Primary liaison between the Central Procurement Office and Contract Specialists with the Depart- ments of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Labor and Workforce Development. Managed the procurement of product, goods, and services for contracts up to $50MM. Coordinated competitive bid process, which included developing scope of services and job outline, soliciting vendors, ensuring accuracy of bids, training evaluation team, and negotiating contract terms. Secured cost savings of up to 40% on multi year contracts for agencies.

Managed multi-million dollar corrugated packaging accounts to ensure all orders, returns, item implementations and special requests are efficiently moved through the design and production timeline then shipped and delivered as requested. Oversaw purchases of supplies to meet inventory levels and product demand. Scheduled shipping and work with logistics departments to get product delivered on time. Determined problem resolution as needed.Successfully negotiated three-year contract with Allied Waste reducing monthly rate and limiting surcharges; providing significant savings over the contract term.Partnered with our largest single customer, Vi-Jon, with over $9 million in annual sales, to restructure their production schedule. Removed slow moving items from Vi-Jon’s warehouse floor and reduced inventory levels to clear much needed space to allow for quicker access to high volume products and significantly reducing inventory expenditures. Work closely with over 30 accounts including L’Oreal, ConAgra, Stanley Black and Decker, DuPont, Bobrick, Columbus McKinnon, KIK Custom Products, Magnetic Ticket & Label and Unisource/Nissan. Coordinate special projects and new product fabrication with customers, design department and plant production team.

Managed commercial accounts in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and Arkansas. Increased account retention by 15% through quality account service and effective disputeresolution. Worked with prospective and existing customers to analyze need and determine most valuable service option.Negotiated and implemented new and renewal contracts.

Worked with client order specifications, manufacturing production schedule, and logistics team to ensure quality and timely delivery of customer products, including JIT requirements. Created client-specific production and inventory spreadsheets to detail daily production runs, track process and improve efficiency.Became proficient in MAPICS/AS400.Left when company closed.

Provided customers with detailed product information from 35+ pharmaceutical companies; processed sales orders and assisted with order discrepancy resolution. Managed receipt, review and authorization of reverse logistics. Trained new associates in customer service operations. Awarded “Superior Service Award” from two separate accounts.Partnered with IT for beta testing of system upgrades.Left when recruited to work for Moll Industries.