Manage a staff of dedicated Agency Account Managers tasked with managing the full life cycle of procurement for agency specific solicitations. Specifically, this entails conducting spend analysis, researching purchasing and contracting best practices, developing sourcing documents, coordinating with agency personnel, and negotiating multi-million contracts on behalf of the State.Manage activities that develop relationships with agency personnel and key suppliers on statewide contracts. Conduct/participate in quarterly business reviews with suppliers and report to management the measurable status of progress, cost savings and corrective actions as it pertains to supplier performance.Review and approve awards for a wide variety of commodity and professional services needs issued through a public bid process. Provide cross-functional support in award protests and respond to escalations with senior executive management teams.

Issued, directed and oversaw solicitation processes including performing pre-qualification, participating in pre-bidders conferences, evaluating proposals, creating bid analysis and awarding contracts.Assessed and mitigated contract risk through consultation with cross-functional areas such as Legal, Budget, and Administration. Interpreted, monitored and enforced government procurement policies, strategic sourcing initiatives, and vendor management objectives.Conducted training and provided guidance to government entities on IT procurement issues and related business matters.Managed business interface with executive level agency management, external suppliers, vendors and subcontractors. Endeavored to include Minority Business Enterprise participation for the best quality goods and services at competitive prices.Negotiated, executed and managed moderate to high risk, high dollar technology contracts with executive level vendor representatives for professional services, telecommunications, software licensing, maintenance, and hardware in accordance with procurement rules and regulations and Indiana code of law.Performed various procurement tasks and report analysis in PeopleSoft ERP system.

Evaluated existing client systems and implemented new software applications to improve financial reporting and increase efficiency.Addressed operational issues and made systems recommendations during implementation of job cost accumulation system for bonded leather manufacturing process.Maintained Access databases used to extrapolate information from Solomon, Peachtree and proprietary manufacturing programs.Provided technical support on network, internet, email, CRM, various desktop operating systems and Windows server issues for corporate and related company users.Prepared financial statements and tax returns using CCH tax research, PPC, Pro Systems and Audit Vision software programs.

Assembled, configured and performed diagnostic testing on desktop and laptop computers using proprietary system guidelines for major insurance companies and school districts.Performed warranty repairs and replacements on defective corporate computer systems missed during quality control inspection.Helped to enhance quality assurance policies, procedures and efficiency for custom build systems configuration for clients with significant order quantities from various domestic locations.

Implemented multi-company windows based consolidated financial reporting system using FRx Desktop reporting software and Excel to replace outdated Quattro Pro based reporting program.Provided technical support for multiple users on hardware utilization and wide range of software applications including American Express, MAS 90, Crystal Reports, Best Fixed Assets, MS Office Suite, Windows NT workstation and server.Assisted outside IT consultants with LAN administration, topology changes and workstation and peripheral device connectivity.Advised management on computer hardware purchases and application software to accommodate specific CRM and hospitality business needs.

Implemented, upgraded and provided technical support on new accounting and fixed asset systems using MAS 90, Abra Suite, Peachtree Accounting and Best Fixed Assets. Prepared complex financial reports using FRx Desktop and formatted business reports using Crystal Reports software.Served as interim liaison between accounting and IT departments with configuration of new general ledger and financial reporting systems during major telecommunications company buyout by international entity. Assisted in preparation of audit work papers and various schedules for external auditors.Developed Excel based AIA billing system for large general contracting construction company.Prepared work paper documentation, financial statements and supplemental disclosure reports for audit, review and compilation engagements. Client industry emphasis included retail, not-for-profit, wholesale and distribution.Represented and assisted in work paper audit for global CPA firm sued by stockholders of large public company.