Ted Shapiro
Strategic Sourcing Specialist at United Scrap Metal
- Role
- Strategic Sourcing Specialist at United Scrap Metal, Inc.
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ted Shapiro
Don\'t give up, don\'t ever give up\"-Jim Valvano. I lived my by this motto…
Experience
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
May 2025 — Present · Cicero, IL, US
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, I drive cost-effective and value-oriented sourcing strategies that align with broader business objectives. My role centers on optimizing supplier relationships, leading competitive bid processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and executing data-driven category management initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership.I partner cross-functionally with departments including Finance, Operations, Legal, and IT to ensure sourcing decisions support performance, compliance, and scalability. With a strong focus on analytics and market intelligence, I continuously assess sourcing opportunities, mitigate risk, and unlock long-term value for the organization.Key Contributions:Led end-to-end sourcing strategies across [insert key spend categories, e.g, IT, professional services, indirect materials].Negotiated favorable supplier terms and contracts, delivering [insert quantifiable impact, e.g, 10%+ annual savings].Implemented vendor performance frameworks using KPIs and service-level agreements.Drove spend analysis initiatives using tools such as [e.g, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, ERP platforms] to uncover cost-saving opportunities.Supported procurement process improvement and supplier diversity efforts.
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor's degree, Management
2015 — 2019
Skills
- Marketing Communications
- Final Cut Pro
- Public Speaking
- Google Drive
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Video Editing
- Fundraising
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