Bill Kush

Senior IT Procurement & Vendor Management Leader with 10+ years of experience supporting global enterprises across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and managed services environments. Proven expertise in contract lifecycle management (CLM), vendor governance, IT asset management (ITAM), and procurement operations. Demonstrated success driving multimillion-dollar cost savings through contract renegotiation, license optimization, and vendor performance management.

Highly effective in remote environments collaborating with Legal, Finance, Security, and IT leadership.

Senior Procurement Contract Manager (Consultant) - Holland & Knight LLP - Brandon, FL

(2019-09 - 2026-01)

Integral part of global IT procurement and contract management functions supporting all firm offices and practice areas.

• Managed enterprise IT procurement operations across software, hardware, and managed services, overseeing $50M+ in vendor spend and improving cost efficiency by up to 15% through contract optimization and vendor performance management.
• Negotiated complex vendor agreements, software licensing, and managed service contracts delivering multimillion-dollar savings.
• Led full contract lifecycle management from negotiation and execution through renewals and compliance monitoring reducing contract cycle times by 25% and improving audit readiness across global operations.
• Partnered with Legal, Finance, and IT leadership to align procurement objectives with firm policy, data privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Utilized CLM and Procure-to-Pay platforms to streamline approvals, automate renewals, and improve audit readiness leveraging multiple procurement tools including ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Spend Connect.
• Established vendor scorecards, KPIs, and SLA monitoring frameworks ensuring consistent quality and accountability.
• Conducted global market analyses to identify emerging technologies, pricing trends, and service delivery innovations.
• Oversaw vendor due diligence, risk assessments, and cybersecurity compliance for all technology suppliers, ensuring adherence to ISO standards, GDPR, and SOC 1 / SOC 2 requirements.
• Delivered executive reporting on IT spend analytics, savings initiatives, and vendor performance to senior firm leadership.

IT Asset Manager (Consultant) - Wells Fargo Bank - Round Lake Beach, IL

(2017-09 - 2019-08)

Supported enterprise software licensing management, entitlement validation, and audit readiness for data center and infrastructure environments using SAP and Ariba procurement systems.

• Assisted internal Lines of Business (LOBs) with ordering, evaluating, and managing contractual obligations for enterprise software and hardware solutions.
• Collected, analyzed, and remediated software license requests and entitlement gaps, supporting compliance with internal audit and risk frameworks.
• Proactively executed technology asset remediation and data clean-up initiatives, improving accuracy across software ordering and service catalogs.
• Supported LOB representatives in creating and processing software orders, evaluations, and migrations while maintaining accurate, real-time tracking of remediation requests in a remote, enterprise environment.
• Collaborated with distributed technology, infrastructure, and production support teams to support software validation, compliance, and audit preparedness.
• Ensured adherence to enterprise compliance frameworks including CRMP and BSA/AML, maintaining audit-ready documentation and governance alignment.
• Maintained service-level agreements and communicated with management on cost of ownership, financial exposure, and licensing risk.

IT Senior Procurement Specialist (Consultant) - Federal Reserve Bank - Chicago, IL

(2016-07 - 2017-09)

• Led and coordinated complex RFP, RFQ, and RFI initiatives for enterprise software, technology services, and IT vendors, advising stakeholders on procurement best practices and sourcing strategy.
• Delivered cost reductions through vendor consolidation, licensing standardization, and value engineering, leveraging strategic supplier relationships.
• Established supplier selection criteria and facilitated cross-functional evaluations to award contracts in compliance with NIST, CSF, ISO, FFIEC, and GDPR frameworks.
• Managed procurement processes end-to-end, acting as liaison between vendors, Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders across distributed Federal Reserve environments.
• Partnered with Legal staff, business users, and vendors to resolve complex procurement, contractual, and compliance issues, including software licensing and risk considerations.
• Provided negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance guidance to procurement staff and leadership.
• Ensured key suppliers met contractual, financial, and service-level obligations, promoting continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

IT Procurement Contract Analyst (Consultant) - CNA Insurance - Chicago, IL

(2015-11 - 2016-06)

• Facilitated development of sourcing and negotiation strategies using spend analysis, supplier market intelligence, and contract lifecycle data.
• Led contract negotiations for software, hardware, and services ensuring alignment with business, legal, and financial requirements.
• Managed supplier agreements and contingency planning to ensure continuity of critical IT services and asset availability.
• Partnered with Legal, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and business stakeholders to finalize contract terms and ensure compliance.
• Analyzed contracts, supplier proposals, and pricing structures to identify risks, cost savings, and optimization opportunities.
• Oversaw contract approvals and purchase order workflows ensuring compliance with internal procurement controls.
• Supported asset lifecycle planning and vendor performance management initiatives.

Master's Degree - Business Administration - Regis University

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science - St. Leo University