Neil Wrightington

Accomplished Global Procurement, Facilities and Real Estate Executive. Successful in managing organizations with increasing responsibilities. Resilient and committed to success. Emphasis on spend optimization and effective cost containment.

Effective in fast-paced and demanding environments. Proven success in planning, developing and implementing Procurement and Vendor Management strategies designed to successfully achieve positive results. Significant IT / SaaS Procurement and Vendor Management experience.

Adept at forging strong relationships with vendors, management, personnel, clients, and leading change initiatives.

Experience with AI productivity tools ChatGPT, Legora (Legal / Contracts), Gemini, CoPilot, etc. Strong executive presence with ability to positively influence leadership and stakeholders.

Senior Advisor - Source2One Procurement LLC - New Jersey

(2026-03)

First Vice President of Procurement | Vendor Management - IDB Bank - New York NY

(2022-01 - 2026-03)

As Procurement Lead, apply a practical hands-on approach to the day-to-day oversight and performance of the IDB Procurement and Vendor Risk Management functions. Constant improvement emphasis on many areas such as cost optimization and reduction, maximum return on our sourced investments, process and procedures, vendor performance, etc. Continued training of internal customers (IDB employees) to ensure widespread adoption and compliance of Best-in-Class procurement strategies across all functional areas of the Bank.

• Created and maintained a centralized Procurement process.
• Significant focus on Technology Procurement. Including SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Colocation, Telecommunications, etc.
• Obtain fair or more favorable terms in negotiating with existing and new vendors.
• Secure protective terms during negotiations intended to sustain financial affordability of our investments long term.
• Streamlined a previously segmented procure-to-pay process by eliminating complex and often redundant procedures in the process.
• Maximized technology investments through the elimination of duplicative systems and platforms deployed in support of the Banks operations.
• Established a preferred Value-Added Partner program to leverage our technology with a key list of partners providing the best account support and competitive pricing.
• Through creative and strategic negotiations, achieve a 10%+ reduction in overall spending annually.
• Negotiated and Implemented AI productivity tools ChatGPT and Legora (Legal / Contracts).

Senior Director of Contracts & Procurement | Global Facilities | Real Estate - Vonage America - Holmdel, NJ

(2011-01 - 2021-07)

• Appointed by the CFO to lead the creation of a global procurement and contracting organization. Established and oversaw the implementation of all related processes, procedures, policies, and management systems.
• Formed a standardized and enterprise-wide Procurement and Vendor Management department incorporating industry best practices.
• Apply a hands-on vendor and supplier partnership approach.
• Partnered collaboratively with internal stakeholders to define requirements and successfully meet technical and financial terms.
• Successfully commanded strategic IT / Technology sourcing negotiations during a tremendous period of organizational growth.
• Spearheaded the automation and advancement of the procurement and contracting experience, improved overall quality of the internal customer experience, and captured gains in efficiency and productivity.
• Executed contract negotiations and procurement process.
• Directed RFx process including bid preparation and responses.
• A demonstrated record of success and achievement, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability.
• Delivered solid results in facilities cost containment, achieving 10% - 15% in savings year over year (pre-Covid) through annual vendor review / consolidation, negotiations and bid solicitation best practices.
• Oversaw global office and facility budgeting, planning, vendor bid and selection, permitting, construction and FF&E.
• Managed facilities across 30+ offices globally including an 80-acre 350,000 square foot corporate headquarters.
• Developed strategic planning / approach and led negotiations of all Real Estate and Facilities transactions.
• Maintained accountability for a broad scope of areas that included space planning, facilities operations, food service, building engineering, and environmental awareness.
• Managed end to end procurement function for all facilities and operational purchases.
• Prepare RFx Bid Proposals / Responses.

Director Of Carrier Operations - Vonage America

(2001-07 - 2011-01)

• Served as a founding employee, tasked with building, and launching the company's first originating and terminating communications networks. Managed the design and buildout of the companies IP network and data center deployment as well as the debut of the first e911 network for VOIP providers.
• Effectively evangelized the consumer-based VoIP concept to both carriers and distribution partners and launched the first successful IP based consumer telephone company.
• Entrusted with the negotiation and management of all network and communications agreements with all local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, long distance carriers and toll-free carriers.
• Conceptualized, designed and executed an industry first flat rate circuit pricing model (originally PRI) for originating and terminating voice traffic.
• Ensured the seamless ramp-up of the company and its technology by structuring lobbying efforts with regulatory organizations to ensure VOIP governance remains free of excessive regulatory encumbrance.
• Credited with building and executing the strategic roadmap that led to the grant of direct numbering for non-traditional IP based communications providers.
• Led successful negotiation of settlement terms of multiple patent infringement claims.
• Led the contract negotiations and procurement functions across all areas of the organizations.

Sr. Manager of Systems Engineering - Colo.com - Brisbane, CA

Sr. Manager of Network Planning - AT&T - Dayton, NJ

Sr. Systems Engineer - Level 3 Communications - NY, NY

Coursework - Business Administration - St. Peter's University

Coursework - Business Administration - William Paterson University

Electrical Apprentice Program, L.U. 164

Fiber Terminus & Telecommunications