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Orlando, Florida Area

Orlando, Florida Area

Orlando, Florida Area

RFX development and execution of various commodities, e.g. information technology, printingservices, transportation, janitorial, batteries, engines, transmissions, human resources, training,facilities, financial, etc.• Prepares solicitations e.g., Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request forQuotes (RFQ), develop solicitation timelines, develop contracts, contract amendments, performcontract close-outs; facilitate bid openings, prepare bid tabulations; conduct pre-proposalmeetings; conduct proposal evaluations and price analysis; and implements post-award contractdocuments.• Responsible and the department liaison for the purchase of business cards, flyers, and p-card.• Prepare Board Agenda Items.• Develop and maintain contract files.• Develop Job Aids to assist internal staff in their understanding of Procurement and Contractsprocess and procedures.• Evaluate all purchase requests for efficiencies, adherence to specifications, budget requirements,and product availability.• Evaluate bid responses, proposals, perform price and cost analyses, and negotiate discounts asappropriate.• Acts as LYNX liaison with suppliers, train suppliers on LYNX policies and procedures and howto how to do business with LYNX.• Assist with the development and updates to LYNX Procurement and Contracts policies andprocedures.

Mission Viejo, California

Assisted in the sourcing and purchasing of materials, supplies, and various services to meet therequirements of the organization.• Researched and evaluated suppliers abilities to meet the organization’s needs.• Gained an understanding of each supplier’s price points, quality abilities, service, productavailability, production, distribution capabilities, and account management.• Developed a standard list of products to be ordered on a routine bases. 2• Negotiated with suppliers to ensure the supplier supply capabilities, transportation methods, andinventory control and management were sufficient to meet our needs.• Expedited order placement.• Maintained our supply inventory levels to ensure continuity of resources.• Developed and executed RFX solicitations and released to targeted communities.• Received and evaluated suppliers bid responses and selected the most advantageous supplier toprovide the required goods and/or services.• Resolved any issues with shipments and tracked undelivered goods.• Attended trade shows to review upcoming products and services and new sources of supply

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.8

Bachelor'S Degree, Physical Sciences, 3.5