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Vice President, Information Technology Procurement Sourcing and Vendor Management

RNDC is one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, specializing in wine and spirits.

Experienced Information Technology Executive with a diverse background that includes Strategic business initiatives, Technology Sourcing and Indirect Procurement, application development, management of business critical applications, outsourcing, vendor management, contract management, and business vertical execution. Proven impact and experience in establishing Business and IT Strategic Solutions, Innovative Sourcing (hardware/software/indirect), sourcing (large on/off/near-shore agreements), Governance, Vendor management, Multi-million dollar contract negotiations, and aligning IT with the business. Specialties: IT Sourcing (on, off, and near-shore), Procurement, Contract Negotiations, and Vendor Management. IT (hardware & software) and Indirect Procurement; Created joint ventures and leveraged procurement channels. Application Development & Management of Business Applications (Accounting, Finance, Human Resource, Facility Engineering, EDI, Supply Chain, Procurement, Call Center, Transportation and Warehouse). Contingent Labor Programs P&L responsibility Strategic Planning Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Resource Management & People Development Professional Services Leadership IT & Business Alignment Scorecards, SLAs, & Metrics Business Development Process Management QA, BA, PMO Service Management (ITSM)