Business Services & Purchasing Coordinator
I provided comprehensive business support services to more than 30 departments. My role involved supporting purchasing, facilitating contract management processes, and providing user support across all SCF campuses. I worked closely with accounting and departmental teams to streamline operations, implement cost-saving initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. With a proactive approach and dedication to excellence, I contributed to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business operations at SCF. Additionally, I supported senior staff responsible for major business functions, including purchasing and auxiliary services, and coordinated with various departments under Business Services, facilitating efficient operations across the college campuses.🌟🌟🌟Highlights Include...🌟Implemented cost-saving initiative transitioning vendors to ACH accounts payable (AP) system, resulting in 75% cost savings for new vendors in the first year and reducing AP costs from $2.28/payment to $0/payment.🌟Streamlined annual state-required Minority Business Enterprise Utilization (MBE) report process, reducing preparation time by 80%.🌟Spearheaded departmental efforts in SCF's food drive, winning top award for donating 2,500+ items to support SCF students facing food insecurity.🌟Facilitated complex purchases (e.g., commercial systems furniture) outside job scope, ensuring 100% accuracy for accounting, asset tagging, and compliance.🌟Responsible for all Vendor Management activities in Banner9 and document archives (MS SharePoint), managing more than 200 new vendors and 300 vendor updates annually.🌟Implemented use of AI (ChatGPT) to enhance department communications, document creation, marketing, and contract management, improving efficiency and effectiveness.🌟Supported marketing of food services, increasing awareness and sales by 10-25% and reducing waste by up to 93% weekly.
