AnnaMarie Williams
Procurement Specialist
Franklin,Tennessee
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Specialist with over 4 years of comprehensive experience in procurement and vendor management. Dedicated to optimizing sourcing processes and reducing costs, demonstrated by a proven track record of achieving a 10% reduction in purchasing expenses. Adept at utilizing financial analysis to inform procurement decisions and skilled in JDE, Aconex, OBI, and Sage Intacct. Strong communicator with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and foster productive supplier relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Hill's Pet Nutrition
10.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain contracts for six bulk grain ingredients across 8 plant locations, ensuring compliance with internal standards and supplier obligations
- Collaborate with suppliers on RFPs and contract negotiations
- Collaborate on strategic sourcing initiatives resulting in a 10% reduction in purchasing costs
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, achieving favorable terms and pricing
- Conducts regular supplier reviews based on material segmentation to ensure quality and efficiency
- Manages contract completion and balances for over 20 suppliers, implementing process improvements to enhance contract oversight
- Execute ESM audits to monitor supplier compliance and uphold quality standards
Procurement Administrator
Red Collar Pet Foods
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Generated purchase orders through MRP for material orders across three dry sites, ensuring timely materials availability
- Collaborated with manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers to determine inventory quantities across plant locations
- Analyze costs and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting
- Assisted in the management of three rail pipelines to optimize logistics
- Approved logistics invoices for payment, enhancing the efficiency of the procurement process
- Conducted competitive analysis and prepared reports to support sourcing decisions
Accounting Associate
DentaQuest
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed various components of the monthly general ledger by preparing journal entries for income statements and balance sheet transactions, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation
- Conducted reconciliations for multiple accounts, including bank and intercompany accounts, to maintain financial integrity
- Enhanced internal controls through continuous improvement methodologies compliant with accounting standards
- Oversaw daily cash entries averaging $55K in deposits across 16 locations from 7 banks
Accounting Coordinator
Aries Clean Technologies
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize the processing of invoices in Sage Intacct
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of accounting and productivity software packages, including Sage Intacct, Aconex, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Contributed to the successful launch of Aries GREEN Biochar through meticulous financial planning
AP Accounting Representative
Aries Clean Technologies
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed data entry and reconciliation of invoices and purchase orders while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards
- Assisted the Controller with month-end and year-end closings to support accuracy in the accounting system
- Delivered consistent and timely processing of invoices and documentation
Administrative Assistant
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Served as the primary point of contact for an average of 30 incoming phone calls daily, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns professionally
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, enhancing organizational effectiveness through efficient management of operations and special projects
- Coordinated travel arrangements and business development events, ensuring seamless execution
Education
Certificate in Accounting -
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Professional Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Inventory Management
- Market Research & Analysis
- Procurement Software (eg, SAP, Oracle, Ariba)
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Procurement Software: JDE, Aconex, OBI, Sage Intacct, SAP
- Financial Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Hill's Pet Nutrition
10.2022 - Current
Procurement Administrator
Red Collar Pet Foods
12.2021 - 10.2022
Accounting Associate
DentaQuest
03.2021 - 12.2021
Accounting Coordinator
Aries Clean Technologies
10.2020 - 02.2021
AP Accounting Representative
Aries Clean Technologies
04.2020 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant
12.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Professional Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Certificate in Accounting -
Cornell University
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