Sydney Baron
Sacramento
Summary
Strategic Sourcing Specialist with a proven track record of driving significant cost savings through data-driven negotiations and supplier optimization. Experience in contract execution, contract lifecycle management, with a strong focus on risk mitigation, compliance and total value. Adept at leveraging spend insights, managing supplier relationships and improving sourcing processes to support business objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sourcing Specialist
Blue Shield of California
Sacramento
07.2023 - Current
- Negotiated contracts across IT professional services, SaaS agreements, NDAs, consulting services and contingent labor with suppliers to achieve cost savings goals, minimize risk and meet business goals.
- Strategic contracting and governance for the company’s Application Development and Maintenance Program, including implementing strategies for right-shoring, workforce optimization and supplier consolidation
- Executed multiple RFXs to evaluate supplier proposals, bids, and quotations to determine best value option.
- Delivered approximately $10 million annual savings and cost avoidance by executing strategic sourcing strategies focused on total value, risk mitigation and supplier performance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify sourcing needs and requirements.
- Facilitated training sessions on sourcing best practices for team members and stakeholders.
Business Analyst
Blue Shield of California
Sacramento
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Contributed to the implementation of a centralized contract management system by managing contract data entry and ensuring data accuracy to support reporting, compliance and sourcing insights
- Executed Application Development and Maintenance work orders validating contract alignment, scope, and pricing
- Generated H1B client letters to support supplier resource onboarding, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and audit requirements
- Prepared presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management teams.
- Analyzed existing systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapeutic Pathways
Folsom
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Managed detailed data collection and reporting to track outcomes, ensuring accuracy and supporting data-driven decision making
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders (parents, clinicians and supervisors) to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Adhered to strict compliance and documentation standards, maintaining audit-ready records in regulated environments
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA 09.2016 - 04.2020
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor relations and management
- Proposal evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Category management
- Spend analysis
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder collaboration
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist
Blue Shield of California
07.2023 - Current
Business Analyst
Blue Shield of California
07.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapeutic Pathways
06.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Redlands
09.2016 - 04.2020