Amboka Bumba, MBA
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Lead at Syneos Health (Previously INC Research/inVentiv Health)
Senior Level Global Sourcing, Purchasing and Vendor Management
I have extensive experience in the global market including: Strategic sourcing, vendor and risk management, purchasing activities, contract supervision, supply chain management, procurement tool implementation,  budgeting, cost forecast, financial system management, reporting, project implementation, personnel management and supervision, staff training and orientation, global initiative support and quality control metrics implementation.
Syneos Health (Previously INC Research/inVentiv Health)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/syneos-health
Lead team of four sourcing managers across multiple categories to ensure value improvement, value creation, spend visibility, supplier base consolidation, process improvement, Key performance management and savings to operations.
Managed and developed strategies for a +$300m portfolio of clinical categories including drug sourcing and distribution, medical equipment, patient engagement, direct to patient, e-suite (ePRO-eCOA) and imaging. 
Coordinated the distribution of clinical supplies and equipment to US and global sites.
Led logistic initiatives including distribution, storage, packaging, labeling, customs clearance, 
Performed and drive competitive sourcing events (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs), supported vendor selection, negotiated commercial contract, pricing, and rebates.
Implemented Supplier Value Management with key suppliers to foster innovation, managed supplier performance, and established Governance Model.
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
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Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Lead
Patheon
https://www.linkedin.com/company/patheon
Provided strategic leadership and direction to the operational (site) purchasing groups. Established roadmap of annual category objectives, strategies, and projects. Track and report project progress and project savings.
Managed +$160m of indirect categories spend including Energy, Temporary labor, Primary and secondary packaging as well as labelling.
Deployed sourcing techniques (e.g. tenders to auctions) to ensure optimal category savings.
Rationalized and leveraged the vendor base on a category basis.
Established and managed senior executive relationships within the category supply base.
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Category Manager (contractor)
IQVIA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/iqvia
Anticipated and assessed potential impacts of vendors’ risks to the company's business operation or to the customers. Drove risk management changes & policies following GCP guidelines
Worked diligently with key stakeholders to establish annual goals/objectives and monitored progress throughout the year. 
Evaluated vendors in the areas of financial viability, quality assurance, data protection (privacy), data security, bribery, and corruption as well as for social responsibility. 
Supported quality assurance program, evaluation, auditing, and reporting
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Purchasing Manager  (Vendor and Risk Management)
IQVIA
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Provided leadership and management of purchasing projects from conception through deployment. Supported business units with budgets, resource plans, milestones, tracking metrics and measures. 
Developed “Best-in-class” vendor program.
Developed and implemented supplier categories codes and definitions to help with global spend classification. Classified spend more than $3.5 billion over 17 source systems. 
Managed RFX’s and to compete vendors via e-auction (Ariba) for best pricing options. 
Managed over +300 e-Events inviting over +1500 vendors for top dollar savings (+/- $12M to $15M annually) – Ariba.
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
IQVIA
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Oversee and manage fill set of books, which includes General Ledger, Fixed Asset, Account Receivable, and Accounts Payable.  Performed month-end closing activities. 
Ensured journals, write-offs, and financial adjustments were documented and approved. 
Monitor monthly compliance reports, to ensure timely reporting. Test and document control processes to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. 
Assist in the preparation for the annual budget process, periodic forecasts and financial analysis.
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Finance Manager
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Finance, General
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Strayer University
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Bachelor of Science - BS
Business Administration and Management
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Strayer University
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Children
North Carolina FC Youth
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncfcyouth
Provided basic soccer instructions to children between the age of 5 to 15 years old
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