Carla Ambrose
118 Woodland View Road Clinton,TN
Summary
Senior Procurement Specialist with expertise in contract negotiation and supplier evaluation. Skilled in achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing and process improvements. Strong communicator with a keen attention to detail, adept at fostering strong supplier relationships, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
Mesa Associates, Inc.
Knoxville, TN
10.2005 - Current
- Prepare solicitation documents, research potential suppliers' capabilities and qualifications, then evaluate proposals to ensure they align with company's supplier diversity goals.
- Negotiate Master Service Agreements to support successful project execution.
- Select optimal agreement types for procurement requisitions.
- Review seller invoices for accuracy and compliance with agreement terms, and act as a liaison between accounting and the supplier to resolve discrepancies.
- Draft and maintain procurement document templates and procedures, and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings through efficient supply chain management techniques.
- Collaborate with the leadership team and legal counsel to review and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
- Review incoming client contracts for terms and conditions required to flow down to lower-tier suppliers.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, legal requirements, and industry best practices related to procurement activities.
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers to ensure priority service and maintain project budget.
Teller
Suntrust Bank
Oak Ridge, TN
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Performed banking transactions for customers, recommended products, and provided exceptional customer service.
Senior Subcontract Administrator
Science Applications International Corporation
Oak Ridge, TN
09.1993 - 01.2004
- I started as a Buyer and advanced to a Senior Subcontract Administrator during the course of my employment at SAIC.
- Developed solicitations, then analyzed proposals to prepare a bid summary for management review.
- Performed price/cost analysis of proposals received as necessary.
- Negotiated terms and conditions, statement of work, price, delivery schedule, and other contractual provisions with all levels of supplier/subcontractor management.
- Procured, negotiated, and administered federal and commercial subcontracts, as well as capital equipment purchases, with varying levels of risk, dollar value, and complexity.
- Responsibilities required a thorough understanding of the FAR, DFAR, DEAR, Service Contract Act, and Davis-Bacon Act.
- Maintained compliance with the company’s Supplier Diversity Program, administered small business subcontracting plans, and assisted with the mentor-protégé program.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, TN05-1992
Various Sources
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Procurement process improvement
- Strategic sourcing
- Federal Procurement Regulations
- ERP systems
- Supplier relationship management
- Proofreading and editing
- Vendor acquisition
- Contract management
- Procurement strategy and cost analysis
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 products
- Compliance management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
Mesa Associates, Inc.
10.2005 - Current
Teller
Suntrust Bank
09.2004 - 10.2005
Senior Subcontract Administrator
Science Applications International Corporation
09.1993 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Various Sources