Gary L. Hopper, MBA, C.P.M  

Professional Experience:  25+ years of procurement and contracts related experience and 20 years experience in senior management positions.  Worked in both public and private sectors.  Well versed on the UCC and federal (FAR) & state (OAR's, ORS's) acquisition requirements.  Previously held a secret clearance.

Held senior procurment and director-level positions with former employers:  Intel Corporation, The Walt Disney Company, University of California - Santa Cruz, and Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Examples of responsibilities include:

• $1 Billion in annual expenditures and the management of large organizations
• Broad experience in strategic sourcing, procurement and materials operations
• Development and management of policies and procedures, controls & risk compliance
• Management of organizational systems/tools, human resources & organizational development
• System/tools identification, implementation and utilization
• Organizational strategy mapping and execution
• Three years within Intel Legal Department.
•  Large and complex outsourcing initiatives
• Negotiating everything from a Rose Parade float to outsourcing a $250M print/fulfillment business; from contracting for anti-terrorism security to $80M a year for food and beverage distribution. 

Education and Certifications: 

• B.A. Degree in Economics from San Jose State University

• MBA from Golden Gate University (emphasis in Management & Supply Chain). 

• C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)

• OPBC (Oregon Procurement Basic Certification)
• Currently preparing for CPSM bridge exam

Total Cost Solutions (TCS) 

Created in 2004, TCS has served a diverse number of clients and industries: health care, education. utilities, government, defense, hi-tech, entertainment, etc. 

Gary has facilitated hundreds of workshops and seminars world-wide for clients, ISM and APICS supply chain professionals and sales/marketing organizations.   

• Taught over 4,000 hours of courses, workshops, and seminars on topics such as negotiations, strategic sourcing, contract management, and best practice supplier management techniques.  
• Gary is known for his technical/academic knowledge and engaging educational approach.  Participants are inspired to embrace personal change which will then lead them to achieving outstanding professional results.  He has created and delivered many best-practice solutions as part of his employment career and consulting services.