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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Vendor Risk Management Professional | Driving Risk Mitigation and Operational Efficiency |

Tempe, Arizona

Specialized in driving project success through financial management and strategic collaboration. I Facilitated weekly meetings with scrum masters and product owners to ensure project alignment and progress across various platforms. Skilled in managing budgets, reconciling GL reports, and handling forecasting and accruals by utilizing the Planview (PPM) tool for precise financial tracking and reporting. Ensured timely payment cycles using Coupa for comprehensive management of project purchase orders, SOWs, and invoicing.

Tempe, Arizona

Excelled in managing contract review and administration projects, achieving a 100% increase in efficiency through comprehensive process analysis and improvement initiatives. Ensured compliance with financial and administrative terms by overseeing contracts via the Ariba platform. Led collaboration between internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual and compliance obligations.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Achieved a pivotal role in supporting third-party supplier initiatives. Worked directly with suppliers and internal business units to ensure adherence to industry-standard compliance and governance. Streamlined Procure to Pay operations through targeted process improvement initiatives, significantly enhanced operational efficiency. Developed and implemented action plans to address audit findings, ensuring supplier readiness for compliance reviews. Honed my skills in compliance management, supplier relations, and process optimization.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Provided comprehensive support to the organization's program office, covering project management, procurement, supplier onboarding, and various operational tasks. Led global procurement system activities as the resident expert in Ariba Buyer, SOW, amendments, purchase/change orders, and contract management. Managed reporting deliverables, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of critical insights. My tenure at American Express equipped me with robust skills in procurement, project management, and data analysis, enabling me to drive efficiency and precision in complex operational environments.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Delivered technical support for global procurement systems, including new user and supplier setup. Implemented a non-catalog Ariba Buyer purchase requisition routing desk program, significantly improving procurement efficiency. Contributed to various process enhancements to optimize procurement workflows with a strong foundation in procurement system management and process optimization.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Spearheaded the analysis and auditing of all incoming invoices to identify omissions and irregularities, ensuring accurate financial records. Played a key role in leading the transition to document scanning applications, a move that significantly enhanced invoice processing efficiency. My dedication to detail and innovation in process improvement has been instrumental in optimizing financial operations.