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Westlake, Ohio, United States

Westlake, Ohio, United States

• Managed the sourcing process to minimize risk and maximize the value of purchases.
• Developed purchasing strategies, compiled requirements, performed market research and identified vendors.
• Published RFP events, analyzed results and facilitated meetings with business stakeholders to provide purchasing recommendations.
• Collaborated with multiple internal groups including vendor compliance, cyber security, and business stakeholders to assist in the selection of reputable vendors.
• Negotiated contract business terms on MSA’s, SOW’s and SLA’s including pricing, payment terms, renewal terms, support terms and acted as a liaison between legal and business stakeholders on contract redlines.
• Complied with corporate and departmental privacy and data security policies and practices to minimize risk.

Westlake, Ohio

• Analyzed steps in the procurement process to determine the best purchasing practices.
• Negotiated pricing on quotes and agreements for goods and services related to technology, hardware, onsite maintenance, financial services, and company events in both domestic and international offices.
• Managed purchasing requests via Scout and created purchase orders in Workday.
• Supported, tested and managed Project Management efforts of Global Punch Out initiative to enhance employee self-service options.
• Contributed to the implementation of the Hardware Leasing initiative, focusing on cost reduction strategies.
• Submitted contract requests for signature and assisted the Legal Department with preparation of redlines on business terms for Statements of Work and Master Services Agreements.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Developed and assisted with the management of maintenance & repair contracts.
• Investigated and identified the need for contracted services and the desired outcome of a contract.
• Developed quote / bid packages including bidding instructions, general conditions, and detailed specifications.
• Solicited budgetary estimates for projects to anticipate contract costs and to assist administration in planning for capital improvement projects.
• Assisted with the development of board resolutions to authorize a request for proposal for public bidding in accordance with Ohio Code.
• Developed and provided PowerPoint presentations and coordinated site tours for vendors bidding on projects.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Audited physical HVAC assets in across all NEORSD locations.
• Updated asset records in Oracle WAM.
• Recommended asset criticality and condition scores of HVAC assets based on evaluation.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Updated language for standard maintenance procedures of assets and created work orders.
• Participated in Asset Management Department meetings and recorded action items.
• Delivered Asset Management presentations regarding criticality and condition scores of assets.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Associate’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Study Abroad Business School - Rennes, France