BREANN PATTERSON
Seymour,MO
Summary
Procurement Specialist with a strong foundation in contract management and data analysis. Successfully drives efficiency and productivity improvements through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Maintains vendor relationships and utilizes Coupa for streamlined procurement processes, ensuring a positive experience for both internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Analyst
LinkOne Ingredient Solutions
Springfield, Missouri
04.2026 - Current
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends, informing strategies for increased operational efficiency.
- Reviewed and verified freight invoices for accuracy, ensuring timely payments and compliance with financial protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of sales activities, including forecasting and pipeline management, to support data-driven decision making.
- Processed orders for customers, including order entry and credit card processing.
Indirect Procurement Operations Analyst
Bass Pro Shops
Springfield, MO
01.2022 - 04.2026
- Reviewed invoices and procured pre-operational equipment for new store locations to support timely openings.
- Purchasing pre-operational equipment for new Tracker Marine Boat Center Locations
- Maintain Coupa for internal users including requisition and invoice review, invoice coding, invoice approval and vendor errors.
- Coordinated vendor onboarding into Timberline payment system to streamline payment processes.
- Managed independent contractor agreements to ensure compliance and effective resource allocation.
- Review purchases that assist with day-to-day operations of corporate and branch locations.
- Assists with reviewing and approving Special Event Agreements for all locations
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO VP OF FINANCE
American National
Springfield, MO
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided executive support for financial operations through efficient mail distribution, quality assurance, event planning, management of inbound calls, and report writing.
- Ensured accuracy of annual and quarterly statements by reviewing documents and correcting grammatical and spelling errors, contributing to high-quality financial reporting.
- Evaluated and maintained credit card records while compiling detailed reports for processing, supporting timely financial reconciliations.
- Uses SAP for payment of insurance claims.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO DISTRIBUTION MANAGER | OFFICE CLERK
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
Springfield, MO
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted Distribution Manager by coordinating meetings, maintaining schedules, responding to warehouse inquiries, and reconciling credit card transactions to streamline operations.
- Managed administrative functions across human resources, payroll, scheduling, accounting, event planning, training, and vendor relations to ensure organizational efficiency.
- Facilitated personnel workflows, organized special events, reviewed time and attendance records, edited monthly newsletter, and trained staff on company policies to enhance communication.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiated rates, scheduled work, and issued payments.
TECHNICAL CARE REPRESENTATIVE
T-Mobile
Springfield, MO
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Resolved customers' technical issues with devices and network, ensuring satisfaction and effective use of products.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues, facilitating exchanges and warranty claims to enhance customer experience.
- Exceeded production goals as Top Performer for several months; trained peers and new hires on processes and procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
SENIOR SERVICE SPECIALIST II
JP Morgan Chase
Springfield, MO
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Investigated customer accounts to resolve issues related to account closures, award redemption, and payment processing, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Addressed inquiries about credit card features, enhancing customer understanding and satisfaction.
- Leveraged product knowledge to assist cardholders with activation and customization of accounts.
- Fostered a customer-focused team environment as Floor Walker, providing support to peers and enhancing product knowledge across the team.
- Guided new hires through training and onboarding procedures, educated staff members on various cards offered and appropriately routing escalated calls to supervisors.
- Provided financial advisory services to clients at Chase Sapphire Knowledge Team.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UTBACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH, MEDIEVAL STUDIES & GLOBAL FUTURES
Drury University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Data analysis
- Business Analytics
- Process Improvement
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Coordination
- Report writing
- Office Administration
- Customer Relations
- Conflict Resolution
Personal Information
Title: Procurement Specialist
PREVIOUS ROLES
- OFFICE ASSISTANT | RECEPTIONIST
- Drury University, Office of Academic Affairs
- SECRETARY | Champ Industries
- Seymour, MO
Timeline
Supply Chain Analyst
LinkOne Ingredient Solutions
04.2026 - Current
Indirect Procurement Operations Analyst
Bass Pro Shops
01.2022 - 04.2026
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO VP OF FINANCE
American National
09.2019 - 12.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO DISTRIBUTION MANAGER | OFFICE CLERK
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
01.2017 - 08.2019
TECHNICAL CARE REPRESENTATIVE
T-Mobile
01.2015 - 12.2016
SENIOR SERVICE SPECIALIST II
JP Morgan Chase
01.2011 - 12.2014
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Western Governor's University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH, MEDIEVAL STUDIES & GLOBAL FUTURES
Drury University