RAMON MORADI
Turlock
Summary
Combine my education and 25 + years professional experience as an analyst, risk and compliance officer, real estate and financial services, supply chain and operations officer and Procurement experience and a knowledge of LifeScience with legal savvy combined with a committed work ethic to become a successful Senior Strategic Sourcing Manger with The University of California, Office of the President.
Dynamic Strategic Sourcing Analyst with extensive experience at UC Merced, adept in contract negotiation and supply chain management. Proven track record in analyzing data and preparing impactful reports for senior management, while streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in Oracle and Excel, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across teams.
Resourceful Strategic Sourcing Analyst adept at increasing productivity and efficiency through specialized skills in data analysis, cost reduction strategies, and supplier negotiation. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, leveraging these soft skills to navigate complex procurement challenges and optimize sourcing processes. Committed to delivering strategic insights and actionable solutions that drive value and competitive advantage.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR 3 / CATEGORY MANAGER
UC Merced
Merced
02.2022 - Current
- Issued $454 million out of $900 million of UC Merced's Spend in last 4 years, which resulted in 51% of Procurements total Spend.
- Train, manage and mentor group of Category Managers, Sr. Buyers in the Procurement Department.
- Participated in UCOP systemwide search for e-Sourcing Technology Project.
- Issued 64% of UC Merced's purchase orders through all categories in the first three years, which resulted in $387 million in spending.
- Negotiate free U.S. Bank - Flex Perks credit card terms with suppliers and reduce operational workload on UC Merced and it's suppliers while capturing 2% in rebates on all transactions and simultaneously reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency to suppliers and multiple departments at UC Merced.
- Work on special projects for Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).
- Submit monthly and quarterly audit reports independently and assist Senior Contract Manager in audit reviews for SB 820 & Regents Policy 5402 and Article 5 (AgileOne Reporting)
- Prepared, published and awarded RFP's in CalUSource in several categories, such as Professional Services, Information Technology (I.T.) and Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO), for UC Merced campus.
- Drafted, negotiated, and executed complex revenue agreements, art loan exhibits, speaker and artist engagements, memoranda of understanding, and sales and services agreements in every category.
- Leverage Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) to ensure rebate and patronage incentives are earned while streamlining and leveraging pre-negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions.
- Created a new process for tracking Certificate of Insurances (COI) with Oracle EPR after UCOP Insurance Tracking Services (ITS) contact expired.
- Backup UC Merced PCard Administrator.
STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST 2
UC Merced
Merced
01.2020 - Current
- Led UCM project in testing, validating UCM Spend data for accuracy and normalization of monthly files to be delivered to UCOP and fed into GEP/CalUSource.
- Created PowerPoint Presentation with charts and graphs depicting Procurement & Supply Chain KPI's for CPO to present to CFO.
- Analyzed Data from various systems and prepared reports to senior management.
- Reviewed and summarized all Oracle Business Network (OBN) / System Wide contracts on reports.
- Analyzed, tested and recommended changes to data regarding UC Merced transition from Jaeger to Oracle.
- Created campus and department reports for tracking, analysis and reporting purposes.
- Gather, collect and prepare Public Records Request (PRA) documents for Campus Privacy Officer.
- Primary backup to Supplier Support Department and assisted in onboarding of 4,000 plus vendors for UC Merced.
PRIME VENDOR ANALYST
Medline Industries, Inc
Palo Alto
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Created, maintained and developed relationships with the customer and vendor community
- Hosted weekly meetings with the supply chain, materials services, and Medline sales teams.
- Presented findings and recommendations to sales management to solve problems and issues related to sales opportunities.
- Evaluated vendor contracts for cost-effectiveness and alignment with business goals.
- Prepared and presented reports on vendor performance metrics to management teams.
- Managed vendor inquiries and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Generated monthly reports on vendor performance, pricing trends and cost savings opportunities.
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, BANKING SERVICES OFFICER / OPERATIONS OFFICER
California Bank of Commerce
Fremont
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed various portfolios of banking clients in excess of $65 million dollars.
- Experienced in Asset Based Lending, Land & Construction, SBA Lending, Commercial Real Estate and Business Lines of Credit.
- Reviewed, analyzed and lent money on Borrowing Base, Inventory and Equipment.
- Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
- Established and revised new credit policies and procedures and presented changes to board and executives.
- Reviewed project estimates and ensured disbursement were aligned with work completed on construction loans.
- Provided support on finance issues, policies and practices and worked as liaison between the credit and finance departments.
- Worked with legal, credit and management teams to structure and negotiate client loan agreements to secure banks assets.
- Participated in the approval of contract language to ensure consistency with approved financial terms and conditions.
- Streamlined and automated existing processes and recommended process improvements.
- Ordered and managed and assisted in review of appraisal, environmental and commercial real estate reports.
- Opened, reviewed and settled title and escrow accounts and disputes.
- Maintained credit and legal files in physical and electric format.
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
CapitalSource Business Finance
Campbell
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Approved and advanced money to clients on daily basis within an established Loan & Security Agreement (LSA).
- Drafted credit authorizations for approval of renewals, variances, and exceptions.
- Established a workout plan and payback terms with troubled clients.
- Gathered financial information, analyzed it and made recommendations based on P/L and risks.
- Handled all invoice processing and payment workflow, PO Tracking, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly journal entries.
CREDIT COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Heritage Bank of Commerce
San Jose
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Created and presented board package for the executives and board members on a monthly basis using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Vendor communications and resolved exceptions/errors directly with vendors.
- Ensured the institution was following state and federal laws and regulations; and assisted in audit reviews.
- Documented process flows and developed requirements for functional improvements and enhancements.
Education
Commercial Contract Fundamentals Certificate -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Economics
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.2010
Skills
- SAP
- Jaggaer
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- CalUSource
- Portfolio Management
- Documenting Processes
- MS Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Contract negotiation
- Supply chain management
Timeline
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR 3 / CATEGORY MANAGER
UC Merced
02.2022 - Current
STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST 2
UC Merced
01.2020 - Current
PRIME VENDOR ANALYST
Medline Industries, Inc
03.2019 - 07.2019
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, BANKING SERVICES OFFICER / OPERATIONS OFFICER
California Bank of Commerce
04.2015 - 12.2018
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
CapitalSource Business Finance
05.2013 - 04.2015
CREDIT COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Heritage Bank of Commerce
05.2011 - 03.2013
Commercial Contract Fundamentals Certificate -
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Economics
San Jose State University