Donna Wiley

Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient contract development, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Managed a diverse portfolio of approx. 155 contracts, maintaining an annual contract plan for easy access and metrics.Collaborated closely with legal counsel to draft, review, and finalize contractual agreements that met both parties'' needs.
• Conducted regular contract audits to assess performance gaps and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinated efforts across departments during the RFP/RFQ process, ensuring all relevant information was considered during supplier selection.
• Streamlined internal contract management processes by implementing a centralized database for tracking and monitoring contractual agreements.
• Maintained open lines of communication with leadership and stakeholders throughout the contracting process to ensure transparency and alignment on expectations.
• Enhanced contract negotiation process by streamlining workflows and implementing effective communication strategies.
• Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, achieving cost reductions while maintaining quality standards.
• Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
• Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
• Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
• Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.

• Sourcing, ordering, tracking and expediting of orders. Followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
• Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
• Oversaw stock inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
• Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
• Facilitated transparent bidding processes for supplier selection, ensuring fairness and adherence to established guidelines.
• Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
• Provided training and guidance to stakeholders on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
• Led transition to new procurement software, streamlining purchase order process.
• Tracked requisitions to purchase order turnaround and on time delivery stats.

• Participated in vendor selection process by evaluating proposals based on cost, service quality, and compliance with company requirements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of contracts and agreements.
• Prepared reports detailing contracts status updates including expiration dates, outstanding issues, or other pertinent information as needed.
• Developed comprehensive understanding of contractual requirements, supporting internal stakeholders in adhering to obligations.
• Solicited RFQ's. Work with Project Managers on bid packages, submissions, award, contracts and subcontracts.
• Acquired bid bonds and required insurance.
• Worked on submission of all bid packages including governmental agencies (i.e. La. Dept of Transportation & Development (LDOTD), City of New Orleans, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc.)
• Management of submittals, samples and end of project warranties.
• Solicited DBE/WBE participation for bids. Managed and submitted monthly reports for DBE/WBE participation.
• Supervisor of one direct report