Create and deliver budgets in response to a request for proposal from various clinical research organizations. Working as part of a core team that defines the strategy for the bid and relays it to the larger bidding team. Supervising the budget to completion, ensuring all the client’s needs are met and the budget is to the highest standard possible.

Worked with a well organized team to manage growth and capital projects by serving as a procurement liaison with Engineering and Project Management. Purchased material and services for multiple capital projects which included preserving and building supplier relationships, the on-time delivery of all purchase orders and resolving an issues. Negotiated price and lead time for overall cost savings.

Worked with great project teams to successfully manage the procurement of materials for multiple Capital Projects worth millions of dollars. Guaranteed on time delivery to ensure projects were on track for the target in service date using Excel spreadsheets which mitigated millions of dollars’ worth of out of service costs. Used problem solving skills to resolve anything material related in order to ensure a safe, effective and timely resolution. Was appointed as a key contact for the company’s transition from the Maximo operating system to the SAP system. Ensured that any issue with the transition was resolved in a timely manner. Negotiated prices and lead times with potential suppliers which led to cost savings for the company.

Coordinated with the Engineering and Project Management teams to order the materials required for various capital projects at a price and lead time that were beneficial for the overall project. Created and presented multiple presentations for various processes in order to ensure the Supply Chain team was up to date on the processes within the department. Compiled monthly reports that helped the Supply Chain team understand the status of their contracts and preferred suppliers. Ran the quarterly SOX test and followed up with the results in order to ensure the company was compliant with industry standards.

Studied market trends and worked with the buying team to develop private label products t in order to drive sales, and understand Academy's product needs to further improve market share. Developed several products for Academy’s private labels within the Fitness Products and Indoor and Outdoor Games departments that were successful in the overall line. Maintained landed cost spreadsheets to determine private label profit. Sought alternative factory and vendor sources for goods to ensure the lowest cost and highest quality of product for the customer.

Had the pleasure of working with and getting to know the family owned Electronic's Recycling company. Filled the role as the first Buyer for the company and initiated strong, repeat business for CompuCycle. Created the position guide for Buyer role that the company still uses for every employee that has been in the position since leaving the company. Negotiated purchase prices with customers that resulted in high profits for the company. Managed outgoing and incoming shipments and maintained all documents essential to the purchase and sale of the electronic equipment.

Handled all responsibilities associated with running a store within a multimillion-dollar company. Recruited and mentored qualified associates in order to contribute to the store’s success through the training of new and existing employees.