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Lane McConnell

Lane McConnell

Procurement Leader: Driving Growth & Efficiency

Accounting / Finance

Gurnee, Township of Warren, Lake

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About Lane McConnell:

Seasoned procurement professional with over two decades of hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship optimization. Proven track record of driving significant cost savings, streamlining supply chains, and delivering tangible value across diverse industries. Committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of procurement operations. Passionate about leveraging innovation and technology to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Ready to bring extensive expertise and leadership to drive organizational success.

Experience

Procurement Leader | Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reduction Expert
Summary

Highly accomplished procurement leader with 20+ years of experience driving cost savings, revenue growth, and operational efficiency through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management. Proven ability to leverage data analytics for informed decision-making and project management expertise to ensure successful project execution. Skilled in building strong vendor relationships and fostering a culture of collaboration.

Key Skills

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
Cost Reduction & Optimization
Vendor Management & Relationship Building
Project Management & Execution
Data Analytics & Reporting
Leadership & Team Management
IT Procurement & Systems
Experience

Director of Procurement | Norman Distribution Inc. (Oct 2020 - Apr 2024)
Senior Buyer | Encore Repair Services, LLC (Mar 2014 - Oct 2020)
Procurement Manager | Held various roles in procurement and IT management (June 2001 - Oct 2020)
Quantifiable Achievements

Reduced annual supply chain costs by over $3.6 million (Encore Repair Services)
Increased revenue by 10% through strategic procurement initiatives (eParts and More)
Improved customer satisfaction scores by 1.7% through effective vendor management (Switchfast Technologies)
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Education

Harper College Dec 1987 

Palatine, IL 

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