Implement category or commodity strategies to optimize business efficiency.Execute elements of the overall operations category strategy to ensure service delivery improvements.Perform category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract, performance and risk management.Work with Category Managers in understanding the global spend and identifying opportunities to increase quality and improve value for money.Perform procurement reporting and analysis of management information to identify potential improvement opportunities.Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.Maintain contractual and business relationships with vendors.Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within category to improve business performance.Develop best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors and product innovations.Build strong relationship with customers and ensure customer satisfaction.Provide assistance to company’s acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with vendors.

I was challenged by TexasBit to institute a procurement process designed to streamline fulfillment of supply commitments for 15 asphalt plants, 2 maintenance shops, and a construction team running 3 crews.I have found great satisfaction in designing and managing the procurement process, and seeing the positive results it has brought to the company.Key to this efficient and productive system in constant monitoring of supplier performance and variances in costs, delivery, and quality. And taking immediate corrective action when things don't go as planned so that delays and shortages go unnoticed by clients.To date, I have created $11M+ in Purchase Orders, and:• Contributed to $428k+ in savings as member of procurement team, outpacing all Oldcastle companies.• Realized significant savings ($70K+) in major equipment replacement costs.• Corrected pricing inaccuracies in national agreements. • Optimized purchasing value.• Improved quality and performance significantly.• Mitigated shortages effectively.

HR/Safety Manager | June 2016-October 2016I sourced and secured qualified field, office, and shop staff for Bartow Paving following the conversion to an in-house HR department in this 6-month role prior to my relocation to Dallas.Accounting Coordinator | May 2000-February 2016Managing a high-volume AP departments, I processed 20K+, worth $1M, in invoices each month for commercial asphalt paving company with 150 vendors and successfully slashed job, site, and fuel costs, and attained further savings with automated processes.AP Coordinator | June 1997-May 2000I was promoted to accounting manager overseeing all accounting functions for success in aligning Bartow's vendor bill-reporting process with industry regulations and accounting principles, and instituting best practices and methodologies for timely and efficient processing of invoices.

EDI: Electronic Data Interchange Manager | November 1995-June 1997I liaised between merchandising, A/P, store operations and systems information following my promotion into this technical systems role establishing and certifying vendors on the Home Depot Electronic Data Interchange invoice program. The project successfully reduced data-entry errors, streamlined transaction processing, and increased productivity without increasing staff.Audit and Controls Team Member | November 1992-September 1995Named to 6-person “swat team" created specifically to implement turn-around strategies with Home Depot vendors, I contributed significantly to reducing overall charge-back count from 38k+ to <18K for 158 EDI vendors and an improved EDI with 7 of the top 10 home depot vendors. My efforts earned me 3 employee of the month awards.Vendor Relations Manager | July 1990-November 1992Driving accurate routing of invoices for payment and resolved discrepancies, I secured the company discounts with major vendors, and myself recognition as employee of the month multiple times.Merchandising Accounting Specialist | March 1989-July 1990I advanced from this role rapidly for talents in resolving issues for 1600 invoices per week from building material and lumber vendors.