Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.

Current

• Faculty at University of Phoenix
• Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Apollo Group

Past

• General Manager at Sizzler International, Inc.

Education

• University of Phoenix
• Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration

Connections

250 connections

Industry

Higher Education

Websites

• My Company
• Purchasing Magazine article

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Summary

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Specialties:

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
Strategic Sourcing and Fact-Based Negotiation
Contract terms & conditions
Spend Analysis
ERP System expertise (Oracle Purchasing/Internet Procurement, Ariba Spend Visibility/Sourcing Pro/Procurement Content)
Key Performance Indicator development
Public Speaking (ProcureCon 2007, EyeForProcurement 2008, internal user and management conferences over 11 years)

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Experience

• Faculty

  University of Phoenix

  (Public Company; APOL; Higher Education industry)

  2001 — Present (8 years)

  Focusing on UBAM Business and Management theory, Organizational Behavior and Operations Management

• Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

  Apollo Group

  (Public Company; APOL; Higher Education industry)

  1997 — Present (12 years)

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Education

• University of Phoenix

  MBA , Business , 1997 — 1999

  Activities and Societies:

  Magna Cum Laude

• Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration

  BS BA , Hotel Management/Administration , 1990 — 1993

  Activities and Societies:

  Cum Laude

Additional Information

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Websites:

• My Company
• Purchasing Magazine article

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Interests:

New Technology, negotiation strategy, history (focus on WWII), reconnecting with old friends/business associates/schoolmates

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Groups:

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) - Institute of Supply Management (ISM),

RPS - CHG - 2-506 101AB Re-enactors,
Item Co 501PIR 101AB Re-enactors,
EyeForProcurement,
ProcureCon

•    Christian Professionals
•    Supply Chain Professionals
•    University of Phoenix Alumni
•    Marathoners
•    University of Phoenix MBA Alumni
•    Plaxo.com
•    NetworkingPros
•    Success Networking
•    THE GLOBAL SOURCING COUNCIL (GSC)
•    Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
•    Procurement Professionals (#1 supply chain & sourcing group) Opportunities, network, career & jobs
•    Triathletes In Training - Triathlon
•    The Logistics & Supply Chain Networking Group
•    Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - GVRT
•    The Official Alumni Association of University of Phoenix
•    Buyers-Worldexcellence in procurement connect, share, trends, best practices 4000+
•    Higher Education Management Group
•    Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
•    Buyer & Supplier Contracts
•    Online College Executives and Professionals
•    Ariba Spend Management
•    IT Focus Expert Group
•    ProcureCon Community
•    Oracle EBusiness Service and Contracts

Patrick Bliss, MBA, C.P.M.’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch