PETER OOLEY
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic procurement expert with extensive experience at Best Buy, specializing in contract negotiation and strategic sourcing..
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
City Of Minneapolis
Minneapolis
10.2024 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely procurement of products.
- Developed and maintained inventory management systems for efficiency.
- Led the development of Request for Proposal documents to ensure compliance with all regulations and requirements.
- Developed and maintained project management standards, processes, templates, and governance models.
- Supported the monitoring and updating of project progress in project management tools.
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Best Buy
Richfield
10.2018 - 10.2024
- Managed RF(x) operations within IT software and hardware sectors.
- Negotiated directly with vendors to achieve cost savings and avoid expenses.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships to enhance collaboration.
- Developed category strategies aligning savings with resource management and business leadership goals.
- Provided stakeholders with visibility into sourcing timelines, improving negotiation outcomes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Legal and Risk teams to mitigate risks.
- Served as Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Best Buy Co. Inc. in Richfield, MN.
Contracts Module Administrator
Best Buy Co. Inc
Richfield
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Engage with the BBY Procurement Categories to review and build a central repository
- Develop training materials and lead training sessions for BBY employees on using the Oracle Management tool
- Work across business Categories to align process improvement related to contract management
- Participate in process reviews affecting the contract repository
- Contracts Module Administrator at Best Buy Co. Inc. in Richfield, MN
Paralegal
American Medical Systems
Minnetonka
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Draft, negotiate and manage over 1200 active contracts
- Act as an intermediary between the AMS Business Units, Compliance and the Legal Department
- Respond to contract issues and questions from the AMS Business Units.
- Recognize inefficient processes and work with the Legal team, the AMS Business Units and Compliance to improve and streamline processes
- Paralegal at American Medical Systems, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN
Education
BFA -
University of MN
Duluth01.1996
Skills
- Oracle Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- RF(x)
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Sourcing strategy
- Project management
Timeline
Buyer
City Of Minneapolis
10.2024 - Current
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Best Buy
10.2018 - 10.2024
Contracts Module Administrator
Best Buy Co. Inc
11.2015 - 10.2018
Paralegal
American Medical Systems
06.2012 - 10.2015
BFA -
University of MN