Assessment
• Forecasting