Ralph Sampson Email Address

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Information Technology and Telecom

The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America. ACG and its affiliates provide membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 8.5 million members across 11 states and two U.S. territories including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; most of Illinois, Minnesota and Tennessee; and a portion of Indiana. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with nearly 53 million members in the United States and Canada and whose mission includes protecting and advancing freedom of mobility and improving traffic safety.

Procurement professional (CPSM) and manager with a track record of delivering significant cost savings. Extensive background and knowledge in strategic sourcing of IT equipment, software, telecom, consulting services, material handling equipment, steel, chemicals, leases and all MRO material. Successful collaboration with suppliers and engineers has resulted in savings and quality that surpass expectations. Knowledge sharing and team building between purchasing, engineering, end-users and the supply base is my formula for long-term procurement excellence. Specialties: Commodity Strategies, LCC Sourcing, Inventory Management, SAP, PeopleSoft, Outsourcing, Contract Management, Personnel Management, Lease Financing, Negotiations.