•Yielded over $15 million in savings in 12 months for a large microchip processing company client•Collaborated with internal stakeholders to perform Annual Business Reviews for multiple key suppliers andfound points of improvement for each one• Negotiated with suppliers on cost, payment schedules, and terms and conditions on annual labor rates•Worked hand-in-hand with clients' counsel to resolve various legal issues that arose•Managed categories including IT Hardware/Software, Corporate Professional Services, Construction, and Water•Developed project management skills when working cradle-to-grave projects for Civil, Structural, and Architectural stakeholders

-Collaborated with the Facilities, Transportation, and Technology departments to develop bids for their needs forblanket contracts, small projects, and larger initiatives-Developed bid tracking system that was adopted by the entire Purchasing department-Conducted analysis and recommend awards for projects based on the requesting department’s budget, lead time,and sustainability requirements-Managed the district’s Purchasing Department, conducting approximately 200+ bids per year resulting in asavings of $1.2 million annually-Trained and managed a small team of first-time buyers-Lead initiative to expedite Parkway's IT Team's RFX timelines for software and hardware purchases-Direct sustainable purchasing specifications for the district, achieving a reduced carbon footprintacross the supply chain-Prepare board motions and review contracts (new business and renewals) for the District Board of Education toapprove

-Led multi-site procurement activities with cross-functional teams-Developed sourcing strategies, reviewed and analyzed supply and demand, and negotiated terms with suppliers-Prepared and executed negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.-Leveraged opportunities to create higher value strategies to achieve material savings and efficiencies Managedsupplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, and in-service performance

-Develop and manage assortments for 62 stores and e-commerce for all golf equipment and neckwear-Assist headwear buyer in writing orders, forecasting trends, and maintaining stock levels for all stores-Managed ‘Cyber Week’ dropship sale for online store which grossed $24,000 over 250 orders-Created dropship tracking system to evaluate vendors on their turnaround/delivery time-Build relationships with vendors through negotiating payment, shipping, and image requirements