Buyer and Strategy Activities

• Performed Bid for construction of “West Central Lateral” Gas Pipeline project• Establish Key Performance Indicators with Vehicle Provider to track issues and map route to improvement• Facilitated team that strategically sourced large construction blanket contracts • Attain and track Sourcing Process Savings, both via bid-buys and strategic sourcing strategies• Establish and maintain beneficial relationships between internal customers and Supply Chain• Analyze proposals submitted by vendors and distributors• Train new buyers in systems and processes• Find and develop SDI suppliers for integration into company's supplier listings

• Performed Value Discovery for Gas & Electric Underground Construction• Continued successful implementation of reverse auctions and online bidding for construction activities• Reviewed and implemented improvements to cable purchasing • Strategic spending project launch and implementation• Source, negotiate, and procure all wooden and steel utility poles• Reduced inventory of wooden poles• Leveraged technology to improve aggregate materials expenditures for process savings• Procure aggregate construction materials in a cost and value-oriented manner• Write RFP's and contract language• Paid invoices and administered contracts for Corporate Services• Sent RFQ's for various material and labor contracts• Maintained the forms system• Taught Excel class to coworkers to promote teamwork and improve spreadsheet skills

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Troubleshoot and alleviate customer service issues and process returned merchandise