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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
MHS Labs
04.2022 - 09.2023
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Laboratory Administration Manager
MHS Labs
04.2021 - 04.2022
Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
Molecular Technologist
MHS Labs
03.2020 - 04.2021
Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
Laboratory Administration Manager
Personalized Genomics
05.2018 - 03.2020
Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing and problem-solving.
Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
Oversaw corporate events designed to connect and support employees at work and outside of work.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Quality Technician
Bakery Barn, Inc.
09.2017 - 05.2018
Created and maintained production guides for every protein bar product produced
Performed audits to ensure each component of the product and packaging met all required specifications
Secretary of the Food Safety and Defense Committee and created Certificates of Analysis for clients.
Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Lease Analyst
Rice Energy
07.2016 - 02.2017
Analyzed new Leases, Purchase & Sale Agreements and Surface Use Agreements to which pertinent information was entered into Quorum Land Systems (QLS)
Calculated and submitted payments for the aforementioned leases, PSA's and SUA's
Additionally analyzed an existing multitude of previously acquired leases on a large scale provisions project to improve the data integrity within QLS.
Senior Customer Service Representative
PNC Bank
12.2015 - 06.2016
Received, investigated and responded to customer inquiries regarding basic products and services
Resolved customer service issues
Recommended appropriate needs based solutions and referred complex or reoccurring issues to the correct departments
Documented applicable customer interactions and completed service requests.
Title Abstractor
Oil & Gas Title Abstracting
01.2013 - 07.2014
Searched, analyzed and evaluated records relating to titles of homes, surface ownership, mineral ownership and oil and gas leases
Examined deeds, deeds of trust/mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, will books, bond books, estates, fiduciary deeds and plats/maps to determine ownership and to verify legal descriptions of property
Prepared run sheets, flow charts, plots of property description, plots of all leases found and created according summary indices and ownership reports.
Assistant Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
03.2011 - 12.2012
Lead daily product training for staff through Vitamin Shoppe University course work and hands-on instruction in order to maximize the customer branded experience and build each sale
Engaged in community outreach and partnered with local chiropractors, wellness centers and fitness centers, each of which continually referred new customers
Conducted phone screens, interviews, employee reviews, and responsible for disciplinary actions.