Carlene Lawson
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 10 successful years of experience in busy office environments achieving superior levels of administrative effectiveness. Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, accounts payable processes and office operations. Demonstrating strong attention to detail while successfully managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Possessing a positive outlook and a strong commitment to team success and development, consistently striving to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist Procurement
Exyte U.S., Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Pre-qualify Vendors and Contractors and maintain oversight for compliance.
- Analyze customer needs and schedule to make informed decisions on acquisition strategies in alignment with corporate policies.
- Partner with the construction team to develop Statements of Work, Recommendations to Award, Non-Competitive Justification and Change Orders.
- Prepare and issue RFQ/RFP, conduct analysis and prepare award documentation.
- Manage procurement actions from acquisition planning through final close out.
- Lead project close out, including development of close out processes, interdepartmental coordination, compliance and status reporting.
Procurement Purchasing Professional - Federal
Jacobs Solutions
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Partner with project management teams to understand project needs and determine pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Ownership of procurement actions from acquisition planning through contract close out.
- Collaborate with technical teams to develop Scopes of Work, Non-Competitive Justification forms and Bid Analyses.
- Verify Federal compliance at pre-contract award and during the contract life.
- Participate in Client status reporting meetings.
Procurement Specialist II
Exyte U.S., Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Pre-qualify Vendors and Contractors and maintain data for compliance.
- Understand customer needs and schedule for acquisition prioritization and planning.
- Partner with the construction team to develop acquisition documentation.
- Prepare and issue RFQ/RFP, conduct analysis and prepare award documentation.
- Facilitate pre/post bid meetings, job walks and construction kick-off meetings.
- Contract management from award through final close out.
Purchasing Support
Sandia National Laboratories
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Understand the technical work of the end-user to connect the acquisition requirements with potential vendors.
- Partner with members of laboratory and engineering teams to plan the procurement of services, materials and equipment.
- Conduct market surveys and determine pricing arrangements.
- Verify Vendor Federal compliance at pre-contract award, through the duration of the contract.
- Documentation of RFP process, award determination and post-award change orders.
- Facilitate contract close out.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, P.A.
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Manage vendor w-9 forms and tax statuses for 1099 form issuance.
- Perform data entry of all invoices and expense reports for payment scheduling.
- Reconcile and process payment for all corporate credit cards.
- Conduct disbursements via electronic funds transfer or check.
- Analyze and prepare financial reports for management utilization.
- Maintain Accounts Payable records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moriarty High School
Moriarty, NM2012
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Well versed in Oracle and SAP Ariba databases
- Proficient in end-to-end procurement management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Knowledge of Federal contracting compliance (FAR, DFAR, Import/Export regulations)
- Understanding of accounts payable functions
Timeline
Senior Specialist Procurement
Exyte U.S., Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Procurement Purchasing Professional - Federal
Jacobs Solutions
12.2023 - 06.2024
Procurement Specialist II
Exyte U.S., Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2023
Purchasing Support
Sandia National Laboratories
09.2018 - 11.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist
Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, P.A.
10.2014 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Moriarty High School