Christina Mattison
Cape Girardeau,MO
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Drury Hotels Company
12.2017 - Current
- Oversees and manages a $4.2M inventory consisting of operating supplies and equipment for the hospitality and F&B industries.
- Analyze market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Works with internal stakeholders to test and implement savings or process improvement initiatives.
- Achieves annual cost savings of over $400K
- Collaborates among departments to accomplish company KBOs.
- Evaluate supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Analyze supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Develops team metrics to identify areas of success and opportunity.
Senior Buyer
Southeast Missouri State University
04.2005 - 12.2017
- Assisted in purchase, lease, or rental of all materials, services, and supplies as required by University departments
- Determined appropriate method of procurement (existing contract, cooperative procurement with other state agency, bid process)
- Issued formal Invitation for Bid and Request for Proposal documents; evaluated responses; awarded contracts
- Negotiated contract renewals with suppliers
- Issued and reconciled annual inventory audit with fixed assets valued at over $53 million
- Conducted purchasing policy and procedure training with departments as needed
- (Break from Nov 2009 - Oct 2010)
Buyer
Major Custom Cable
08.1999 - 04.2005
- Ordered and expedited all raw materials used in assembling copper based cables
- Worked with customs brokers to ensure timely release of imported shipments
- Worked closely with Production to meet job deadlines
- Performed quality control analysis to identify any non-conforming material
- Worked with engineering to test and implement new product lines
Education
BS -
Southeast Missouri State University
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Communication and Active Listening
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Price Negotiation
- Demand forecasting
- Spend Analysis
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Drury Hotels Company
12.2017 - Current
Senior Buyer
Southeast Missouri State University
04.2005 - 12.2017
Buyer
Major Custom Cable
08.1999 - 04.2005
BS -
Southeast Missouri State University
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