● Strategic Sourcing● Category Management● RFP/RFQ execution● Vendor Management

● Sourcing and Procurement● Vendor Management● Accounts Payable● Strategic Implementation ● Continuous Improvement● Resident Foodie studying Culinary Nutrition

● Managed a supply chain team of (7) multi-level, (3) multi-site, purchasing professionals● Collaborated with all stakeholders to understand all purchasing, production, and contracting needs while leading the cross functional teams ● Purchase order and spend management via negotiating cost savings, monitoring project progress, contract and vendor performance, work in capital, inventory management, and expiry dates, and hosting category and supplier reviews.● Managed domestic and international supplier relationships including all OEM vendors, Plastic/Rubber suppliers, IT suppliers, subcontractors, parts/materials suppliers, contract manufacturing relationships, 3 PL partner, and product delivery schedules.● Understands government regulations and restrictions such as ITAR, FAR, DFAR● Managed special projects including supplier analysis, make vs buy purchasing strategy, materials management, production and sales strategy improvement teams, and commodity sourcing● Led continuous improvement efforts for the Defense corporate office for the full procure to pay process includes vendor management, materials planning, demand planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and accounting/accounts payable.● Led project planning team to obtain cost savings through successful management of our 3 PL and global logistics partners focusing on load and lane efficiencies, cost reduction strategies, and transit time productivity (LTL vs. TL).

● Administered a wide variety of complex and specialized solicitations and/or specification development. Contracts typically awarded and administered include technology/telecommunication services, construction and facilities maintenance and related services, construction projects, FF&E furniture, academic and administrative services, purchasing card services, supplies and equipment under Maryland state-COMAR regulations and board of education guidelines● Conducted formal and informal bid processes through utilization of multiple procurement and solicitation methods; Invitation for Bid (IFB) Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP)● Conduced pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings and bid openings● Coordinated and facilitate the activities of evaluation committees● Collaborated with school administrators and office heads to prepare contract documents for designated specifications and prepare highly technical and complex specifications, contracts and solicitation documents including all related research and evaluation● Educated suppliers, contractors, and consultants to acquaint them with procurement policies and procedures and to obtain information on required products and services● Performed contract administration as the procurement subject matter expert which includes liaison between suppliers and departments, compliance with contract terms and conditions, compliance with grant requirements, negotiation of contract amendments, extensions and change

-Managed the Procurement and Accounts Payable teams-Executed centralized sourcing supply chain strategies for the healthcare system covering all products, services, IT projects, and supplier processes to deliver maximum cost savings, leverage purchasing volume, achieve spend management, and to create process standardization across all business entities-Collaborated with all stakeholders to understand all purchasing needs and to create SOW's and requirements-Managed and supported all procurement functions: Strategic Sourcing, Contracts Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Replenishment/Materials Management, Spend Management, and Category Management -Negotiated all contracts, service agreements, terms and conditions to mitigate risk on behalf of the organization, leverages purchasing value utilizing a total cost of ownership and strategic sourcing approach, and focuses on continuous improvement and lean practices.-Managed all vendors, subcontractors, and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) suppliers to ensure optimal supplier performance and contract compliance.-Managed the procure to pay process for the organization and accounts payable functions

-Field Procurement supporting the Keys Energy Center power plant construction project.-End to End order management including bid solitication (RFP,RFQ, RFI, etc), Statement of Work preparation, requistion management, Bid analysis utilizing total cost of ownership, Purchase order management and change order execution, vendor selection and performance monitoring, schedule adherence, expediting, invoice reconciliation, and order/contract closeout.-Partners with all engineers, construction team, and business partners to clarify specifications, review drawings, understand the needs and requiremements, and to create solutions.-Aids in all efforts to source from and create a diverse pool of vendors supporting all local and disadvantage small business initiatives.-Strategically sources and focuses on cost savings, stream lining processes, and increasing productivity

• Creates and documents strategies to reduce the total cost of ownership, total spend, improve processes, identify sourcing opportunities and leverage buying decisions. • Formalizes strategic sourcing related metrics and measurement methods. • Manages supplier relations with all vendors (includes OEM vendor base), subcontractors, parts suppliers, and governs supply agreement compliance while maintaining highest code of ethics and conduct. • Oversees cradle-to-grave process from intent to purchase, new supplier on-boarding, performance, and supplier exit. • Sources all requisitioned goods and services and prepares solicitations for proposals/quotations (IFB, RFP, RFQ), manages all supplier relationships, develops specifications and requirements, manages and negotiates all contracts, price agreements, pre-awards and post-awards, and compliance standards.

• Integrated program, customer, and product category management strategies into source selection, cost savings, sales support and planning, vendor partnerships, and inventory management.• Negotiated pricing and contract terms and conditions. • Managed inventory, forecasted demand, vendors, delivery and financial performance. . • Drove aged inventory reductions, cost savings, and increased service level.

Sourced all requisitioned goods and services for the requesting agency via appropriate purchasing method to obtain goods, monitored cost savings, prepared solicitations for all proposals and request for quotations (IFB, RFP, RFQ), managed all supplier relationships, developed specifications and requirements, scope of work, managed and negotiated all contracts and price agreements.Managed all purchases for a variety of goods, equipment, fleet (fire trucks), and services in support of the requesting agency including the management of the purchase card (pcard program).Maintained and all agency relationships, vendor relationahips, including the supplier diversity program.

(Contract Assignment Completed)Sourced raw materials, chemicals, alloys, equipment, maintenance and repair components. (MRO/OEM), and services for a national manufacturing company.Managed all parts purchase orders.

• Led the Client Services department which was responsible for the supply chain, end to end order processing, transportation/logistics, business insights, and client management hub of the company. • Managed the demand planning process and worked with all needed departments to aid the production planner in creating/adjusting the master schedule to meet all forecasted needs.

Richmond, VA Market

- Major Account Management: Increased new credit card accounts, existing credit card penetration, awareness, and customer loyalty through meeting monthly and yearly goals and streamlining communication of private label financing promotions within sales territory.-Cultivated and maintained key external client relationships with Circuit City, key account, at the corporate, regional, district, local operations managers and store sales associates to enhance awareness and sales of financing offers- Developed marketing plan for all covered regions within assigned territory for key account to support business goals and objectives.- Compiled and presented trackable results of on-going credit programs; reviewed and managed credit performance with all clients ranging from Regional Vice President to Store personnel, achieved various new account and activation goals, and managed and maintained all travel and marketing budgets. - Reported weekly credit program performance to key client contacts including various levels of top management. - Provided key account continuous training, on-site education, presentations promoting new, existing, and future financing promotions, shared all features and benefits of promotions to all levels of management throughout the Circuit City organization.-Audited signage, point of sale material; compliance standards, and communication within client’s field operation team, Circuit City corporate, and consumer opportunity areas.-Partnered with Key account to consistently exceed customer satisfaction and the consumer’s shopping experience by meeting and exceeding established Client Satisfaction survey target goals and providing consistently the highest standard of customer service.

- Interviewed, hiring, training, developed, coached and presented performance appraisal for Supervisors and hourly associates.- Supervised 35-60 associates (Check out Supervisors, Cashiers, Marketing, Member Services, Greeters, and Cart Assistants).- Maintained high level of customer service, initiating roll out of marketing /membership programs and financial services, asset management, field sales team training, and shrink control.- Analyzed productivity and managed all area related payroll and supply expenses.- Communicated and ensured that all team goals are met and exceeded in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, shrink, and people measurement.

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- 12 Month Buyer Trainee Program in preparation for a Buyer position at corporate. (6 months: Operations/6 months: Corporate)-Assortment Planning Training in Cigarette/Tobacco Division. - Data analysis of tobacco and cigarette products and category - Project Management - Promoted in 2 months

12 Month Buyer Trainee Program in preparation for a Buyer position at corporate. (6 months in operations and 6 months in training at corporate)-Promoted in 4 months -Revamped and updated all training materials for the field program-Completed the Manager In Training Operations Training Program at the same. time