Caroline Eby Email & Phone Number

Mclean, Va

Negotiated and administered contractual documents for technical/non-technical products and services through competitive bid and single-sourced processes. Performed RFQ/RFI/RFP processes including determining and defining requirements, vendor qualification, proposal evaluation, bid analysis and contract award.• Procurement representative on cross-divisional team responsible for managing annual software maintenance renewals for majority of software licensed to Freddie Mac including Oracle, EMC and Microstrategy. Reviewed all pricing/bids for accuracy of cost, term and contract language compliance, communicated with business and technical partners to ensure timely renewals and no gap in coverage.• Performed high volume of contract amendments for staff augmentation/consulting services with Top 5 Accounting firms.• Participated in national Women Business Enterprise National Council conference among other supplier diversity sponsored events. Actively sought inclusion of Women/Minority Business Enterprises in business opportunities.

Mclean, Va

Demonstrated technical industry expertise as Subject Matter Expert on printing/premium purchases. Interfaced with internal contacts to discuss printing/premium needs, managed creative/competitive bids for hundreds of annual purchases. Reviewed all estimates for accuracy and communicated bid results. Routinely issued purchase orders and blanket purchase orders including terms and conditions; communicated PO information to all stakeholders. • Managed corporate gift and holiday gift programs with annual corporate program sales of over $130,000 and holiday program sales of over $100,000. Initiated and managed annual “kitty-fund” of over $40,000 designed to self-fund program enhancements and sales incentives. Analyzed monthly reports to track inventory levels, profit/loss, monthly and YTD sales. • Responsible for corporate gift and holiday gift product selection, product and artwork specifications, inventory levels and pricing/mark-up. Wrote product description sales copy. Also managed creative work including website creation/design/functionality, periodical redesigns and updates, print production, display case design and program marketing. • Communicated with business area contacts, design studio staff, accounts payable, receiving and vendors regarding all purchase information, including invoice and delivery (discrepancy) resolution. Negotiated discounts as necessary. Assisted business areas and budgetary contacts with corporate policy compliance. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:United Litho/The Sheridan Group, Ashburn VA (4 years)* Technical Planner * Customer Advocate Stephenson Printing, Alexandria, VA (3 years)*Customer Service Representative/Technical Planner Balmar Printing & Graphics, Arlington, VA (2 years)*Customer Service Representative/Technical Planner Erol’s Inc., Advertising Department, Corporate Headquarters Springfield, VA (2 years)*Production Coordinator*Production Artist