Lloyd Richardson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

• Lead, direct, and supervise procurement team for the City of Atlanta; ensure operations and activities align with City procurement code and goals. Lead procurement for large projects and oversee the execution of over.
• Reduce procurement rework by critically reviewing solicitations and contracts. Assist staff in identifying conflicts and addressing legal, risk management, and project specification issues.
• Mitigate procurement process bottlenecks and provide workflow continuity by serving as back-up to Deputy Chief Procurement Officer for day-to-day operations.
• Provide purchasing counsel and expertise to internal and external clients.
• Liaise between internal departments and promptly meet procurement and contracting needs.
• Assist with ongoing review and maintenance of procurement Standard Operating Procedures.

Atlanta, Georgia

• Performed all procurement functions for a wide variety of complex and/or specialized acquisitions, using a wide range of procurement methods.
• Facilitated pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences for formal solicitations.
• Processed alternative procurement: sole source, special, emergency, and competitive procurements.
• Coordinated legislation with user agency liaison and collaborated with user agencies to develop/refine project specifications, scopes of service, and performance and evaluation criteria for solicitation awards.
• Established rapport with key functional areas: Office of Contract Compliance, Department of Law, and the Office of Enterprise Risk Management. Conferred with agencies and coordinated contract development and.
• Trained new staff on procurement procedures and techniques. Educated the public and internal customers on City of Atlanta procurement code and practices via classroom, one-on-one, and documented training.

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK