Jevara Thomas Jackson, MBA, CSCP

Experience

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  Holt, Rinehart and Winston (Formerly a Harcourt division)

  Aug 1998 - Dec 2005

  Senior Sourcing Cordinator

  Utilized strong leadership and collaborative skills to manage complex interactions involving suppliers, customers and the overall needs of the enterprise. Served on and led cross functional and intra departmental teams that managed procurement and sourcing projects and budgets worth multimillion of dollars, and represented the procurement staff before management.

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  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

  Sourcing Manager

  Provided sourcing guidance, integrated solutions, and support to business units for complex contracts. Advised viable and efficient sourcing and procurement processes. I led the supplier selection process from “cradle to grave”. Negotiated complex contracts and ensured optimal agreements with mitigated risk. Responsible for project management by leading and influencing cross-functional procurement teams that managed projects and budgets worth multimillions of dollars. As well as led a team of buyers to support global and regional leveraged sourcing strategies. Show less

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  Jackson Benjamin LLC

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2016

  Principal

  Implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Provide direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives.

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  Seton Family of Hospitals - An Ascension Health Ministry

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2013

  Materials Operations Manager

  Supply Processing and Distribution-SPD- manager for Dell Children’s Medical Center. I managed SPD staff, responsible for supply operations P&L, CRM – C-suite, Physicians – Clinicians, Department Directors, and SRM. Reviewed analytics to implement cost savings and improved processes. I drafted, implemented and managed policies and procedures, and operational improvements. In addition, I managed projects as assigned by Supply Chain executive leadership and COO of the facility. Member of Product Analysis Team, $40MM annual supply spend; $4MM Owned Inventory value. Show less

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  Ascension Health - Seton Family Of Hospitals

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Business Transformation Lead

  Developed and delivered change-plans-communication across the business network including culture-business-people. I executed deliverables as directed by supply chain leadership in accordance with transformation objectives and goals. Led meetings and training sessions to ensure stakeholders were equipped to transition to pending process changes. I collaborated with consultants and field specialists on projects to identify potential constraints and resolutions.

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  The Resource Group, Spend Management Solutions

  Oct 2013 - now

  North Market Operations Manager

  Lead the supply chain operations for Seton Healthcare Family three North Market facilities. Partner with C-Suite, Physicians-Clinicians, Finance, and Value Analysis Teams to ensure financial and service targets are met. Prepare and review analytics to share with executives, and to make critical decisions to maintain and improve operations. I am responsible for Customer Relationship Management (CRM), developing leaders, driving contract compliance, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), inventory reduction, achieving KPI goals, process improvements and other quality and financial metrics. $45MM annual supply spend; $5MM Owned Inventory value. Director of Operations Interim (April 2016 – July 2016)I provided support to the Texas North Market during the recruiting period to fill the vacancy. Providence Healthcare in Waco, Texas and Seton Healthcare three North Market facilities were under my oversight. $95MM annual supply spend; and $10MM Owned Inventory value. Show less