Supplier performance manager in the Tree Trim Operations department at DTE Energy is responsible for overseeing vendor relationships and ensuring that suppliers meet performance standards. This role involves monitoring service quality, managing contract compliance, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance operational efficiency. As a manager I analyze performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to optimize supplier contributions to tree trimming operations, ensuring safety and reliability in service delivery.

Procurement contractor independently procures routine, non-routine and complex goods and services. Lead procurement initiatives and strategy development, contract management, manage and facilitate solicitation processes.

Contractor for Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget Agency Services supporting Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities, Population Health & State Hospitals.

• Spearheaded the integration of the corporate communications build out of in-house multi-media studio for podcasts, interviews and short videos. This is used by executive leadership and other internal departments resulting in consistence social media messaging increasing traffic engagement by 65%.• Operated as a liaison between various labor groups to help introduce new employee benefits packages, including an innovative work-from-home program designed to increase employee productivity and morale. Rolled out the work-from-home program companywide during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Managed an interdepartmental multi-faceted cost savings initiative, resulting in more than $20M in and saved expenses company wide.• Ensures alignment with the multi-segment business divisions; partner with the Strategic Public Affairs Regulatory team to implement the appropriate administrative business processes, facilitating informational financial budget changes.• Monitor projects ensuring they meet milestones, deliverables, budget and objectives. Manage issue resolutions between the divisional senior management team and workstreams, shared services partners and regulatory legislative affairs teams.• Guided the budgeting process and managed the accounting functions in a multitude of cost centers in the area of corporate communications, including brand advertising, customer specific advertising, social media, public relations, and market communications publications.• Partnered closely with senior leadership involved in the development and improvement of workflows and business processes in relation to risk adjustment, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) and Star ratings, ultimately improving customer service and slashing operational costs.

• Functioned in a variety of roles, including vendor management, business readiness, project coordination, quality audit, team lead, process development, trending, and reporting.• Leveraged proficiency in utilizing the United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC) BCBSM/BCN, safeguarding organizational visibility of spend analysis, cost-effective procurement optimization, and a full utilization of electronic capabilities.• Received support and guidance from Contract Management and the Office of the General Counsel to negotiate cooperative co-operational price, payment terms, and Service Level Agreements.• Conducted job interviews, recommended new hires, implemented employee performance development plans, as well as delivered employee performance evaluations, merit increases, and coaching.

• Served as main point of contact for price, quality, service and terms negotiations.• Lead buyer for cash vault purchases, strategy by directing sourcing activities and demand initiatives. Developed and lead cross functional teams to execute on strategy. • Set and monitored the progress of goals through key metrics. Analyzed findings, compiled metrics, collect quotes, and ad hoc reports as needed.• Maintain knowledge of relevant banking laws, risk policies, and regulations. Work with internal compliance team to ensure proper practices. Negotiate contracts for time and material contractors. • Develop and implement commodity strategies and establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure successful implementation and change management support. • Coordinate partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support company needs and expectations. Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to ensure the most favorable prices, discounts, bids, and terms.