Conducting, analyzing, and interpreting research, including underlying dataAssessing policies and writing policy briefs, summaries, and analysisEditing and proofreading various political and academic documentsGathering, organizing, and synthesizing qualitative data and policy resourcesExercising discretion and independent judgment in the formulation, recommendation, and assessment of policiesTutoring and coaching students in academic writingProviding consultation to master's and Ph.D. students struggling with their dissertationsManaging research teams including statisticians, and data collectorsMaintaining a professional relationship with clients in a fast-paced, multitasking environmentResponsible for all aspects of my business including website development, invoicing, marketing, SEO writing,organizing various tasks, and working under tight deadlines

Managing $80 million + spend in various indirect categories including professional services, temporary, labor, IT, travel and expenses, MRO, O&M services, recycling, and facilities.Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various categories such as IT, facilities management, marketing, professional services, and all applicable categories to drive continuous improvement, reduce total cost of ownership, and maximize total value.Negotiate better terms for the company including but not limited to LoL, and indemnification clauses, proper termination/renewal rights, scope of work, payment terms, price increase caps, and transparent pricing structures.Continuously analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost reduction or cost avoidance through methods like vendor consolidation, contract negotiations/change orders, and new supplier identification. Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance projects from opportunity to contract monitoring.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for indirect goods and services, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. These include Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, Master Subscription & Services Agreements, and others.Constantly collaborate and develop good relationship with internal stakeholders such as Finance, Legal, IT, Services, Project Success, HR, and drive cross-functional teams to achieve cost reduction, mitigate risks, and enhance company productivity.Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices related to indirect categories, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and efficiency in procurement processes. Identify areas of improvement, and effectively manage risks through careful supplier management.Monitor supplier performance and compliance against industry or contractual standards. Monitor and evaluate contracts from singature/implementation until contract termination or expiry.

Managing indirect purchase orders through the entire lifecycle of the POProactively improving relationship with suppliers to ensure best price and qualitySupporting accounts payable to clear past due invoices, resolve credit holds, and prevent invoice fraudDriving problem resolution by working in a cross-functional business environmentEngage in continuous improvement by identifying shortcoming and developing solutionsHandling all PO related issues including defective materials, change orders, price differences, payment issues, expedite requestsResponsible for procuring services, capex projects, facility services, tools and equipment, R&D services, testing and certificationMonitoring supplier performance by engaging with internal and external stakeholdersBuilding relationships and partner with key stakeholders in AP, Finance, and Business Units to execute efficient procurement strategiesIdentify and analyze data for opportunities for supplier consolidation and/or cost savingsUsing Excel and VBA automate reports from Oracle NetSuite to synthetize, and analyze spend and opportunities for improvements

Obtain goods and services such as raw materials, and supplies for the organizationReview requisitions and place purchase ordersWork with suppliers to obtain vital information including product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery scheduleReview bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authorityManage the delivery of goods to ensure continuity of supply and adequate inventory levelsMaintains open purchase orders to ensure accuracy of informationMonitors supplier performance and engages with suppliers when appropriateMaintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery info, product quality or performance, and inventoriesDiscuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality, production, suppliers, and others to determine the source of the issue and take corrective actionUse and manipulate data to create seasonal forecasts for raw materialsTrack and monitor overall raw material use and inventory levelsIdentify potential risks in the supply chain and proactively manage those risksEngage in strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for high-volume raw materialsResearch and identify potential new suppliers and establish a working relationshipAdhere to SQF requirements and collect/check the documentation for all incoming raw materialsMonitor supplier performance by establishing KPIs such as perfect order rate, average lead time, etc.

Organizing, administering and coaching the throws group of the track teamEnsuring academic success of student athletes by providing guidance and monitoringMaintaining good relationship with the community, potential student-athletes and donorsEnsuring compliance with all applicable university, GNAC and NCAA rulesAssisting with team travel Coordinating and organizing home meet managementHelping with the day-to-day operations of the teamProviding feedback to the head coach about the well-being and performance of the athletes

Responsibilities:Review requisition requirementsCommunication with requesters and suppliers for information when required (eg. regarding price and delivery)Procurement of low value purchases below given clip levelEfficient processing of POs, knowledge of SAP application and other client based applicationsReceive and handle email/call help requests from clients and document in JIRA timely and accuratelyKnowledge of all client specific processes and proceduresInitiate new supplier set up as requiredResolve blocked invoices and interface with support teams (eg. Accounts Payable), clients and suppliers on payment issues with Sourcing Buyer(s) and/or Category Manager(s)Ensure full quality compliance and audit readiness of all purchasing documentsFollow up pending or delayed issues via phone / e-mail and escalate to leadership when necessaryEscalate to appropriate Sourcing Buyer or Category Manager when required

Event set up, customer service for thousands of people, security, coordination of land management employers, handling game related issues.