cody newton
@codynewton
Procurement and IT finance leader who cuts costs, optimizes processes, and manages multi-million-dollar budgets.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven procurement and budget management professional with 5+ years managing multi-million-dollar budgets, vendor relations, contract negotiations, and purchasing operations. I led initiatives that reduced IT services costs by ~25% (~$2M), developed an asset management system, and implemented a revenue-generating ITAD (E-Recycle) program.
I combine process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven financial planning to improve visibility and control over IT spend. I have hands-on experience in procurement, contract and asset management, FP&A, vendor performance management, and leading teams to meet SLAs and compliance requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of IT Finance
Saint Mary’s College of California
Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Managed multi‑million‑dollar IT budgets, reducing IT services spend ~25% (~$2M) and implementing an asset management and revenue-generating ITAD program to improve visibility and cost recovery.
IT Manager, Budgets & Purchasing
Saint Mary’s College of California
Oct 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Led procurement and purchasing operations for IT, owning PO/requisition workflows, invoice processing, inventory control, and supplier consolidation to align pricing and service levels with budget goals.
IT Purchasing Coordinator
Saint Mary’s College of California
Sep 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Coordinated end-to-end purchasing cycles for IT hardware and software, tracked orders and returns, supported asset lifecycle processes, and handled customer communications to resolve procurement issues.
Operations Manager
PrivateEyes, Inc.
May 2012 - May 2018 (6 years)
Managed operations across two locations with 30+ staff, maintained SLAs, improved process efficiency, oversaw onboarding/training, and managed client contracts and vendor sourcing for IT needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of Arizona
Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice with coursework focused on criminal justice principles and administration.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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