Greg Rackett, CPSM

Experience

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  Solectron Global Services

  Nov 2001 - May 2002

  Repair Technician/Lead Technician/Shift Supervisor

  Duties included: Diagnosis and repair of Microsoft XBOXs, training new technicians in proper process, and shift management of 40+ assembly line staff. Created reports in Oracle and provided data summaries in SQL 8.0 Plus. Promoted twice during contract.

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  IBM @ Jones Lang LaSalle

  Mar 2003 - Jul 2006

  Procurement Coordinator

  Coordinated IT equipment purchasing for Jones Lang LaSalle's 3500 employees and designed/maintained process documentation. June 2005 - Promoted from Procurement Coordinator to Service Coordinator. Also identified and implemented cost savings opportunities through aggregated volumes and revised shipping schedules. Other duties included: Asset Management, Inventory Control, and Project Management.

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  Stericycle

  Sept 2006 - Jul 2007

  Strategic Sourcing Analyst

  Managed corporate sourcing commodities, ranging from corrugated boxes and plastic liners to fuel cards, office supplies, and cellular phones. Strategic duties included: Supplier research/qualification, data collection/analysis, pricing/services/terms negotiations, MOU/contract creation and review, supplier selection, implementation and ongoing supplier relationship management. Other duties included: Invoice approval/spend control, database management, reporting, project management, and coordination of category purchases for 50+ facilities in the United States and Canada. Show less

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  Tribune Company

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2010

  Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  Responsible for vendor management of corporate commodities, including Commercial Print (FSIs, Magazines, Ad Notes, Business Cards) and Newspaper Operations (Polywrap, Stretchfilm, Fleet Vehicles); also the functional backup for Travel Services (booking and T&E expenses) and PCard administration. Strategic duties include: Identify new sourcing opportunities, supplier research and selection, RFx creation and execution, data analysis/reporting (projected vs. actual savings), contract review, and compliance management. Other duties related to Tribune's Chapter 11 case include: Bank reconciliations, voucher uploads, financial analysis/reporting (PeopleSoft), process/procedure review and streamlining, claims processing, supplier settlement negotiations, and collaboration with legal counsel for contract rejections. Show less

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  Navigant Consulting

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2020

  Global Procurement Manager

  • Served as leader of the Procurement & Travel Department, responsible for RFx creation/facilitation, process development/implementation, contract negotiation and management of indirect supplier relationships for Corporate Operations, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Human Capital, and Information Technology.• Sourcing projects included: Travel (Agency, Air, Hotel, Car Rental & Service), Meetings & Events, Records Management (Storage & Destruction), Office Supplies, Cafeteria & Vending, Express Mail, PCard/T&E Cards, Real Estate (Leases, Furniture, Maintenance), Commercial Printing, Global Banking, Benefits, Temp Labor, IT Hardware, Software, and Licensing.• Served as the leader of Enterprise Risk Management Task Forces for Business Continuity, Critical Vendor Relationships & Supplier Diversity (teams of 10 or more). • Managed a staff of four.• Acquired by Guidehouse in October 2019, with Navigant Procurement removed through Reduction in Force post-acquisition in April 2020. Show less

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  GLG

  Nov 2020 - Sept 2024

  2021 Savings - $5 million2022 Savings - $3 million2023 Savings - $4 million2024 YTD Savings - $4.5 million, including an individual negotiation of $1.1 million saved on a $2.5 million annual spend (completed July 2024).As the Global Head of Indirect Procurement for GLG, I have successfully implemented process automation, trained staff and stakeholders on negotiating strategies, completed several continuous improvement projects, and created an audit-defensible Procurement workflow to maximize savings potential while maintaining fair market value.Categories include:IT Hardware/Software Enterprise AgreementsTranscription/Translation ServicesFacilities/Real EstateContingent LaborCorporate Travel (Agency, Air, Hotel, Ground)Meetings & EventsRecords ManagementOffice SuppliesCafeteria & VendingExpress MailPCard/T&E CardsGlobal BankingCommercial PrintingHR/BenefitsLead GenerationResearch/Data SetsMarketingERP SystemsP2P SystemsHCM Systems Show less

  • Director, Strategic Procurement

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Strategic Procurement Manager

    Nov 2020 - Apr 2021