Jill Perez

JILL PEREZ, MBA-| Summerville, SC | www.linkedin.com/in/jillperez/ |- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven professional with experience in managing end-to-end procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaborations. Proven track record in optimizing procurement strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving cost savings. Skilled in ERP systems, risk management, and process improvements. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sandoz – Princeton, NJ (Remote contractor) Insights & Analytics (I&A) Generalist | Jun. 2022 – Jun. 2024 Led a cross-functional workshop with 10 departments to enhance processes, optimizing a $300M product portfolio. Developed and managed the I&A KPI Dashboard for a $2B commercial portfolio, strengthening relationships and performance. Served as P3 SuperUser, supporting competitive intelligence and primary market research projects, ensuring compliance with third-party risk management protocols. Implemented process improvements across functions, utilizing ERP tools such as SAP to streamline operations. Managed quarterly payer accrual updates for bio-inline products, contributing to accurate financial forecasting. Johnson & Johnson – New Brunswick, NJ Senior Financial Analyst | Oct. 2004 – Apr. 2010 Achieved over $1M in cost savings by analyzing and enhancing the supplier discount program as part of a Six Sigma Greenbelt project. Led the implementation of global P2P tools, including Ariba Buyer and SAP, across 110+ J&J affiliates, focusing on procurement modules. Managed a team of four to improve procurement processes and integrate accounts payable systems for 200+ US affiliates across 25 countries. Ensured Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance through meticulous documentation and testing of procurement activities. EDUCATION Master of Business Administration (MBA) Rutgers Business School Concentrations: Marketing, Strategic Change Management Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) University of Miami Major: International Finance & Marketing Minors: Business Law, English Honors: General Honors, Business Dean’s Scholarship, President’s Honor Roll SKILLS Technical Skills: ERP Systems (SAP, Ariba Buyer), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Data Analysis Tools (Qlik Sense), Process Improvement (Six Sigma Green Belt) Procurement Skills: Supplier Negotiations, Contract Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Strategic Sourcing, Cross-Functional Collaboration VOLUNTEERISM Lasagne Love Chef - making and delivering meals to neighbors in need