Sarah Parker, Mba, Nigp-Cpp Email & Phone Number

•Manage the daily functions of the Purchasing Department, which includes the direct supervision of four positions: Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Administrative Assistant•Manage the requisition approval process for requisitions in the amount of $1,000 to $50,000, ensuring compliance with the City’s monetary guidelines and purchasing procedures, including but not limited to the following: proper quotes, contact of historically under-utilized… Show more •Manage the daily functions of the Purchasing Department, which includes the direct supervision of four positions: Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Administrative Assistant•Manage the requisition approval process for requisitions in the amount of $1,000 to $50,000, ensuring compliance with the City’s monetary guidelines and purchasing procedures, including but not limited to the following: proper quotes, contact of historically under-utilized businesses (HUBs), bidding exemption procedures, proper funding source, and adequate funding. Perform system approval after determining that monetary guidelines and purchasing procedures have been complied with. Follow-up as needed on approvals needed on requisitions between $10,000 and $50,000.•Write solicitations and perform other tasks as needed to ensure all solicitation requests and associated procedures are fulfilled timely. •Oversee the implementation and maintenance of an online bidding system and associated processes.•Lead public solicitation openings when requested by the Director. •Facilitate committee evaluation processes for Request for Proposals (RFPs) and best value bids as assigned by the Director. •Review and approve Field Purchase Orders, initiating corrective action as needed for identified errors.•Lead the Purchasing Department’s role in the fulfillment of the year-end Form 1099 process. •Provide City-wide procurement education and training support, which includes the coordination of Purchasing training classes a minimum of three times per year and Annual Contract training in September.•Perform periodic content review of City contracts and agreements and make recommendations for improvement.•Professionally/timely response to City personnel/vendors to resolve issues and give direction, which will include the resolution of vendor performance issues. Evaluate need for possible corrective/preventative action. Show less

Temple, Texas, United States

•Manage projects associated with the City of Temple Parks GO Bond, twenty construction projects totaling $27.4M. •Coordinate all design and construction schedules as well as initiate and participate in project-related meetings. •Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.•Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification… Show more •Manage projects associated with the City of Temple Parks GO Bond, twenty construction projects totaling $27.4M. •Coordinate all design and construction schedules as well as initiate and participate in project-related meetings. •Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.•Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.•Prepare and manage atypical invitations to bid (ITB) and requests for proposals (RFP) that require on-site meetings with departments to understand procurement needs.•Coordinate advertisement of solicitations, prepare and issue addendums and Q&A’s related to ITBs and RFPs, compile bid tabulations and prepare contracts for award. •Audit cooperative purchases against cooperative contracts ensuring vendor quotes follow cooperative guidelines. Show less

Temple, Tx

•Plan, organize, and direct revenue cycle operations related to patient collections, customer service, and insurance management functions.•Responsible for unit financial accountability as well as activities related to staffing, work assignments, hiring/termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development.•Ensure timely, accurate, and satisfactory resolution of patient financial inquiries and/or disputes while optimizing patient collections in coordination with… Show more •Plan, organize, and direct revenue cycle operations related to patient collections, customer service, and insurance management functions.•Responsible for unit financial accountability as well as activities related to staffing, work assignments, hiring/termination, performance reviews, orientation, and professional development.•Ensure timely, accurate, and satisfactory resolution of patient financial inquiries and/or disputes while optimizing patient collections in coordination with third party agencies and inter-departmental resources.•Oversee all payment posting operations, electronic and manual, to include the balancing of daily deposits to postings within the patient accounting system and tracking of unapplied cash ensuring insurance and patient payments are posted timely and with correctness.•Direct the resolution of account credit balances ensuring all credits are thoroughly researched and resolved accordingly. Track, trend, and root cause origination of credit balances to determine if system updates or procedural changes will result in a reduction of the overall credits created.•Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines related to patient collections, credit reporting, and other applicable activities. •Recommend and monitor effective budgets to cover the projected costs of staffing, equipment, service requests, service maintenance, training, and upgrades needed to maintain effective business operations. •Maintain adequate staffing levels provide quality services to patients and internal stakeholders. Show less

Temple, Tx

•Manage a team of analysts and advisors ensuring departmental reporting needs are met. •Provide timely and accurate financial reports using multiple databases converting data into easily understood financial information. Create advanced ad-hoc reports as requested.•Analyze financial results and deliver senior management reports with a high degree of integrity. •Coordinate opportunities to enhance revenue and/or reduce cost providing management with data to support findings. Evaluate… Show more •Manage a team of analysts and advisors ensuring departmental reporting needs are met. •Provide timely and accurate financial reports using multiple databases converting data into easily understood financial information. Create advanced ad-hoc reports as requested.•Analyze financial results and deliver senior management reports with a high degree of integrity. •Coordinate opportunities to enhance revenue and/or reduce cost providing management with data to support findings. Evaluate month end processes and provide recommendations for improvements.•Advise senior management on issues related to the financial operations of various departments.•Utilize computer based programs that assist leadership in understanding the complexities of operational data. Show less

Round Rock, Tx

•Manage a team of order clerks ensuring timely processing of emailed/faxed customer orders.•Manage a list of key customer accounts ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Key accounts included (but not limited to) True Value/Ace Hardware, Meijer, Albertsons, Variety Distributors.•Process customer orders ensuring timely deliveries utilizing EDI requirements and verifying orders ship with correct pricing and discounts.•Maintain communications with customers, account managers… Show more •Manage a team of order clerks ensuring timely processing of emailed/faxed customer orders.•Manage a list of key customer accounts ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Key accounts included (but not limited to) True Value/Ace Hardware, Meijer, Albertsons, Variety Distributors.•Process customer orders ensuring timely deliveries utilizing EDI requirements and verifying orders ship with correct pricing and discounts.•Maintain communications with customers, account managers, warehouse personnel, and freight forwarders on a daily/weekly basis.•Manage pre-tickets ensuring correct product descriptions and retail prices are labeled prior to shipment to the customer.•Coordinate freight returns, credit returned products, and file freight claims on damaged or lost shipments.•Organize trade shows, create order forms and price lists, order samples, set up/tear down show booths, and process show orders; travel required. Show less

Mba, Management

Bba, Management