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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. ● Managed vendor relationships and advised business leaders and stakeholders on the benefits, potential risks, cost, and legal outlook associated with the use of a vendor. ● Supported the consideration of new vendor opportunities by evaluating new products and services. ● Streamlined the vendor process by narrowing down the supplier base to optimize existing vendors.

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. ● Facilitated regular cross-team collaborative sync meetings including Information Systems and Global Cloud Services fostering strong relationships and effectively addressing their purchasing needs.● Created purchase records in the Purchases Renewals Tool for accurate budgeting and renewal tracking.● Performed monthly closing tasks including monthly audits of purchase order lines identifying unreceived items and verified procurement card charges to ensure accurate accounting accruals. ● Coordinated with Accounts Payable and team members to investigate and resolve outstanding invoices ensuring accurate and efficient payment processing.

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. ● Received and evaluated quotes based on budgetary restraints, vendor locale, WBE/MBE/SBE status, previous work performed, required qualifications, and references.● Monitored and supervised contractors for compliance to ensure materials and services met specifications.● Performed a physical audit of HVAC assets for numerous agency facilities. Updated asset records including asset criticality and condition scores and updated language for standard maintenance procedures of assets.

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

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