Luigi Lepore

Experience

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  Arma dei Carabinieri

  Aug 1995 - Aug 1996

  Carabiniere
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  IBM

  Oct 1996 - Aug 2017

  In this role I was initially responsible for the set-up of a new Business Operations unit for the Software Services Division. My primary contributions to this new mission are:• Recruitment of more than 60 people (over a total organization size of 120)• Leading the transition phase which consists in transferring functions from North America and Europe into Ireland• Leading a team which varied from 15 to 32 Business Analysts in support of revenue recognition, cost management , gross profit analysis and the overall Order to Cash Process• Part of a team responsible for key transformation projects aimed to create efficiency and increase value of the organizationSome of the key skills demonstrated within this role are:• Leadership• Change and Project management • People Management • Analytic Key Achievements • Successful set up of a new Organization within a short time frame • Successful transfer of Operations functions • Implementation of key transformations projects with efficiency gains• Establishment of a strong Business Operations team in the Order to Cash Process Show less • Responsible to lead and manage multiple Procurement programs for UK-Ireland & Europe in the area of cost management and sourcing activities• Lead regular interlocks between Procurement and internal clients• Identify and lead process improvements projects• Prepare presentations for review with Senior Leadership Team to report progress and status of key programs• Analyse and consolidate data in order to facilitate decision making process for tactical and strategic sourcing initiatives• Analyse Procurement score cards and work on root causes and action plan• Provide subject matter expertize in support of Procurement teams and internal Client teamsKey achievements• Establish a management system which delivered a structured approach to cost savings and spend analysis• Deliver the base spend analysis to help identify cost savings opportunities for our Strategic Outsourcing organization Show less • Leading a team of 8 Buyers with a total yearly spend of over $100M across multiple categories such as Facilities, Construction, Technology services, Consultancies, and Telecom.• Update Senior Leadership Teams on key procurement, Sourcing initiatives and metrics.• Managing core supplier’s relationships and leading core procurement sourcing projectsKey achievements• Achieving saving and Client satisfaction targets.• Organizing work load, priorities and strength relationships with internal clients.• Coaching and supporting team members Show less • Responsible for the sourcing of services in the area of Facilities, Security, Construction, Energy, Professional Services and IT solutions.• Managing Clients requirements by providing an effective Procurement solution and contributing to cost reduction.• Supporting our Outsourcing business by managing third parties contracts due diligence, transition and transformation.• Performing Contract Management, Contract negotiations, Supplier Management and spending analyses.• I have performed this role for both UK and Ireland with a multimillion dollars spending and leading on request new Projects for business innovation, cost savings and strategies.Key achievements• Implementing Procurement Strategies• Achieving saving targets and Client satisfaction metrics• Effective Suppliers Management and Contract management• Successful implementation of key outsourcing projects Show less • Supply Chain team leader for the IBM Servers Z & P Series products.• Lead a team of 6 Supply Chain Specialists to ensure the timely and correct supply of components to build and ship to customers IBM Servers Z & P Series,• Support the Manufacturing End to End process by providing to the manufacturing organization the production plan based on supply availability and manufacturing capacity• Work with an extended Worldwide Team on a daily basis to balance worldwide inventory and components availability• Provide to Senior Leadership Team the supply & manufacturing status • Actively participate to Supply Readiness workshop and new products introduction• Lead new Projects for business innovation, cost savings and strategic initiatives.Key achievements• Satisfactory on time shipment and client satisfaction metrics• Design and deliver of new tracking documents to facilitate Manufacturing production plan.• Highly motivated team with excellent supply chain knowledge Show less • Responsible for managing the Supply Chain with Contract Manufacturing Suppliers for components of IBM Servers P & i Series.• Manage Suppliers relationships, Purchase Order & Contract management• Plan, execute the manufacturing requirements • Supplier Site readiness and new product introduction• Lead new strategic initiatives to drive cost reduction and increase supply availability• Manage inventory targets• Work closely with Logistic team to improve transportation time and cost. Key achievements• Developing and executing the Outsourcing strategy for Contract Manufacturing Show less • Supply Chain Team Leader for Contract Manufacturing Suppliers (IBM Servers p&i series products)• Manage Suppliers relationships• Plan and execute the manufacturing requirements• Purchase Order & Contract management• Support the quality program team• Lead new strategic initiatives to drive cost reduction and increase supply availability• Works on specific project were Subject matter expertize was required (example: difficult supply availability, quality recovery plan, new product introduction, invoices issues, audit.)• Act as main focal point between IBM in Italy and IBM in Ireland for issues and projects related to Contract Manufacturing Suppliers.Key achievements• Execution of the critical phase of the Manufacturing out sourcing and the transfer of the procurement activities from IBM Italy to IBM Ireland Show less • Work with an international team for the start-up of the Supply Chain organization within the new manufacturing site ( Ireland );• Manage knowledge transfer from IBM in Italy to IBM in Ireland;• Act as a focal point for key issues in the supply chain (supplier relationships, components availability, contract issues, quality etc.) • Work on changing the suppliers base in line with the new site location requirements• Provide transfer status up dates to the Senior Leadership teamKey achievements• Transfer of supply chain activities from IBM in Italy to Ireland.• Set up of a new Supply Chain organization• Business continuity for the production of IBM Servers P & i series Show less

  • Business Operations Manager

    May 2013 - Aug 2017

  • Procurement Operations Program Manager Europe

    Jul 2010 - Apr 2013

  • Service & Sourcing Procurement Manager for Ireland-Deputy- (IBM Ireland)

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  • Client Services Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

    May 2006 - Dec 2009

  • Supply Chain Team Leader

    Jul 2004 - Apr 2006

  • Supply Chain Commodity Leader

    May 2002 - Jun 2004

  • Supply Chain Team leader

    Jan 2001 - Apr 2002

  • Supply Chain Specialist (International Assignment )

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    May 1998 - Dec 1999

  • Shipping and Receiving Operator

    Oct 1996 - Apr 1998
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  Citi

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  Senior Sourcing Manager -Emerging technologies

  Senior Sourcing Manager with global responsibilities in the area of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, automation and web/mobile prototype design services. Providing sourcing support to Citi Innovation Labs, Citi Ventures and other Citi teams to help implementing the digitalization strategy. Main responsibilities: • Supporting contractual on boarding for new Fintech by leading contract implementation, drafting of appropriate agreements template and negotiation. • Leading the overall end to end on boarding process by working closely with all functions involved in the process (Technology-Legal-Finance and Third party management team).• Providing advices on how best profile Proof of Concept and Pilot projects with Fintech providers to achieve faster on boarding.• Participate in process improvement projects as required. • Prepare and lead RFI with the objective to identify Suppliers for pilots.• Research of potential Suppliers for specific emerging technology.Key Achievements:• Highly contributing to the Citi Innovation agenda by delivering several projects across the organization (ICG/GCB,Citi Ventures) and GEOs (APAC/EMEA & NAM).• Establishing strong relationship with Partners by delivering best in class and trusted Sourcing support.• Contributing to the on boarding and development of new team members and provide ongoing coaching. Show less

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  Verizon

  May 2021 - now

  Cybersecurity-Data Analytics & Cloud Infrastructure.

  • Sourcing Associate Director

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Sourcing Manager

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Sourcing Manager

    May 2021 - Apr 2022