Aimee Fields
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Senior Procurement Officer experienced in full lifecycle contract management and strategic decision-making. Achieved savings exceeding $3.4 million through effective vendor performance improvement and strong negotiation skills. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing vendor relationships to drive substantial savings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Officer
Arizona Department of Transportation
Phoenix, AZ
07.2019 - Current
● Full lifecycle management of IT/ Software/Hardware/Traffic and ITS Infrastructure Contracts.
● Conduct competitive solicitations, hold pre-offer conferences, negotiations, evaluations, and recommendation for award.
● Develop, review, negotiate, and manage direct contracts, agreements, and leases.
● Ensure compliance on federally funded projects/grant funding. Keep up to date on the latest regulatory changes.
● Reviewed price increase requests and managed vendor performance through root cause analysis and implementation of performance improvement plans.
● Administration of contracts, agreements, leases, Intergovernmental and joint project agreements with other agencies and public entities.
Utilized technical data and policy information frequently to support operational decisions.
● Conducted in-depth market research and analysis, identifying suppliers and facilitating outreach efforts.
Facilitated focus group and pre-solicitation meetings to gather stakeholder input.
● Analyzed industry trends, competitive environment, and risk factors to support strategic decision-making.
Developed complex scope of work and specifications for customer group.
Director of Operations
MARTA Cooperative of America
Scottsdale, Arizona
11.1997 - 06.2018
● Member/Vendor Support and Relations
● Negotiation of Vendor Programs
● Supported Board of Directors with strategic initiatives and operational guidance
● Streamlined member/vendor communications to enhance engagement and satisfaction
● Managed Order & Billing Department Staff
● Office Manager, HR - Processing Payroll, 401K
● Reconcile bank balances; record general ledger entries
● Office Manager, HR- Processing Payroll, 401K
● Coordinated travel logistics for conventions and shows to ensure seamless execution
Education
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB ) - Public Procurement
Universal Public Purchasing Cert Council (UPPC)
Lexington, KY10-2025
Public Procurement Associate (PPA) - Procurement
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing NIGP
Phoenix, AZ08-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Paradise Community College
Phoenix, ArizonaSkills
● IT/Software/ITS Category Manager
● Public Procurement expertise
● Strategic Procurement Leader
● Proven negotiation skills cost avoidance in excess of $2million value added contacts
● Experienced in Cradle to Grave – Managing the full procurement lifecycle
● Development of scope of work/specifications
● Conduct Complex Competitive IT Solicitations
● Contract management and administration
● Procurement policy, process, template development and review
● Market research, analysis, industry trends & forecasting, develop supplier pool/outreach
● Implementation of RFI’s to gain a strong understanding of industry standards, competitive outlook price structure, etc
● Proactive approach to vendor performance, problem resolution and risk mitigation
● Favorable negotiation of supplier exceptions, terms and conditions, etc
● Management experience
● Nurture customer and supplier relationships-Grow trust through actions and measurable results
Timeline
Senior Procurement Officer
Arizona Department of Transportation
07.2019 - Current
Director of Operations
MARTA Cooperative of America
11.1997 - 06.2018
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB ) - Public Procurement
Universal Public Purchasing Cert Council (UPPC)
Public Procurement Associate (PPA) - Procurement
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing NIGP
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Paradise Community College