• Responsible for all purchasing & estimating processes for a brand-new division of a high-volume production home builder in the Kansas City area, with a net growth of over 200% in 2022• Lead all pricing negotiations with local vendors, achieving an annualized savings of over $500,000 Q2-Q4 of 2022• Performed in depth data & pricing analysis on new and existing trade partners to ensure optimal pricing & performance was achieved• Directed the solicitation of all bids for new vendors as well as performing an in depth vendor evaluation process that reviewed quality, lead times, payment terms, past performance, etc.• Restructured current divisions ERP framework to better utilize tools offered through the Mark Systems IHMS ERP to streamline custom estimates and automated purchase order accuracy• Consolidated and presented weekly reports to Rausch Coleman Executive Leadership Team on division performance- including pricing discrepancies, field variances, stagnant production, and warranty issues• Implemented commodity tracking methods for highly volatile materials, such as lumber, steel, etc., to better ensure budget accuracy on current projects• Worked with multiple city municipalities to receive building permits in a timely manner to ensure all start schedules were not delayed

• Coordinate work estimating and bidding of all materials and labor for residential construction home builder with a current portfolio of 25+ plans and over 250 units completed annually• Performed material takeoffs using Planswift estimating software and integrated takeoff quantities with MarkSystems ERP database• Developed new programs which eliminated previous project bidding process and transitioned to in house material takeoffs which resulted in vastly increased cost control • Created new method of repricing all retail options reducing project time from 90hrs to 2hrs, resulting in increased revenue of $1M+ using advanced Microsoft Excel functions• Ensured sound finances and database accuracy by reviewing all house budgets to maximize profit margins and monitor database accuracy• Served as primary point of contact for sales agents, production staff, and trade partners to effectively resolve all issues regarding database errors, supply chain disruptions, and pricing disputes• Lead trainer for all Estimating and Purchasing staff, including analysts, purchasing agents, and admin. • Developed custom price estimates for non-standard options, averaging over 20+ per week• Performed monthly detailed cost analysis of all relevant commodities (e.g., lumber, steel, aluminum) to assist upper management with forecasting future price increases • Create custom reports for company owners using advanced SQL queries to assist with scheduling, spec home retail pricing, and implementation schedules for trade partner price increases

• Oversee maintenance and distribution of all purchase orders, averaging over 200 per week• Responsible for implementing rebate program in order to optimize total dollars received on a per house basis, increasing total dollars received per house by over 30% from 2017-2018• Maintain contracts, insurance certificates, and legal documents for all trade partners to ensure compliance in accordance with Vantage Homes legal standards• Perform comparative analysis of trade partner bids • Amend incorrectly auto-produced POs and carrying out the correction of corresponding database errors

Responsible for a $300M annual spend category consisting of class 8 tractor, tire, and forklift components• Successfully discovered and implemented savings of over $4,000,000 through strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple operating companies• Analyze and report RFx responses; contracting scenarios on most valuable contract opportunities• Participate in cross-functional teams that build consensus among internal stakeholders and other departments, and develop appropriate business case to support recommendations• Award business and directly coordinate implementation between internal customers and vendors• Collect and present standard and custom company spend reports to management using advanced data mining software• Negotiate contracts with vendors for optimal savings while acting as a liaison between Corporate Procurement and in-house legal counsel for contract version control• Developed and managed multiple catalogs within company ERP system in order to maximize PO backed spend, while providing on-going discrepant PO and invoice resolution

• Gained exposure to every aspect of FedEx Freight operations through a rotation of learning modules in each department • Developed a firm understanding of the LTL (Less than Truckload) transportation industry and the proper management techniques of FedEx Freight operation supervisors, dispatchers, and senior managers• Developed a thorough knowledge of the FedEx Freight computer operating system ACCOPS • Assisted customers with shipment purchasing requirements and prepared the necessary billing documents• Became proficient with DOT and OSHA transportation regulations • Completed weekly assignments and online training in a timely fashion