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Gonzales, La, Us

Louisiana, United States

• Strategically develop, award, and manage 70+ statewide contracts for a wide variety of commodities and services, including professional, personal, consulting and social services.• Procures supplies, services, and equipment for 30+ state agencies above their delegated authority. • Participates in research and development of statewide strategically sourced commodities and services, cooperative solicitations and contracts, and mandated policy considerations. • Assists in… Show more • Strategically develop, award, and manage 70+ statewide contracts for a wide variety of commodities and services, including professional, personal, consulting and social services.• Procures supplies, services, and equipment for 30+ state agencies above their delegated authority. • Participates in research and development of statewide strategically sourced commodities and services, cooperative solicitations and contracts, and mandated policy considerations. • Assists in monitoring, evaluating, and forecasting economic and market conditions to determine proper actions relative to state contracts which will best serve the economy and supply needs of state agencies. • Assist in preparing, reviewing, developing, and monitoring contracts and grants agreements, inclusive of professional, personal, consulting and social services contracts and solicitations, applications, budgets, amendments and sub-grant agreements. • Serve as liaison to user agencies concerning the processing of requisitions and purchase orders or the development of solicitations which includes agency system utilization by providing assistance and recommendations as needed.• May participate in audits to ensure compliance with procurement rules and regulations. • Generates comprehensive bid and contract proposals, evaluations, and/or the development of specifications to fulfill the agencies' needs and foster competition. • Participates in pre-bid conferences to ensure that the best interests of the state are being served. • Maintains a working knowledge of Louisiana Revised Statutes and Louisiana Administrative Code Rules pertaining to the procurement of goods and services, including professional, personal, consulting and social services. • Investigating problems with goods received, ensuring suppliers' compliance with product specifications, or monitoring/verifying supplier and agency compliance with statewide contracts, policy and mandates. Show less

Louisiana, United States

• Created reports on a monthly basis that included diagrams showcasing spend for AmSty in multiple categories.• Assisted in negotiations with suppliers on product/service pricing and terms to ensure the best results in the interest of AmSty. • Created and processed purchase orders for raw materials, finished goods and services to assist in the completion of on-site jobs.• Tracked all orders placed with suppliers and inspected materials upon delivery to ensure that orders… Show more • Created reports on a monthly basis that included diagrams showcasing spend for AmSty in multiple categories.• Assisted in negotiations with suppliers on product/service pricing and terms to ensure the best results in the interest of AmSty. • Created and processed purchase orders for raw materials, finished goods and services to assist in the completion of on-site jobs.• Tracked all orders placed with suppliers and inspected materials upon delivery to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and goods met specifications. • Verified accuracy and pricing of sales orders and purchase orders using SAP to manage business operations• Provided support to various departments related to accounting, finance, and delivery management.• Evaluated the compliance of 350+ suppliers by reviewing ISN reports daily.• Reviewed invoices for accuracy to move forward in authorizing accounts payable to issue payments.• Administered contracts ranging in value from $10,000 to $1,000,000.• Decreased the number of non-compliant suppliers in ISNetworld by providing suggestions for improvement.• Scheduled meetings for AmSty employees, potential suppliers, other AmSty sites, etc. to discuss purchasing matters. Show less

Convent, La

• Provided high level secretarial and administrative support • Tracked and submitted expenses• Reviewed publications for information relevant to pending cases• Scheduled meetings, hearing dates and depositions• Take and transcribe notes, minutes and dictation• Maintain schedules and calendars • Maintain files in accordance with state and federal documentation laws

Master'S Degree, Organizational Communication, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Journalism

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