Develop and define complex contract/bid specifications, write solicitations, analyze and determine most appropriate contract type while minimizing exposure to risk. Oversee procurement and contract programs of varying sizes and classifications.• Chair in the negotiation of contract terms and conditions between IEHP and contractors. Monitor negotiation sessions to ensure ethical procurement practices are followed. Advise department(s) on the type, form, and context of the final contract negotiated. Mediate any disputes in an attempt to reach equitable agreement.• Use discretion for contract program decisions and serve as a subject matter expert for alignment. Ensure outcomes with internal and external customers are fair , reasonable and within applicable laws, regulations, practices and procedures.• Administer and monitor contracts while ensuring compliance with local, federal and state requirements. Perform all procurement related activity, planning, evaluations, negotiations, conditions and recommend award.• Conduct and oversee various methods of solicitations and various contract types and advise the appropriate methods based on stakeholder needs.• Research, analyze and organize complex contract specifications, and scopes of work, and work with project management for overall success of the solicitation process and establish an effective contract.• Foster collaborative approach across all functions to support compliance and quality improvement efforts. Provide information necessary for decision-making, and engage participants in contributing to the process.• Utilize good judgement and diplomacy in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations Provide and coordinate training internally and externally.• Recommend process improvement methods to procurement practices. Prepare and execute strategies that will lead to increased efficiencies.

Ambassador and advocate for CAPPO’s mission, vision and values.• Actively participate and support CAPPO’s adopted policies and bylaws while ensuring the integrity of the organization.• Attend and actively participate in all the scheduled board meetings, conference sessions and other functions as announced by the President.• Review minutes and maintain awareness of issues and solutions.• Participate fully in all board meetings and functions as well as participate in committees and vote on all issues and motions unless a conflict of interest applies per Board policy.• Attend annual conference and maintain open lines of communication with Executive Board.• Exercise prudence and sound fiscal practices with dealing with the financial resources of the organization.• Read and understand financial statements and assist the board to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.

• Receive, review, edit, and validate approved requisitions. Prepare all documentation related to notices of award, to proceed, and unsuccessful bidders. Process requisitions and prepares contracts for execution from successful bidders. • Contact suppliers/vendors to obtain competitive price quotes; evaluate availability, terms and delivery schedule regarding inventory and specific requisitions, and recommends action based on information received. Request insurance documentation from vendors for review and approval by Risk Management. • Serve as a resource to all District personnel regarding all aspects of the purchasing process including purchasing procedures, purchasing needs, complaints, and special problems. Assist procurement management in writing and/or updating procurement policy. • Under the direction of the Procurement & Contracts Manager, updates, renews, and maintains records for annual blanket purchase orders, including entry into database. Also provides assistance and direction to Purchasing Technician I’s concerning processing of annual blanket purchase orders. • Invite informal quotes by phone, email and fax; Receives, documents, verifies, and analyzes informal bids. • Invite formal written online bids. Verify and analyze formal bids. May confer with bidders on required corrections, and may make recommendations for purchases to Procurement & Contracts Manager, or with direction, to Department Heads. Responsible for all online sealed bids including but not limited to submitting the bids, calculation of bids, bid registers, writing of Board Action Items and presenting to the Board of Directors when necessary. • Invite formal written requests for proposals, compile appropriate scope of work, and facilitate scoring committee.

• Manage all daily operations and logistics for U.S. division of this global company.• Inventory Management and Purchasing involving sales and inventory projections per quarter and initiating all purchase orders. Monitor inventory levels and allocation of merchandise.• Manage all communications with factories from product development to order placement and delivery.• Coordinate imports with freight forwarder, customs broker and warehouse to ensure timely delivery.• Coordinate prepayments and wire transfers for new/existing order.• Review and approve product and freight invoice.• Supervise customer service and call center operations and improve organization and efficiency.• Establish and build strong vendor relationships.• Manage inventory and sales SKUs, as well as set up and manage new projects.• Manage BBB and CPSC communications and resolving escalated customer inquiries.• Address issues with fulfillment center such as backorders, detail logs, reporting and process review.• Have held a variety of positions over the years including purchasing, accounting, logistics and customer service prior to landing in a management position.

• Prepared and processed contracts. Performed bookkeeping.• Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports for sales directors.• Created and designed new marketing programs continuously.• Resolved complaints from clients as well as any employee concerns within the company.• Was hired at an entry level position (Marketing Representative) and am very proud of my accomplishments with this company and how rapidly I was able to grow with this organization and become part of a very motivated team.