2020 -
2021 Global IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst @
2016 -
2019 Strategic IT Procurement Manager @
2011 -
2016 IT Project Manager @
2003 -
2010 Integrated Technology IT Specialist @
John Friend Education
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (Business Administration, Management and Operations)
John Friend Skills
Communication
Business Solution
Business Requirements
Software Industry
Strategic Relationships
Troubleshooting
Service-Level Agreements (SLA)
Stakeholder Relations
Contractual Obligations
Relationship Building
Management Professional
Invoice Processing
Written Communication
Cost Savings
Customer Insight
Solution Building
Procurement Management
Strategic Procurement
Renewals
Supplier Relationship Management
Business Reviews
Creative Problem Solving
Purchase Orders
RFx Process
Contract Terms
People Management
Critical Thinking
Handle Multiple Projects
Attention to Detail
Contract Requirements
Strategic Sourcing
Procurement
Security
Forecasting
Vendor Management
Analytical Skills
Project Planning
Business Process Improvement
Business Strategy
Global Sourcing
Continuous Improvement
Budgeting
Supply Chain Optimization
Supplier Negotiation
Supply Chain Management
Global Delivery
Cost Control
Data Analysis
Purchasing
Windows
Office 365
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Team Building
Public Speaking
Team Leadership
Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Contract Negotiation
Customer Service
Organizational Leadership
Time Management
Negotiation
Teamwork
Sourcing
Problem Analysis
IT Asset Management
omni-channel
Categorization
Spend Analysis
Microsoft Power BI
Career Management
Lifelong Learning
Search Engine Technology
Artificial Intelligence for Business
Linux
System Administration
Computer Hardware
IT Service Management
Servers
Problem Analysis and Resolution
Internet Protocol Suite Tcp/Ip
Project Management
Operating Systems
DNS
Project Implementation
VMware
Active Directory
Novell Netware
Windows Server
Software Installation
Solution Architect
Domain Name System Dns
Data Center
PMP
Hardware
Windows 7
Software Documentation
ITIL
Research
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp
SQL
Technical Support
TCP/IP
Domain Name System
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Internet Protocol Suite
John Friend Summary
John Friend, based in Forest City, NC, US, is currently a Strategic Sourcing Lead at Lowe's Companies, Inc.. John Friend brings experience from previous roles at Tech Providers, Inc, PYRAMID CONSULTING - PYCO001-0000, Workbridge Associates and Insight Global. John Friend holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration, Management and Operations @ University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business. With a robust skill set that includes Communication, Business Solution, Business Requirements, Software Industry, Strategic Relationships and more. John Friend has 1 emails and 1 mobile phone numbers on RocketReach.
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