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Jayette Kerkman
Associate Manager Global Information Security & Compliance at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Racine, WI, United States
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Experience:
2022 : Present
SC Johnson
Associate Manager Global Information Security Risk & Compliance
• Function as a point of contact between the company and IT vendors
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for the IT/IS categories, representing >$130MM in spend, while influencing and managing key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and business partners
• Work closely with legal departments to ensure contracts terms are favorable to the company
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines with vendors
• Develop and execute sourcing strategy, including influencing, and aligning with the key business partners across IT and other cross-functional business units
• Responsible for ensuring that identified savings in capital are implemented, realized, and sustained
• Identify requirements and facilitate Requests for Information (RFI), Quote (RFQ), and Proposal (RFP) activities with vendors to assist in the competitive acquisition of technology
• Cost savings and avoidance – review and manage reporting of savings planned, achieved and costs avoided by IT Procurement
• Provide high level of issue resolution where necessary (supplier quality and service)
• Created procurement procedures in accordance with IT and Global policies and ensure alignment with business needs
• Utilize CLM e-procurement tool (Sirion Labs) to assist with reducing turnaround times and business risks
2019 :
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Associate Manager BPT Procurement
• Manage multiple commodities : system administrator, monitor inventory levels, minimum reorder points, determine products to order, maintenance service contracts, product delivery, online ordering sites and commodity programs.
• Assist in creation and monitoring of Service Level Agreement and perform vendor management responsibilities as Vendor Relationship Manager for commodities.
• Create RFP/RFQ templates
• Utilize paralegal training to review contracts, make contract language change recommendations to business lines and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Authorize inventory replenishments based on quantity on-hand, usage history, research potential sources for products/services, and approve payment for purchases.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, delivery schedules, and selects products or service for purchase.
• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Maintain approved vendor list.
• Respond to the various departments within the organization who may need information regarding vendors, products, deliveries, etc.
• Handle and resolve customer’s problems. Identified the root cause of the problem(s) and corrective action was taken that will ensure customer’s satisfaction.
2013 : 2019
Johnson Financial Group
Buyer
• Assist in creation of Service Level Agreement and RFP templates and contract negotiations
• Use procurement, product and market expertise in reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Place and enter purchase orders, establish due dates, monitor progress and expedite to ensure on time delivery.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, delivery schedules, and selects products or service for purchase.
• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Maintain approved vendor list.
• Respond to the various departments within the organization who may need information regarding vendors, products, deliveries, etc.
• Check all invoice discrepancies involving vendors in your area of responsibility. Correct, approve and return to Accounting in a timely manner.
• Handled and resolved customer’s problems. Identified the root cause of the problem(s) and corrective action was taken that will ensure customer’s satisfaction.
2012 : 2013
Johnson Financial Group
Purchasing Coordinator
• Assist in creation of Service Level Agreement and RFP templates and contract negotiations
• Use procurement , product and market expertise in reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Place and enter purchase orders, establish due dates, monitor progress and expedite to ensure on time delivery.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, delivery schedules, and selects products or service for purchase.
• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Maintain approved vendor list.
• Respond to the various departments within the organization who may need information regarding vendors, products, deliveries, etc.
• Check all invoice discrepancies involving vendors in your area of responsibility. Correct, approve and return to Accounting in a timely manner.
• Handled and resolved customer’s problems. Identified the root cause of the problem(s) and corrective action was taken that will ensure customer’s satisfaction.
2005 : 2012
Johnson Financial Group
IT Purchasing Coordinator
SC Johnson
Associate Manager Global Information Security Risk & Compliance
• Function as a point of contact between the company and IT vendors
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for the IT/IS categories, representing >$130MM in spend, while influencing and managing key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and business partners
• Work closely with legal departments to ensure contracts terms are favorable to the company
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines with vendors
• Develop and execute sourcing strategy, including influencing, and aligning with the key business partners across IT and other cross-functional business units
• Responsible for ensuring that identified savings in capital are implemented, realized, and sustained
• Identify requirements and facilitate Requests for Information (RFI), Quote (RFQ), and Proposal (RFP) activities with vendors to assist in the competitive acquisition of technology
• Cost savings and avoidance – review and manage reporting of savings planned, achieved and costs avoided by IT Procurement
• Provide high level of issue resolution where necessary (supplier quality and service)
• Created procurement procedures in accordance with IT and Global policies and ensure alignment with business needs
• Utilize CLM e-procurement tool (Sirion Labs) to assist with reducing turnaround times and business risks
2019 :
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Associate Manager BPT Procurement
• Manage multiple commodities : system administrator, monitor inventory levels, minimum reorder points, determine products to order, maintenance service contracts, product delivery, online ordering sites and commodity programs.
• Assist in creation and monitoring of Service Level Agreement and perform vendor management responsibilities as Vendor Relationship Manager for commodities.
• Create RFP/RFQ templates
• Utilize paralegal training to review contracts, make contract language change recommendations to business lines and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Authorize inventory replenishments based on quantity on-hand, usage history, research potential sources for products/services, and approve payment for purchases.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, delivery schedules, and selects products or service for purchase.
• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Maintain approved vendor list.
• Respond to the various departments within the organization who may need information regarding vendors, products, deliveries, etc.
• Handle and resolve customer’s problems. Identified the root cause of the problem(s) and corrective action was taken that will ensure customer’s satisfaction.
2013 : 2019
Johnson Financial Group
Buyer
• Assist in creation of Service Level Agreement and RFP templates and contract negotiations
• Use procurement, product and market expertise in reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Place and enter purchase orders, establish due dates, monitor progress and expedite to ensure on time delivery.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, delivery schedules, and selects products or service for purchase.
• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Maintain approved vendor list.
• Respond to the various departments within the organization who may need information regarding vendors, products, deliveries, etc.
• Check all invoice discrepancies involving vendors in your area of responsibility. Correct, approve and return to Accounting in a timely manner.
• Handled and resolved customer’s problems. Identified the root cause of the problem(s) and corrective action was taken that will ensure customer’s satisfaction.
2012 : 2013
Johnson Financial Group
Purchasing Coordinator
• Assist in creation of Service Level Agreement and RFP templates and contract negotiations
• Use procurement , product and market expertise in reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Place and enter purchase orders, establish due dates, monitor progress and expedite to ensure on time delivery.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, delivery schedules, and selects products or service for purchase.
• Research and resolve Vendor disputes; including product or pricing issues, and invoice and contract discrepancies
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Maintain approved vendor list.
• Respond to the various departments within the organization who may need information regarding vendors, products, deliveries, etc.
• Check all invoice discrepancies involving vendors in your area of responsibility. Correct, approve and return to Accounting in a timely manner.
• Handled and resolved customer’s problems. Identified the root cause of the problem(s) and corrective action was taken that will ensure customer’s satisfaction.
2005 : 2012
Johnson Financial Group
IT Purchasing Coordinator
Company:
SC Johnson
About
Manage contracts with a company’s vendors to ensure best prices. Responsible for the procurement of products and services, analyze costs, negotiate contract details and favorable payment terms, and offer strategies and solutions to help company better manage costs on supplies and vendor services. Manage bidding/quote process, purchasing, and service agreements. Provide inventory management of technology hardware, software, internal forms, and promotional items. Interact with various levels of management, departments, and locations seeking quantitative data following company standard guidelines. Responsible for following Vendor Management Program guidelines for engaged vendors to ensure Service Level Agreements, deliveries, and timeliness is met as well as all due diligence reporting/tracking is completed.
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