Nicholas Taylor

High impact, strategic and business value driven Global Supply Chain and Procurement, Operations professional. I combine a background as lead procurement program manager for Dell’s Enterprise Storage NPI ($10B), a Booze Allen consultant in warehousing, distribution, logistics and supply chain management issues, and as a US Navy Officer leading teams supporting electrical and mechanical systems. Industries of interest: Manufacturing, Hardware, Electronics, Technology, Medical Device, Biotech Materials procurement experience with: cables, memory, power supply, plastics, metal fabrication, electronics. Finding ways to do the difficult, taking over troubled projects, strategizing and collaborating with cross functional teams to drive both cost and quality control, and maximizing global team performance -- These are qualities that define me. Strengths: • Strategic –Excel at developing creative solutions for supply chain and procurement; appointed as Chief of Staff at Dell Enterprise Storage to manage strategic projects • Project Management –Project Management SME, mentor to 7 • Global – Work direct with vendors in Asia and Americas, as well as coordinating with organic manufacturing in Americas and Europe • Adaptable/Innovative Thinker – Adept at quickly understanding new terrain and facing novel problems • Business Value Generation – Turn supply chain management from standard business operations to value generation function • Leadership – Noted for building and motivating high performing teams and selected from 40+ local peers to mentor Co-ops and new hires, as well as lead a campus recruiting team Accomplishments: • At Dell, selected amongst 100+ peers as Chief of Staff to manage diverse portfolio of strategic projects for Enterprise Storage NPI • Revitalized a failing cost savings program and created $1B in savings over 4 years • Integrated procurement programs of two large tech companies seamlessly that now support $20B in revenue and drive $250M in COGS savings annually Proficiencies: • Technology: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Quickbase • Skills: Matrixed project management, agile project management, program management, communication (training and public speaking), continuous improvement, M&A program integration