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Lead a 14-member team overseeing the development, implementation, and governance of sourcing strategies for direct and indirect commodities including supplier selection, supplier relationship development, supplier performance optimization, pricing, and contract negotiations. Manage a $300M+ annual procurement budget. Lead multifaceted construction, fabrication, supplies, and service procurements including the formulation, planning, solicitation, negotiation, award, and administration of 60 subcontracts.Lead the transformation activities initiated to improve Procurement's action. Introduced procedures to increase file compliance and decrease sole-source procurementsCreated key metric tracking and measurement to manage department workload and resource allocationStreamlined the solicitation process by standardizing documents, forms and contractsDeveloped a three-year acquisition plan for procurements greater than $250K Improved communication with liaison procedures to coordinate business requirements with stakeholders and to guide the department and procurement teamDeveloped New Procurement Procedure which reduced Unauthorized Procurements by 70%Increased Advancement by Coaching and Mentoring Staff

Administered project expenses, from $100K-$5M, by continuously assessing labor, materials, and equipment, while estimating and analyzing the profitability, risks, and costs of building. Created budgets using a schedule of values after estimation and value engineering for projects ranging from $500K to $7M. Delivered proactive support for the subcontractor bid process, while negotiating the buyout of subcontractors and materials. Planned and scheduled projects via the Critical Path Method (CPM).95% of projects completed on time and within budgetDeveloped an automated reporting and invoicing process

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Managed, directed, supervised, and oversaw the $250M+ Procurement and Contracts Department. Examined and monitored the implementation of solicitations, contracts, purchase orders, and amendments, ensuring adherence to HUD rules and regulations, applicable laws, and executive orders. Controlled procurement budgets to ensure the appropriateness of spending and availability of funding. Supervised daily department operations to ensure a seamless workflow. Trained and lead a team of 15 Procurement and Administrative SpecialistAnalyzed all procedures and policies, implemented best practices, and developed and regulated contracts, forms and solicitation documents which streamlined processes and educated internal customersIncreased outreach and training of small, women, and minority-owned businesses by running monthly vendor workshops and speaking engagements which increased participation in the bidding and award process by over 20%Increased competition through outreach and training which reduced costs by up to 20%Developed and implemented a new contract/contractor database system with a team of programmers resulting none source for contract and contractor records and one source for data entryDeveloped a vendor quality and rating system to initially rate vendor performanceSpearheaded the implementation of an ERP Purchasing software module resulting in significantly enhanced operational performance

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Assigned, reviewed, and managed the development and execution functions of staff for procurement of construction services, fabrication, supplies and indirect services. Managed a team of seven senior buyers, buyers, and contract administrators. Monitored schedules and deadlines to maintain a uniform workload and ensure project timelines, milestones, and targets achievedPrepared status reports and correspondence for contract expiration dates, requisition, and PO status. Performed analysis to strategically plan procurement and specificationsStreamlined the solicitation process by writing Procurement Procedures and Training manuals to better educate internal customers resulting in better RFPs and contractsDeveloped outreach activities for procurement and complex projectsIntroduced procedures to increase file complianceStreamlined the solicitation process by standardizing documents, forms and contractsImproved communication with liaison procedures to coordinate business requirements with stakeholders and to guide the department and procurement teamDeveloped New Procurement Procedure which reduced Unauthorized Procurements by 70%

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for contractural actions related to complex, highly visible construction, services and supplies from cradle to grave. Managed multi million dollar, highly complex and specialized procurements via competitive sealed bid process.

Maintenance Services Procurement

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General