Support the PAO Team on the client site. Responsible for tracking and delivering within prescribed timelines. Tasks include, but not limited to document control, contract document compilation, PR/PO Change Reports, archiving, Invoice Issue Resolution. Processing Content, Document Control.• Support PAO Workflows and Processes for Cap Ex Construction Builds• Provide Quality Control Oversight to PAO PA s• Provide Metrics and Recurring Report Outs on PAO Activity• Contract and Invoice archiving, or QC/QA.• Route, track, report out on ISC transaction, or QC/QA• Primary point of contact for MS Invoice Issue resolution for internal and external stakeholders• Primary point of contact for PAO Status Updates• Contract Document Compilation Support and QC• Contract Page Turn QC• Assist Master Agreement Processing• PR/PO Report Preparation• SharePoint and PMCS Support including document control, set up of basic libraries• Run and distribute reports for Contracts and POs in a variety of tools

Procurement Specialist II for Operations & Support GroupSourcing and procurement of multi-media devices ranging from laptops, desktops, storage arrays, 40GB networks and servers to cameras and cell phonesSourced incoming requests for various business units with Microsoft R&D Prepared RFQ’s and partnered with multiple vendor base for best price and availability Generated purchase orders fulfilling the company need Managed suppliers for timely delivery of goods and services Facilitated timely resolution of incorrect or damaged materials with suppliers regarding returns/RMA’s Reviewed supplier invoices for any discrepancies and approve for payment

Oversaw purchasing for servers, memory and network equipment for Microsoft’s domestic and global datacenters, over $1B annually.  Mitigated supplier and subcontractor exceptions to critical RFP terms and conditions before and during contract negotiations to mitigate risk to company and client Directed activities involved in project procurement working in conjunction with management Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) with respect to procurement logistics, buyer networks, and expediters Performed analysis of proposals and made recommendations to executive management Skilled use of MS Dynamics and MS Market tools for Purchase Order Specifications. Collaborated with colleagues in legal, finance, and risk management on project concerns to determine effective solutions Resolved discrepancies for delivery confirmation and payment schedules.  Managed vendors relationships Co-created shared inbox used by Customer Service Team; enhanced accuracy of communications and expedited processing; slashed response time 24 hours to 2 hours.

Promoted to conduct in-depth analysis focused on vendor risk assessments, examining relevant financial records, P&L, cash flow, debt load, assets, and liabilities. Developed detailed reports of company in question and presented findings to management. Gained reputation for delivering solid reports with clear representation of quantitative and qualitative information used in executive decision-making.

• Selected by senior management team to participate in a rotation program supporting the Operational Excellence and the Service Excellence business group.• Expanded banking knowledge with survey data collected by the Service Excellence team. Utilized customer data provided from team and sliced the data in pivot tables for senior management.• Issued customer correspondence regarding complaints, account activity and BBB regulations per the bank standards policy.• With the finance team, worked to perform vendor risk assessments for existing and new vendors. Using Moody’s KMV, Factiva and Lexus Nexus provided analysis back to the bank property regarding the health of a company and any risks associated with the P&L.• Effectively coordinated with OpEx team of Washington Mutual completing the internal version of Six Sigma training regarding Development, Evaluation, Managing, Analysis and Deployment for project initiatives. • Group presentation to senior management regarding the lifecycle of the leadership program that spanned the course of nearly two years at Washington Mutual.

• Day to day procurement of furniture fixtures and equipment including PO generation, email correspondence internal and external contacts regarding requests and upcoming projects.• Project manager for roll out of new branches for Washington Mutual. Responsibilities included: training, implementation and completion of branch openings of more than 150 locations averaging 25 stores a quarter. • Took ownership of the new branch/new market process for the furniture, fixtures and equipment department of Washington Mutual procurement.• Acted as representative for multiple projects – responsible for on time deliverables, communication to senior management and ensured requirements were communicated and fulfilled.• Managed/responsible for all invoices submitted to procurement team and worked directly with accounts payable department regarding invoice discrepancies and resolution.• A participant in various contract negotiations.• Acted as a backup support for other team members within procurement as needed.

• Customer service for print operations digital publishing team.• Printed all documents and materials for downtown corridor supporting Washington Mutual.• Quickly and efficiently resolved any print or binding issues through expedites and alternatives• Reconciled rejected or on hold projects working with the various project managers regarding source materials.

• Managed day to day courier operations for Washington Mutual which at the time included 4 northwest states.• Successfully worked to implement and coordinate pickup, transport and delivery of Washington Mutual branch work and mail back to the Seattle hub on a daily basis.• Additional branch transmittal work delivered to the Federal Reserve in downtown Seattle in time for nightly processing and not incurring any penalties mandated by the Fed.