Arthur Roth
About Arthur Roth
Arthur Roth is the Director of IT Procurement at GMAC and Sr. IT Sourcing Manager at Ally, with a history of leadership roles in IT and legal administration.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Arthur Roth holds two concurrent positions, serving as Director of IT Procurement at GMAC and Senior IT Sourcing Manager at Ally. His tenure in these roles from 2007 positions him in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Arthur's work involves implementing critical strategies for digital transformation, eCommerce, contact centers, technology operations, and technology infrastructure.
Previous Positions at Wachovia Corporation
Arthur Roth worked at Wachovia Corporation for 14 years. He served first as Vice President from 1993 to 2007, and then as Director-IT Vendor Manager from 2002 to 2007. In these roles, he honed his skills in vendor management and IT procurement, setting the stage for his current leadership positions.
Early Career at Analytical & Research Technology Inc
From 1989 to 1993, Arthur Roth was Vice President of Contract and Legal Administration at Analytical & Research Technology Inc. During these four years, he gained a strong foundation in contract law and legal administration, which has been crucial in his later roles focused on procurement and vendor management.
Educational Background in Contract Law
Arthur Roth earned a JD from Widener University Commonwealth Law School, where he studied contract law. This educational background has empowered him to negotiate contracts effectively, leading to the successful reduction of costs and the mitigation of risks in his professional roles.
Professional Achievements in IT Procurement
Arthur Roth has achieved significant milestones in his career. He implemented IT Services Sourcing Team protocols to identify risks and remedial actions promptly. By negotiating contracts, he reduced costs of large-scale third-party hardware, software, and service projects by an average of $15 million annually. He also increased significant business agreement transactions by over 200 annually, reducing cycle time by 15 days, and achieved a 20% reduction in project costs while boosting customer satisfaction by 30%.