Procurement Specialist with experience leading initiatives in contract administration and supplier management. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen vendor partnerships, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and improve operational efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering effective procurement solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Performance Management Specialist, Contract Administrator IV
Colorado Dept. of Personnel & Administration
10.2025 - Current
Led procurement projects from inception to closure, coordinating teams to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes related to procurement equity, training initiatives, and system implementations.
Manage all procurement-related systems, in whole or in part, used by the State Purchasing and Contracts Office. Examples include but are not limited to the system for posting of state price agreements, the learning management system, the Contract Management System (CMS), esubmissions.
Ensured compliance with procurement and purchasing processes defined by state fiscal and procurement rules, providing technical procurement advice and recommendations for fiscal program implementation.
Maintain an internal database of procurement projects and initiatives, reporting the status and outcomes to stakeholders including SPCO leadership.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and stakeholders throughout projects to facilitate communication and alignment.
Stays up to date with purchasing and contracts knowledge and trends, project facilitation, process improvement, project management and change management trends, innovations, theories, and best practices.
Manages and working to expand Colorado’s Nonprofit Cooperative Agreements Program, enabling eligible nonprofits to access State Price Agreements while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder support.
Purchasing Agent III & Contract Specialist
Colorado Dept. of Public Safety
03.2024 - 10.2025
Independently managed an expanding portfolio of state contracts, overseeing a diverse range of scope and complexity. Served to establish open communication channels with suppliers and internal teams to share updates on supply and demands for goods and services. Prepares change orders, task orders, amendments and related work in a timely manner.
Managed, coordinated, and monitored procurements, contracts, and vendor selections for essential goods and services, including emergency procurements, quotes, bids, proposals, sole source requests, state price agreements, and leases.
Monitored progress and workflow, applying fiscal and procurement rules to ensure compliance in purchasing actions and support for contracts.
Supported customers and vendors by offering guidance throughout the procurement lifecycle, assisting with solicitations, services, and contract preparation for all divisions under The Department of Public Safety.
Led project management initiatives involving planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, team leadership, and timely completions, while providing competency-based training.
Supervisor | Beverage Buyer | Coordinator
SPB Hospitality
08.2019 - Current
Supervisor/ Beverage Coordinator/ leading strategic sourcing efforts to optimize vendor partnerships. Staff training & development. Handles event pricing and selection. Collaborates directly with vendors and oversees bar purchases. Manages inventory and performs regular stock checks, reducing waste and maximizing supply levels. Oversees scheduling and employee task delegation.
Developed and maintained sourcing operations with beverage vendors, negotiating favorable prices and delivery terms, and renegotiating contracts to achieve annual savings and foster long-term partnerships.
Executed supplier negotiations and cost analysis methods. Established standards to track spending, analyze supplier performance, and identify savings opportunities while ensuring quality and compliance with licensing laws.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kent State University
Kent, OH
08-2018
Skills
Contract administration & negotiations
RFP / IFB / DQ / Solicitation management
Public procurement compliance & fiscal regulations
Data-driven sourcing & analysis
Public procurement compliance
Procurement systems management
Customer engagement & outreach
Purchase monitoring
Conflict resolution
Risk management strategies
Microsoft Office Suite Excel CobbleStone CORE Adobe Google Workspace Statewide Procurement Systems
Cooperative purchasing programs
Certification
Cooperative Purchasing Certification
NIGI Specialization Certificate: Request for Proposals
Contract Terms and Conditions Certification
Leadership Strategy Institute Certification
Emerging Leaders Certification
Franklin Covey Trust & Inspire Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Accomplishments
2025 Rising Star Procurement Award – State of CO, Procurement Winner
Supplier Diversity SCP Committee Member
CORE Governance Committee Member
National Leadership Society
Timeline
Procurement Performance Management Specialist, Contract Administrator IV
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.