Vendor Management
• Executed all aspects of vendor selection and evaluation, including pricing and contract negotiations.• Successfully resolved contract disputes between SEA and vendors.• Scheduled weekly meetings with vendors to review KPIs and discuss resource requirements.• Evaluated and validated vendor performance, establishing and leading periodic review procedures.• Reviewed vendor order requests and invoices, maintaining financial oversight and ensuring contractual adherence.• Monitored project milestones to ensure timely project closure and invoicing.• Provided vendor training and assistance in SEA systems.• Key Accomplishments: o Defined a Purchase Order Requisition database to ensure that all Statements of Work utilized the correct tasks, costs, and were within acceptable margins. o Controlled vendor management activities related to the Verizon Wireless 5G SNAP project for the OPW region.