-Develop solutions to SCM problems through application of Ariba methods and tools; validates solutions and serves as SCM functional expert of Ariba tools.-Provide expertise regarding functional design and technical specifications. Design and implement identified system enhancements and configurations.-Support Ariba implementation via process improvement and efficiency optimization.-Troubleshoot system and process gaps; map out recommended solutions.-Cross-organizational work with IT, AP/Finance, procurement customers, Compliance, Investigations, and Senior Management for rollout of training, system enhancements, and continuous improvement.-Support SCM staff in developing complex strategic sourcing events.-Lead supplier enablement strategy and process.-Manage licensing agreements.-Assign accesses and roles.-Communicate cross-organizationally system outages, updates, enhancements, or other.

Responsible for the review and ongoing administration of a variety of supply chain analyticsand program related initiatives, including, but not limited to: program administration,business process mapping, analytics, reporting, budget analysis and reforecasting,maintaining the SCS dashboard, and special projects.1. Support wide-range of Supply Chain projects, initiatives, programs and daily operations2. Assist in the development, preparation, administration and training on Supply Chainpolicies, processes and procedures3. Develop and maintain Supply Chain business process mapping documents4. Responsible for extraction, compiling, and assimilation of data from multiple data sourcesand reporting to provide analysis and key reporting on key findings5. Prepare routine and ad hoc reports as needed6. Participate in special projects as required7. Responsible for updating and maintaining the Supply Chain dashboard and continuousimprovements with the OneCalpine SCS Department page8. Provides Program Administration Support on all Supply Chain Programs9. Maintain all SCS department mailboxes, distribution lists, Share Point, shared driveaccess for all SCS employees10. Fleet Vehicle manager11. Logistics Program manager12. Accounts Payable Coder/Accountant13. Business Continuity team member14. Ariba Administrator

SPSM CertifiedConduct tactical procurement activity for Calpine fleet (bid, evaluate, negotiate, prepare purchase documents) .Create and issue purchase orders and change orders.Verify valid vendor contract, certificate of insurance, safety pre-qualification information.EPR system testing.Electronic commerce cross functional team member.Utilize and allocate Calpine purchase credit card.Member Business Continuity Management Team

1) Supervise all aspects of warehouse operations, including purchasing, business practices, logistics, material receiving/handling and continuous improvements.2) Manage largest fleet inventory in Calpine, including relationship management, asset management and monitoring cycle counts.3) As inventory team lead, provide directives of day-to-day tasks, prioritization, delegation and expert knowledge.4) Develop procedures and present to executive management.5) Perform all aspects of purchasing for group6) Map detailed processes in collaboration with contractors and work closely with vendors by facilitating and setting up contracts.7) Respond to plant requests, including parts, materials and outage needs.8) Promoted twice with increasing responsibilities, including inventory team lead, authorized purchasing representative and purchase card holder during 4 years with company.

Contractor for Calpine's turbine maintenance group. Sorted through parts purchased in large acquisitions of left over from construction to discern value from scrap and return to inventory. Tools manager. Supported warehouse in day-to-day functions.