JOSEPH ANTHONY SOUS, C.P.M., A.P.P.

Boca Raton, FL 33498

joe.anthony15@gmail.com

Mobile: 954 547.2878

www.linkedin.com/in/josephanthonysous

SUMMARY
Forward thinking, results focused supply chain/real estate management professional with superior organizational,
leadership and negotiation skills. Interpersonal and articulate, consistently establish and sustain rapport
with business partners, vendors and suppliers leading to effective contract negotiations while maintaining
positive relations across all organizational levels. Excel in negotiation, problem solving and time
management. Excellent trouble shooter, ability to identify areas of concern and implement timely
corrective measures. Consistently delivered on projects within or before deadlines. Commercial multi-site
real estate development leader with competencies in renovations, materials procurement and facilities
maintenance management projects. Other areas of strength include:
Supplier Sourcing & Analysis
Project Leasing
Lease Negotiations

Cost Reduction & Containment

Process Improvement
Inventory Control

Risk Assessment
Competitive Supplier Bidding
Real Estate Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, South Florida

2014-Present

Working with a startup school in the West Palm Beach area. Currently setting up procurement, negotiating contracts
and planning a retrofit of the interior space with future plans of expansion.

ANTHEM EDUCATION, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

2003 2014
Vice President of Procurement & Business Development (April 2005 December 2014)
Managed overall procurement processes, educational supplies, insurance services, budget administration and real
estate development projects and expansion projects for 12 divisions across 14 states and 41 locations, impacting
approximately 1,900 employees with annual revenue of $240M. Managed 9 direct reports and 20 Facility
Coordinators.

Developed and implemented purchasing and accounting systems with the finance team resulting in higher
productivity, greater visibility and tracking.
Effectively negotiate complex contracts with publishers on book adoptions and discounts annually increasing
profitability over $1M.
Instituted a score card system to manage supplier performance.
Research, negotiate terms and implement multiple insurance products and services, including professional
liability policies, property & casualty, workmans compensation, cyber, fiduciary and crime. Consistently
maintain costs within or under budget specifications.
Manage company real estate portfolio of over 1.5M feet which includes key metrics such as termination dates,
security deposits, letter of credits while reducing construction costs by over $2M.
Consult with clients, and internal /external business partners to share knowledge and experience across a broad
range of business disciplines, including but not limited to contract negotiations on product & service sales, and
real estate acquisitions.
Evaluate and forecast business needs within vertical and implement standard operating policies and procedures to
streamline a standard of excellence within the department while maintaining and managing an annual budget of
$65M.
Consistently negotiated and saved over $1M in annual shipping costs.
Reduced general contractor construction costs over $10 per foot and FF&E by 30%.

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Director of Purchasing (September 2003-April 2005)

Managed and supported purchasing operations, e-purchasing requisition system, bids, contract negotiations and
administrative processes. Partnered with finance and accounting staff on POS, inventory management, budgeting and
forecasting.
Centralized the purchasing process across company operations, and instituted policy and procedure guidelines for
all campuses acquisitions, while consolidating similar vendors leading to favorable terms and discounts.
Increased POS revenue by 20%.
Reduced medical, office and janitorial expenses by over 15%.
Liaison to landlords and property managers for correspondence and facility issues.

LED SOLUTION, INC., Ontario, Canada

Contracted South Florida Consultant (December 2001-August 2003)

2001-2003

Strategic and competent advisor to the President of the company focused in high-volume contract negotiations, tactical
execution and post-sale support for new and existing clients in the LED video/messaging billboard industry.
Supported the President on the decision making process by sharing expertise in the design and delivery of valueadded process improvements in operations, service quality and supplier relationship management.
Targeted key markets with high traffic counts per the Department of Transportation findings for expansion.

MAYORS JEWELERS, INC., Sunrise, Florida

Senior Purchasing Agent (November 1998-December 2001)

1998 - 2001

Managed centralized purchasing functions for 41 retail jewelry locations across the United States and corporate
headquarters including cost analysis, bid process, contract negotiation and specialized service agreements with
vendors.
Procured printing and catalog advertising services in conjunction with marketing team specifications.
Sourced out new suppliers for POS hardware, software and various internal collateral requirements.
Oversaw supplier management process, negotiated key vendors contracts and consistently maintained or lowered
price levels.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, bidding process and procurement of fixtures and elements for the
construction of new stores from design to completion.
Saved over $1M annually in corporate contracts and retail build outs by implementing cost containment methods
and technology improvements leading to accurate materials management and inventory control reporting.
Saved over $1M with major credit card vendor by re-negotiating contract.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts Social & Behavioral Sciences / Minor: Business Administration
William Paterson University, Wayne NJ
Certified Purchasing Manager and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner
Institute for Supply Management (formerly NAPM) - Member since 1998
Lifetime C.P.M. certification obtained
CPM Certification Program
Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, FL
CPSM Certification
Independent Study- expected spring 2015
Computer Expertise:
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Great Plains, eRequestor, MS Project Manager & Harbor Flex