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Ross Bynum

@rossbynum

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I lead global sourcing and category strategies that reduce costs, strengthen suppliers, and optimize complex spend.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead global sourcing, category, and procurement strategies that deliver measurable savings, strengthen supplier performance, manage risk, and support long-range business planning.

I'm leading complex sourcing and contract negotiations at Magellan Behavioral Health across HR, facilities, IT, staffing, marketing, and other direct and indirect categories. I manage the full contract lifecycle and deliver 10–20% total-cost-of-ownership reductions.

Previously at Speedcast, I executed global sourcing strategies across technology, facilities, data circuits, warehousing, utilities, and maintenance. I reduced the active supplier base by 81%, cut onboarding time by 15%, improved supplier incident reporting by 50%, and supported a 12% improvement in cash flow after Chapter 11.

During nearly a decade at Halliburton Energy Services, I led global category strategy for more than $1.5B in spend for frac sand and proppant. I delivered $330M+ in bottom-line savings in 2019, optimized rail networks to cut freight costs by 25%, and developed sourcing teams while partnering with C-suite leaders on long-range strategy.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Sourcing Manager

Current

Magellan Behavioral Health

Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Conducts complex RFPs and negotiates contracts across multiple categories, achieving 10-20% cost reduction. Manages full contract lifecycle and collaborates with IT leadership on sourcing strategies.

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation RFP Cost Analysis Contract Management IT Sourcing Vendor Management

Global Sourcing Manager

Speedcast

Apr 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Developed and executed global sourcing strategies, reducing supplier base by 81% and driving cost reductions. Led supplier performance reviews and implemented process improvements.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Management Contract Negotiation Cost Reduction Process Improvement Supplier Performance Project Management

Global Category Manager

Halliburton Energy Services

Sep 2010 - Apr 2020 (9 years 7 months)

Led category contracting strategy for $1.5B+ in spend, delivering $330M+ in savings. Managed team and partnered with C-suite on long-term strategy.

Category Management Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Team Leadership Cost Optimization SAP

Senior Sourcing Lead

Halliburton Energy Services

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Managed strategic sourcing for frac sand, overseeing $15M+ weekly spend and achieving significant cost reductions. Optimized rail networks and improved TCO.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Cost Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Rail Logistics TCO analysis

Project Manager

Loftin Equipment Company

Sep 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year)

Managed projects for equipment company, ensuring timely delivery and coordination.

Production Management Co-op

Kohler Company

Jan 2009 - Aug 2009 (7 months)

Participated in production management co-op, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing operations.

Lead Pricing Analyst

Halliburton Energy Services

Provided global support for pricing and strategy, reducing invoicing errors by 15%. Served as subject matter expert for internal pricing.

Pricing Strategy Data Analysis Invoice Management SAP Cross Functional Collaboration

Market and Business Analyst

Halliburton Energy Services

Led strategic projects for Western Hemisphere business unit and coordinated yearly strategic conferences. Produced strategic reports and presentations for leadership.

Business Analysis Strategic Planning Presentation Skills Financial Reporting Market Analysis