Aline "Ally" Dobbins
Wylie
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Purchasing Manager with a strong background in municipal procurement, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Seeking a new opportunity to leverage over seven years of expertise in public sector purchasing to optimize procurement strategies, ensure fiscal responsibility, and support the efficient delivery of government services. Committed to ethical sourcing, transparency, and continuous improvement in alignment with community needs, and organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
City Of Richardson
Richardson
04.2022 - Current
- Manage all procurement activities for a municipality serving 120,000 residents
- Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
- Supervise a team of 5 professionals, ensuring efficient contract administration, bid processes, and vendor compliance
- Lead formal RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs for all city departments
- Negotiate and execute contracts to achieve cost savings and service improvements
- Collaborate with Legal department to ensure contracts meet auditing standards and risk management policies
- Manage City's Procurement Card Program
- Prepare City Council recommendation award agendas
- Implemented Tyler Munis procurement system that streamlined purchasing workflows, increased transparency, and reduced paper use
- Conduct vendor performance evaluations
- Provide procurement training to department heads and staff on ethical purchasing, contract compliance, and procurement best practices
Purchasing Supervisor
City of Richardson
Richardson
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Develop and implement strategic procurement plans in coordination with multiple City departments to support operational goals and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Oversee the solicitation and evaluation of bids, proposals, and quotes in accordance with local and state procurement laws
- Train and advise City staff on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to promote ethical and efficient purchasing
- Review and assess contracts, proposals, and agreements; collaborate with Legal Counsel to ensure risk mitigation and compliance
- Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing direction and support to maintain high standards of performance and service delivery
- Prepare detailed memos and reports with procurement recommendations for City Council review and approval
Contract Administrator/Administrative Secretary
City of Richardson
Richardson
11.2012 - 02.2020
- Prepare contract documents for Engineering Department
- Prepare purchase orders and invoices for payments using partial receipt vouchers and AS400
- Manage accurate and timely processing of receipts and invoices for deposits
- Prepare payroll documents
- Reconciles department's credit card purchases monthly
- Compose and prepare correspondence, agenda reports, and other documents
- Prepare bid documents for projects and advertise on Bidsync.com
- Prepare contract documents once projects have been awarded by Council Records Management Liaison for department
- Communicate effectively with the public in person and over phone
- Enter work orders into response system
- Foster cross departmental relationships and increase motivation through being the department Wellness Champion
Education
Bachelor of Science - FACS
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2007
Skills
- Public Sector Procurement
- Contract Negotiation & Administration
- Strategic Sourcing
- Bid/RFP/RFQ Management & Evaluation
- Budget & Cost Control
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Government Compliance
- Procurement Software (Tyler Munis, Bonfire)
- Staff Leadership & Development
Certification
- NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP)
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
City Of Richardson
04.2022 - Current
Purchasing Supervisor
City of Richardson
02.2020 - 04.2022
Contract Administrator/Administrative Secretary
City of Richardson
11.2012 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - FACS
University of Central Arkansas
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