Mark A. Aanonsen, C.P.M.
Home Depot, Plumbing Dept. Supervisor at The Home Depot
Seasoned Professional in the Field of Procurement, specializing in Laboratory and IT Commodities.
Purchasing Professional with experience in Industry, Educational & Government procurement sectors.  A strategic, innovative, forward-thinking, and experienced Supply chain professional with a proven record in strategic sourcing, cost savings, cost containment, leadership & management of new business processes, replenishment planning, materials management, life-cycle analysis & data mining, by utilizing e-Procurement technologies and directing in collaborative team-building efforts.  

Recognized and proven leader in establishing the vision, mission and strategy for procurement operations from the purchasing of goods and services to payment terms, employing contracts negotiation, awarding and encouraging broad-based usage, managing payment terms and reviewing spend history. Experienced in contracts, leadership, all commodities (with exception to industrial raw materials), change management, managing staff, supervision and directing.

Strengths include fostering ownership, shared decision-making, strong communication talent, and a strong customer service orientation and belief.  Proven ability in the development and execution of strategies that help to greatly improve service levels, and provide cost savings.  

Exceptional ability as a team leader, great interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively, with all clients, Suppliers (vendors), Faculty (difficult customers), Academic Departments (>260) Leaders, Staff, and student bodies.  

Being experienced in strategic sourcing strategies provides me an exceptional ability to employ them for implementation successfully across large organizations.  Experienced in change management, (internally & externally), having personally been involved with and managing three (3) previous internal business model & roles reorganizations.
The Home Depot
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-home-depot
* Always open to another Procurement opportunity!
New Jersey - New York Metro
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Home Depot, Plumbing Dept. Supervisor
State of New Jersey, Treasury Division, Dept. Of Purchase & Property, IT Section
https://www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-new-jersey
Analyze, develop and review large complex IT specifications for RFP issue,  Review complex data and work with external State Agencies, (Dept. Of Health & Human Services, Office Of Budget & Management as a couple examples), in developing RFP's for large engineered systems to fulfill their needs and daily requirements.  Ultimately award various types of contracts, (Coop, GSA, Term Contracts, and Agreements for those NJ State Agencies.  Demonstrated ability & technical understanding of Systems with complex technical architectures, Networks, Licensing, and all Hardware and Software.  Knowledge of all related NJ State statutes, laws, open public records act requirements and other metrics required for successful awards.  Exercising judgement and ability to write, negotiate, make decisions, and grant awards as required.  This position also requires excellent writing skills, solid customer service skills, and the need to effectively communicate with a variety and diverse group of various agency officials, as well as Vendorsand
Trenton, NJ. 08625
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Purchasing Specialist - State of New Jersey, IT Commodity
Princeton University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/princeton-university
Expertise in ALL commodity areas, with proficiency and skilled expertise in IT, Computers, all IT Hardware, Software (incl.Agreements, Licensing), Networking (from Mainframe to the Cloud), Communications (Microwave, Telephony & Wireless), Laboratory & Scientific Equipment and supplies, and Chemicals,

Sourcing Manager with a proven track record in consistently identifying and realizing excellent cost savings, along with developing innovative strategies in implementing new solutions.  A highly skilled negotiator with focus on supplier cultivation, management and collaboration. Consistent delivery of cost savings, as recently evidenced by an award of a "Certificate Of Recognition" (along with a bonus cash award), for delivering additional real cost savings of significant value on desktop hardware purchases during the recent recessionary period of 2010. It resulted in a $500,000.00 savings for the institution.

Daily management of a contracts portfolio, (approx.125 of 425 total contracts), in Finance. Utilization expertise in identifying, researching, data mining, developing, justifying, documenting, and consistent monitoring of contracts as required and dictated by their scope, need or expiration date.  This includes not just pricing, but by additionally employing creative negotiation tactics. Full utilization of electronic bidding practices, across 2-3 platforms, including Peoplesoft 6.0 as the current Financials office platform. Oversee approximately $200 million a year in spend, with annual cost savings of approximately $2.7 million annually.

Experienced and expert in procurement regulations, bidding practices, and contract negotiations. Very knowledgeable in the review and approval of terms & conditions, software licensing agreements, working knowledge of IT within an organization, licensing, and a multitude of agreements of various types.  Supervisory oversight for Buyers and their transactions, and terms & conditions, licensing, waivers, and specialty orders.
C.P.M. - Awarded Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager by ISM
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Sourcing Manager, Princeton University in Princeton, NJ.
United Telephone Company
Responsible for the inventory, distribution and management of two warehouses.  Handled day-to-day operations of ordering needs, inventory control, and all related logistics.  Responsible for management of 2 full-time and occassional employees.
Materials Manager
U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture
Responsible for Administrative functions for the Main Office and 32 Field Offices.  Main function was Inventory Reconciliation for those offices and capital equipment movement and tracking.  Also managed GSA Vehicle Fleet within the Agriculture Division.
Inventory-Procurement Specialist
Associates
I was a Criminal Justice major, with a minor in Computer Science.
Criminal Justice, minor in Computer Science
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Mercer County Community College
https://www.linkedin.com/school/mercer-county-community-college/
Diploma
What does everyone do at High School?!  I hung out, made friends, played and had fun.  Oh yeah, and I was academic and studied, earning my Diploma.
1975
Princeton High School
ISM, Institute of Supply Management, and, NAEP, National Association of Educational Purchasing.
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C.P.M., Lifetime Award
top of profile, ISM Co,
Certifications, Technical, NT Workstation Administrator, Windows NT, CNA Network Administrator, & Novell Networks.
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Computer Science, Key Punch Programming, Running Flowcharts.
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Law Enforcement
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Sociology, The Inner City Circle of Interest
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Asbestos Abatement Supervisor, State Licensed
Certified
CNA - Certified Network Administrator
Certified
Life & Casualty Insurance Agent, State Licensed
Cerified
Windows NT Administrator
Certified
Institute Of Supply Management (ISM)
48536
Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager, C.P.M.
Kaaselan and DeAngelo Corp.
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Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
NJ, State of
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Life Insurance & Propery Caualty Insurance License
US Department Of Agriculture
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Specialist - Procurement (GSA), Inventory Control & Capital Equipment
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New Jersey, United States
Mike Michalski
Firearms Instructor at Princeton University
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United States
Amy Campbell
Strategic Thought Partner
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Felicia Edwards, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPACC
Equity and Diversity Specialist at Princeton University
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Trenton, NJ
Bryant Blount
Assistant Dean and Manager of Strategic Communications at Princeton University
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Milltown, NJ
Laurie Hall
Assistant Vice Provost for Strategic Planning and Operations, Division of University Life at University of Pennsylvania
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Princeton, NJ
Glenn Brown
Student/Parent Loan Adminisrator at Princeton University
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Fairless Hills, PA
Gary Eshbaugh
Student Computing Coordinator at Princeton University
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Trenton, NJ
Allan Sirjoo
Student at Mercer County Community College
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Solvang, CA
Deborah Dawicki
Senior Database Administrator at RGNext (Raytheon/General Dynamics), Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Trenton, NJ
Pavel Makarski
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Jackson, NJ
James Anthenelli
Associate Software Engineer at Accenture
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Bellevue, WA
Media Media
Heavy machine operations  at The Home Depot
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Blue Springs, MO
scott floyd
plumbing sales at The Home Depot
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Oak Harbor, WA
Becky King
Department Supervisor at The Home Depot
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Pamela Muscente
Staff Accountant-Capital Assets at Princeton University
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Acworth, GA
Alejandro Salazar
ASM Lovesac
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Dallas, TX
Steve Andrews
Vice President: Centralized Facilities at Public Storage
NPI - National Procurement Institute
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Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) group
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ISM - Institute for Supply Management®
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Procurement Executives - Best in class
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Procurement Managers 10Y+
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Strategic Sourcing
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Higher Education Management
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Bank Fee Analysis
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Higher Education Treasury and Finance
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Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
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Procurement People
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Responsible Purchasing Network (3734762)
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Purchasing & Materials Management
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Procurement Jobs - Best in class
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