Juan Sanchez

Results-oriented Procurement and Logistics Specialist with over 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, inventory control, and operational efficiency within the education technology sector. Proven ability to lead procurement initiatives, optimize expenditures, support budget compliance, and ensure uninterrupted services. Expertise includes IT hardware, software, audio-visual equipment, technology services, logistics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Technology Acquisition Analyst at FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY (2025-06 – Present)

• Develop new management strategies to streamline correspondence, planning, ordering, and vendor support operations, ensuring uninterrupted services to meet daily student needs through school-specific software.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new technology and maintain an in-depth understanding of the current LaunchBox application.
• Manage ordering and receipt of components for monthly student distribution, ensuring technology meets program requirements and academic stipulations.
• Coordinate and analyze new approaches, mentor teams through process changes, and support adoption procedures to improve efficiency and reduce expenditures.
• Procure equipment, including musical instruments and computers, for Information Media Technology, education groups, and event groups.
• Provision high-end digital cameras, audio consoles, hardware, and software for faculty, staff, classrooms, conference rooms, and the data center.
• Manage operating expenses, budgets, and contract renewals for technology solutions used across campus.
• Lead a team of five responsible for subscriptions and services supporting students, professors, employees, and the library.
• Resolve operational challenges to ensure timely delivery of essential components supporting students' educational programs.

IT & Technical Services Procurement & Logistics Specialist at FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY (2015-03 – 2025-06)

• Administered logistics strategies aligned with institutional goals by overseeing procurement of IT hardware, software, and services for daily university operations.
• Led integration of materials, tools, and equipment for projects supporting staff, faculty, and students from sourcing through installation.
• Managed billing and inventory for the corporate mobile device program supporting more than 900 employees.
• Negotiated fair-market pricing, costs, and service agreements with vendors.
• Monitored and administered strategies to reduce technology spending while supporting budget and regulatory compliance.
• Cultivated vendor and merchant relationships to improve service delivery and company-wide operational effectiveness.
• Implemented improved shipping processes to support prompt and efficient distribution of materials.
• Led a multidisciplinary project across departments to simplify digital and non-digital workflows and improve operational collaboration and communication.

Technical Services Equipment Manager at FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY (2005 – 2015)

• Managed equipment supporting more than 16,000 active students and 34,500+ alumni in entertainment-industry programs, including music, film, and theater.
• Directed daily operations for studio audio and recording equipment across multiple academic divisions.
• Researched, sourced, and supervised installation of technical instruments, parts, and services while maintaining vendor relationships.
• Administered logistics and inventory control systems for more than $1M in assets, enforcing loss prevention and improving asset-tracking accuracy.
• Established and managed a Federal Work-Study program within Technical Services, including scheduling, guidelines, assignments, and eligibility tracking.
• Partnered with finance and academic leadership to forecast hardware and software needs and allocate corresponding budgets.
• Mentored students in diagnosing and performing technical repairs with attention to safety, precision, and practical problem-solving.

Recording Engineer Degree in Recording Engineering – Center for the Media Arts