Amber Rock
Crofton,MD
Summary
Long time hospitality professional with a specialty in procurement and accounts payable seeking opportunity to secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company
Procurement professional with proven track record in sourcing and supplier management. Known for strong analytical abilities and effective negotiation skills, driving cost-efficiency and quality improvements. Highly reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing demands.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Marriott
07.2021 - Current
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
- Enhanced the accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in the purchasing process.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Negotiate contracts with Ownership groups
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations during the procurement process to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Managed risk effectively by establishing contingency plans for potential disruptions in supply chains or market fluctuations affecting pricing structures.
- Evaluated vendor performance using key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.
National Accounts Payable & Procurement Specialist
Pritchard Sports & Entertainment
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee the AP operations of multiple sites across the country, training and providing leadership support to onsite office personnel
- Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc
- Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Maintaining historical records
- Paying vendors by scheduling checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
- Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
- Continuing to improve the payment process
- Manage existing vendor relationships while growing new ones
- Participate in month end closing, and P&L reconciliation
Purchasing Director
The New York EDITION – Marriott Int
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Set and implemented technology standards in hotel to be able to run a centralized purchasing operation allowing to control purchases by purchase order system, budgets reviews, approval levels, receiving of goods, Invoice processing, Accrual reports, Storeroom requisitions, Inventories, Usage reports by locations, individual outlet P&L's etc
- Increase Compliance to Corporate Programs such as Avendra, Minority group suppliers and MBS as well as achieve high scores in quality assurance inspections for storeroom operations
- Conducted training to all departments key players by phases to achieve a centralized purchase operation (F&B, Engineer, Sales, Accounting, Spa, Housekeeping and Front Desk)
- Manage Accounts payable using people soft and P-Card systems
- Setup storeroom processes for daily operations
- Established and constantly review food, beverage and operating supply pars stocks based on business demand
- Monitor perpetual inventory to achieve hotel financial goals
- Perform End of the Month Inventories, run reports and submit to Finance for P&L
- Established sustainable long-term relationships with vendors through market research, vetting and industry standards
- Negotiated new contracts ensuring pricing and quality
- Established standards to be able to evaluate vendor performance
- Inventory management
Purchasing Supervisor
Lido House Hotel – Marriott Int
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Selected for the pre-opening team charged with developing the groundwork for the purchasing process of the hotel, obtaining opening inventories, setting par levels, working with the Executive Chef to select preferred vendors
- Created and maintained LSOPs for all aspects of the procurement process, including vendor selections, budget management, and daily operating standards
- Key specialist and point of contact for the rollout and implementation of new e-procurement software program
- Worked with multiple department leaders to ensure proper use of allocated operational budgets
- Month end procedures including generating appropriate reports, inventory as well as P&L review
Purchaser/Office Manager
Marriott Marquis DC – Marriott Int
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Processed daily Purchase Orders, invoice payments, received deliveries and checked for accuracy and quality
- Maintained stockrooms and inventory according to established par levels
- Delivered daily internal requisitions to multiple departments
- Payroll, Scheduling and other general administrative responsibilities
Education
Associate of Arts - Management
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA06-2008
Skills
- Budget Management
- Tech Savvy
- Problem Resolution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Inventory
- Accounts Payable
- PeopleSoft
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Concur
- Supplier contracts
- Order placement
- Purchasing processes
- Price negotiation
- Supply chain planning
- Writing and verbal communication
- Process improvements
- Cost analysis
- Purchase order creation
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Financial acumen
Experiencewith
- PeopleSoft
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HotShop – Birchstreet
- Concur
- Dynamics
References
- Lewis Nelson, Director of Services, Marriott Marquis, Washington D.C, 202-446-4404
- Susan Peening, Purchasing Manager, Marriot Int, Bethesda, MD 443-379-3299
- Adam Beer, Former General Manager, Lido House Hotel, Newport Beach, CA, 323-203-8832
Personal Information
Relocation: Open to Relocation
Timeline
National Accounts Payable & Procurement Specialist
Pritchard Sports & Entertainment
11.2021 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Marriott
07.2021 - Current
Purchasing Director
The New York EDITION – Marriott Int
10.2019 - 10.2020
Purchasing Supervisor
Lido House Hotel – Marriott Int
03.2018 - 10.2019
Purchaser/Office Manager
Marriott Marquis DC – Marriott Int
09.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Arts - Management
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute