Procurement Agent specializing in Commodities, Services and Technology related needs for Charlotte Water.

Responsible for the timely and cost-effective acquisition of commodities, equipment and services within established purchasing procedures and applicable laws.Review daily purchase requests to ensure compliance with University policies and state procurement laws.Review, negotiate and implement purchasing contracts as required by law and statutes. Compile formal solicitation documents. Conduct formal solicitation openings, analyze bid response data, and process bid awards. Work involves regular communication with internal and external customers and suppliers.Provide ongoing, informal training on purchasing procedures to campus users as questions and issues arise. Assist departments with coordinating services, pricing comparisons and sourcing if necessary. Responsible for managing procurement activities in the area of assignment, characterized by moderate scope and complexity. Work involves performance and execution of all procedural aspects of purchasing activities.Resolves technical problems independently and maintains contact with program managers, departmental administrative staff, suppliers, and the North Carolina Division of Purchasing and Contract staff as required.Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and ability to professionally and respectfully interact with a wide range of people on a daily basis.Received 10 year services milestone in 2020. Univeristy of North Caraolina Staff Council Area 9 Representative since 2021. Subcommittee Member of Education and Events and Staff Relations. Golden Nugget Award recipient in February 2018 and July 2018.

Interpreted and applied local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding procurement activities.Responsible for processing requisitions into blanket and purchase orders.Advised end users on budget transfers and general ledger issues. Coordinate and resolve invoice problems with accounts payable personnel.Maintained bids and awards on state internet purchasing systems, produced formal bids, conducted formal bid openings, analyzed bid data, processed bid awards, published bid award information to the public.Followed up on back orders, expedited delivery of orders, made special arrangements for deliveries, coordinated and resolved shipping and delivery problems with shipping and receiving personnel, and communicated with the department.Demonstrated quality customer service in the form of daily communications and assistance to faculty, staff, and vendors.Communicated with college, state, county and vendors on mutual concerns, customer service, buying options and guideline updates.Provided guidance to faculty and staff in preparing requisitions for orders and specifications for bids.Provided one-on-one training on procurement functions and the procurement systems.

Independently managed the procurement of non-stock and specialty materials for three separate branches within the company and the procurement of materials for the custom parts department. Monitored inventory stock to assess proper levels. Responsible for sourcing of new suppliers, purchase order negotiation, order placement, and inbound transportation. Negotiated with suppliers on matters of pricing, delivery, backorders, and other issues. Utilized the ERP system “Syteline” (similar to an MRP system) to check inventory levels, assure the materials had arrived into the warehouse and updated pricing for the procurement of materials for custom orders. Worked diligently with suppliers to resolve any inventory or material quality issues in a timely manner. Streamlined a process of consolidating Purchase Orders from the same supplier to reduce number of purchase orders and number of invoices to be paid.

Responsible for the procurement of all company stock and non-stock materials; including office and shop supplies, raw lumber, custom parts for the shop and specialty parts for customer orders. Created a process in an Excel Spreadsheet to manage the Purchase Orders that were created and monitor when the materials were received. Added notes with issues that may have been related to the order. Researched and negotiated the best pricing for specific materials. Prepared and faxed quotes from the estimating department for delivery to clients. Directed phone calls to the appropriate personnel. Communicated with Operations Manager and Shop Personnel on a daily basis. Assisted with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Input invoices into QuickBooks for payment. Prepared invoices for mailing. Assisted in Accounts Receivable collection. Assisted in gathering hours and timesheets for weekly payroll. Input data into weekly spreadsheets.

Responsible for recruiting top quality candidates to meet the needs of our clients, including the process of hiring, delivering online applications, administering testing, and interviewing the candidate for placement. Completed employee files. Utilized internet job search programs to find potential candidates for placement. Managed payroll for approximately 130 employees. Responsible for payroll adjustments. Responsible for assuring all time worked by associates has been approved by the client. Set-up clients on web approval and e-invoicing. Responded to clients needs. Answered inbound phone calls. Gathered information for unemployment and faxed it to TALX. Completed many administrative duties for my Branch Manager. Helped to fill client orders. Made client visits to check on temporary employees. Participated in Office Supervisor training. Worked toward maintaining HR solutions.