> Monitor vendor and product purchase compliance.> Establish bids and cost-plus contract pricing agreements.> Create deviated pricing and rebate programs for products.> Perform vendor audits to ensure contract compliance.> Issue, evaluate, and reward Requests for Proposals for products and services including purchases related to upcoming expansion.

A place where history, grandeur, and inspiration are found around every corner.• Selection and implementation of improved procurement and inventory control software.• Daily administration of all purchasing activities, including management of shipping and receiving staff, ensuring accuracy in perpetual and operating inventories.• Oversee monthly physical inventory, working closely with accounting for the reconciliation of any variances.• Daily processing of procurement and inventory requisitions.• Weekly and monthly bid upload, review of PAR levels of all perpetual inventories, minimizing • Ongoing vendor negotiations and contract review, renewal and replacement.

A company devoted to the global commercialization of environmentally superior products and technologies.• Effectively and efficiently managed the day to day operations of a clean-technology manufacturing company, from early stage start-up through the first two years of business.• Defined multiple departments such as Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, Community Relations, Information Technology, Shipping and Logistics, Executive Management, Sales and Marketing, and Internships; including the development and implementation of the policies and procedures for each stated business area.• Plan and manage all special events including monthly happy-hour meet and greets, tradeshows and expositions, and competitions.• Key liaison for business expansion into Europe.

One of San Diego’s most celebrated and trusted printing and design companies.• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments• Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential business partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners’ needs and goals.• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.

The ultimate Southern California entertainment destination.• Accountable for contracts, purchases, leases and agreements in regards to commodities, services and equipment for: Food and Beverage (new restaurants), Slots, Special Events and Promotions, Table Games, Golf Pro Shop, Casino Gift Shop, Marketing, Real Player Services, Emergency Medical Services, Barona Institute, Human Resources, Off Track Betting, and Administrative Departments.• Purchasing department liaison for Tribal Government projects, such as the Annual PowWow.• Initiated business partnerships with multiple departments in an effort to centralize purchasing processes throughout the property, thus increasing and strengthening the overall purchasing leverage of the property.• Cross-trained for coverage of management personnel.• Cross-trained buyers in all commodities, ensuring efficient coverage of all purchasing needs.• Identified and implemented an inventory for the Marketing and Special Events and Promotions departments, eliminating the need for last minute emergency orders of stock items.