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Dorothy Dawkins

Seagoville,TX

Summary

As procurement professional, consistently driving strategic sourcing initiatives and enhancing supplier performance to deliver value. Proficient in fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic business needs. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, ensuring seamless procurement operations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Procurement Specialist-Construction

City Of Mesquite
10.2021 - Current
  • Led selection process of new suppliers, resulting in increased competition and better value propositions.
  • Streamlined procurement processes increased efficiency with the implementation of an automated purchasing system..
  • Collaborated cross-functional teams to develop robust procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.

BUYER

Dallas County Community College
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Process requisitions, change orders, secure vendor quotations
  • Process Purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders in Jaggaer System
  • Prepare/coordinate formal bid documents (RFB, RFP, RGQL, and RFQ) in eProcurement-based procurement system
  • Gather specifications, review pricing and cost analyses
  • Research and secure additional data as required, tabulate and analyze results
  • Analyze and resolve delinquent, damaged or duplicate deliveries
  • Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between invoices /Purchase orders
  • Maintain vendor listing, standard specifications and supplier product references files
  • Consult and direct first-time vendors outlining requirements and procedures in doing business with Dallas College
  • Manage purchasing processing of records, reports, and files
  • Monitor performance of Suppliers
  • Ability to manage and effectively negotiate with suppliers regarding contract of procurement solicitation

BUYER

Dallas College District
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managing and successfully negotiate with suppliers
  • Review purchase requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with college policies and procedures
  • Review, monitor, and approve procurement orders to select suppliers using Jaggaer eProcurement-based procurement systems

Process requisitions, change orders, secure vendor

quotations in an eProcurement-based system

  • Process Purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders in Jaggaer /workday System
  • Prepare/coordinate formal bid documents (RFB, RFP, RGQL, and RFQ) in eProcurement-based procurement system
  • Assist end-users with specifications and scope of work, review pricing and cost analyses
  • Research and secure additional data as required, tabulate and analyze results
  • Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
  • Reduced order processing time with implementation of a centralized procurement system.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
  • Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, fostering strong working relationships throughout entire procurement lifecycle.
  • Developed comprehensive category plans to support strategic sourcing initiatives and achieve company objectives.
  • Analyzed supplier performance for better contract negotiations and long-term partnerships.
  • Utilized advanced data analytics tools to gain insights into procurement trends and inform decision-making processes.
  • Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving strategies.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for organization.
  • Promoted culture of continuous learning among team members, offering training/development opportunities to enhance individual skill sets and support overall team performance.

PURCHASING TRANSACTION SPECIALIST II

Dallas County Community College
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Process purchase of equipment, services, software, and office supplies
  • Produce and enter requisitions, change orders, additional services, Purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders in Datatel System
  • Secure vendor quotations
  • Analyzes requisitions and documentation for completeness and accuracy; secure additional data as required
  • Tabulate and analyze results
  • Knowledge of regulations pertaining to contract terms and conditions
  • Analyze and resolve delinquent, damaged or duplicate deliveries
  • Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders
  • Maintain vendor listing, standard specifications and supplier product references files
  • Counsels and direct first-time vendors outlining requirements and procedures in doing business with DCCCD
  • Informing users in development of performance regarding projects specification
  • Manage purchasing processing of records, reports, and files
  • New employee training, Process notices of vacancy
  • Prepare formal bids and informal quotations for all District campuses
  • Administer purchasing operations for all District employees, bidders, and vendors
  • Provide administrative support to Director of Purchasing, and Assistant Directors
  • Monitor performance of vendors
  • Assist in bid openings
  • Provide professional public relations internal and external visitors general and public

PURCHASING TRANSACTION SPECIALIST I

Dallas County Community College
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Received and processed orders
  • Scanned and process products
  • Data entry
  • Received and distributed mail
  • Appointment settings
  • Maintain files
  • Upgrade records
  • Answer incoming and outgoing calls
  • Tabulate and analyze results of Bids and Quotes
  • Analyze and resolve delinquent, damaged or duplicate deliveries
  • Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders
  • Maintain vendor listing

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

Dallas County Community College
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Received and processed orders
  • Scanned and process products
  • Data entry
  • Received and distributed mail
  • Appointment settings
  • Maintain files
  • Upgrade records
  • Answer incoming and outgoing calls

Education

BAAS-Business Administration -

UNT of Dallas
01.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Business Office Systems and Support

EASTFIELD COLLEGE
Mesquite, Texas
05.2014

Office Technology Certificates - Office Assistant, Software Application Specialist

EASTFIELD COLLEGE
Mesquite, Texas
05.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • GroupWise
  • File Magic
  • Datatel
  • Web Wise
  • Windows XP
  • Html
  • Windows 2007
  • Windows 10
  • Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cost Analysis
  • Database Management
  • Documentation skills
  • Overseeing deliveries
  • Bidnet formally Periecope
  • PDF Nitro

Committees

  • Wellness Awareness
  • Employee of the Year Nominee
  • Technology Skills/Experience
  • Staff Development
  • Total Quality Management
  • Diversity Awareness
  • Secretarial Development
  • SECC Awareness
  • Wellness Committee
  • Staff Development Series
  • PSSA

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
  • Office Technology Certificates
  • Office Assistant, Software Application Specialist
  • Various NIGP Core certifications
  • Currently studying to test in Spring 2025 for CPPB

Timeline

Senior Procurement Specialist-Construction

City Of Mesquite
10.2021 - Current

BUYER

Dallas College District
04.2021 - 10.2021

BUYER

Dallas County Community College
03.2015 - 03.2019

PURCHASING TRANSACTION SPECIALIST II

Dallas County Community College
01.2003 - 01.2015

PURCHASING TRANSACTION SPECIALIST I

Dallas County Community College
01.1999 - 01.2003

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

Dallas County Community College
01.1995 - 01.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Business Office Systems and Support

EASTFIELD COLLEGE

Office Technology Certificates - Office Assistant, Software Application Specialist

EASTFIELD COLLEGE
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
  • Office Technology Certificates
  • Office Assistant, Software Application Specialist
  • Various NIGP Core certifications
  • Currently studying to test in Spring 2025 for CPPB

BAAS-Business Administration -

UNT of Dallas
Dorothy Dawkins