AMBER LAM
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Skilled Procurement Professional with background in overseeing and enhancing operational processes. Familiarity with implementing control systems while adhering to industry standards and regulations. Strengths include proactive problem-solving, critical thinking, and multitasking capabilities. Notable impact made in improving process efficiency and minimizing risk in previous roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Meritage Homes Corp
Morrisville, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Research and resolve vendor disputes, including product or pricing issues, invoice and contract discrepancies, and coordinate pricing adjustments when necessary.
- Cultivated strong trade partnerships to meet bidding and production targets.
- Collaborated across departments to align goals and meet deadlines.
- Communicated product changes to Sales, Construction, and Subcontractors.
- Initiate bid events with subcontractors, perform bid analysis, and create and compile contract confirmations, as well as all backup, as necessary for audit compliance.
- Assist in base cost and option price analysis
- Assist in reviewing house budgets to verify accurate base house and margin costs
Cost Control Specialist Level IV/Grant Admin
Mott MacDonald
Raleigh, NC
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed grants and finance for all 72 NC airports within the NC Department of Aviation.
- Developed grant documentation processes for effective transition and training.
- Processed grants and grant modifications, including transmittals and DocuSign for various workflow items.
- Yearly Risk Assessment Review and Audits for State/Federal.
- Ensured documentation of current processes in the updated grants manual.
- Draft Monthly Board of Transportation Award Letters for Project Management Review.
- Processed change requests, grant extensions, and claims through the state's EBS system for various airports.
- Drafted, directed, funded award letters, and issued agreements.
Senior Procurement Coordinator
Pulte Homes
Raleigh, NC
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and applied strategies to prevent recurring billing problems.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal abilities to create positive, collaborative working environments.
- Added new Trade Partners/vendors into system via TransAct AP
- Verified Insurance was compliant for all Trade Partners
- Led Budget Updates for multiple communities, ensuring cost accuracy.
- Reviewed and approved vendor payment inquiries via Lawson.
- Audit monthly rebate reports. Hold quarterly meetings to ensure accuracy
- On Board/Train new coordinators
National Contracts Analyst
CBUSA/Buildertrend
Raleigh, NC
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Handled national contracting for network of 560+ custom home builders
- Created training guides for the National Contract Quarterly Reporting
- Directly worked with vendor contacts to request/gather data quarterly
- Assist Regional Managers with financial data requests
- Create vendor files and review invoices for potential disputes/financial risk
- Participate in training and communication of process improvements and projects which includes cost comparison to maximize profits.
- Host builder training calls one on one to walk them through reporting requirements
- Create commodity tracking Excel file that was used company-wide for builders to track pricing
- Build relationships with internal customers such as Manufacturer Reps, Service and Sales Executives to effectively manage assigned Contracts and Rebates.
Procurement Administrator
Brookfield Properties Development
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Assist National Strategic Sourcing with quarterly reports to each manufacturer/distributor
- Confirm, route, and track invoices for approval and payments in accordance with contracts
- Work with all divisions to assure the collection of model incentives
- Track and report on outstanding rebates
- Code checks and collect payment from vendors
- Resolve vendor inquires and payment discrepancies
- Site Administrator – Train internal departments and divisions on how to properly upload rebate software purchasing
- Responsible for creating, tracking and distributing all committing documents for Onsite Trades
- This includes contracts, variance purchase orders, field work authorizations and sequence sheets to trade contractors and site manager
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commerce And Administrative Studies
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCAssociate of Science - Business Administration
Mt. San Antonio College
Surgical Technology Certificate -
Career Network Institute
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Accounting/Finance
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Flexibility in Problem-Solving
- Team-oriented
- Relationship building
- Document Management
Accomplishments
- Army National Guard/Reserves| Chemical Operations Specialist | October 2005 - December 2014
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Meritage Homes Corp
12.2024 - Current
Cost Control Specialist Level IV/Grant Admin
Mott MacDonald
08.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Procurement Coordinator
Pulte Homes
06.2022 - 08.2023
National Contracts Analyst
CBUSA/Buildertrend
03.2021 - 04.2022
Procurement Administrator
Brookfield Properties Development
03.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Commerce And Administrative Studies
East Carolina University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Mt. San Antonio College
Surgical Technology Certificate -
Career Network Institute