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Director, Information Technology Hardware, Software and Telecom Procurements

Scientific Games is a leading innovator in the global lottery and regulated gaming industries. Beginning with the breakthrough technology that launched the world’s very first secure instant lottery game in 1974, the company has continued to advance the games, technology, programs, marketing research and security that have been a driving force behind the success of more than 300 customers on six continents over the last 40 years.

* Innovative, results-oriented, accomplished 18+ year Global Leader, F1000 Technology firms, driving Strategic Sourcing events that has achieved $350+M in combined Bottom-Line Savings and $125+M Top-Line revenue streams, seeks challenging opportunities! * Strategic Thinker, Global Leader, Project Ninja, Agile Innovator, Analytical Problem-Solver & Effective Negotiator. * Manages Complex Global IT Strategies., Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply-Side Transformation, Vendor Mgt & Contract Negotiation of complex IT, Telecom, RF Communications Projects from Business tools, Infrastructure, Software, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Professional Services to Emerging Technologies, IP-Web Data Services, Mobile Apps, Wireless Networks and IT Outsourcing. * Analyzes supplier spend, market data, identifies new value & cost saving opportunities, develops sourcing strategies (RFIs, RFPs), recommends approaches, enhances processes, enables technologies, implements supply-side transformation, negotiates high-dollar contracts, reports metrics to leadership, develops SLAs & KPIs. * Executes Strategies using Best-In-Class practices: Lean Six Sigma, Technology Management, Strategic Sourcing Process (A.T. Kearney or Deloitte Methodology), Project Management, IT Service Management (ITILv3), e-Commerce, Governance & Policies. * Life-Cycle Management: IT Projects, People, Process, Infrastructure & Service to accomplish Goals, Mission, Operational value, Green Sustainability, Total Cost Reductions (TCO), Cost Avoidance Savings, Enhanced COGS and SG&A, and Improve overall Customer Satisfaction, Supplier Relationships and Procurement Metrics. Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) by ISM IT Federal CIO Certification, CIO University Certificates: ITSM Cloud Computing, PMP, Project Management Institute, Karrass Contract Negotiations, Global Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, FAR/DFARS, Spend, Price & Cost Analysis.