Jacqueline Henriquez
Newberg
Summary
Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over 10 years of progressive public-sector experience leading sourcing initiatives, competitive solicitations, contract administration, and purchasing operations. Experienced in RFPs, ITBs, supplier relationship management, ERP systems, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for improving procurement processes, supporting executive leadership, and building collaborative partnerships across multiple departments while ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Tigard
12.2022 - Current
- Support procurement operations across 19 schools and district departments while serving as the district's primary procurement resource for purchasing, contracts, compliance, and procurement best practices.
- Developed and modernized standardized procurement templates, solicitation documents, workflows, and guidance materials to align with current Oregon procurement regulations, improve compliance, and increase operational consistency across district departments.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of contracts, agreements prior to CFO approval, ensuring compliance with Oregon procurement rules.
- Led a district-wide student transportation services Request for Proposal (RFP) from solicitation planning through evaluation, award recommendation, and contract execution in accordance with Oregon Public Contracting Rules.
- Led development and administration of the district's Invitation to Bid (ITB) for ready-to-serve pizza supply and delivery, drafting solicitation documents, updating procurement templates to reflect current Oregon procurement regulations and district standards, coordinating vendor communications, and facilitating the evaluation and award process.
- Interpret Oregon Public Contracting Rules to determine the appropriate procurement method, including direct purchases, ITBs, RFPs, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
- Manage purchase order lifecycle and resolve delivery and routing issues.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing when appropriate, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Develop vendor relationships and resolve service or quality issues.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with obligations.
BOND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Tigard
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed end-to-end contract lifecycle for construction and vendor services, from preparation through execution.
- Oversaw financial operations including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and account reconciliation across systems (e.g., e-Builder, ERP).
- Led vendor onboarding and compliance, ensuring required documentation (W-9s, insurance) and contract integrity.
- Directed accounts payable workflows, including p-card reconciliation, audit support, and accurate financial tracking.
- Maintained organized project and financial records to support bond-funded initiatives and reporting accuracy.
BILINGUAL SECRETARY & BOOKKEEPER
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Tigard
11.2015 - 01.2022
- Managed school-based operations including budgeting, requisitions, and financial tracking to support daily functions.
- Oversaw financial processes such as reimbursements, deposits, and account coding, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated high-volume administrative workflows, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely completion across departments.
- Analyzed reports and data (attendance, budgets, allocations) to support planning and operational decisions.
- Provided frontline support to families and staff, including student enrollment, communication, and bilingual assistance (Spanish).
Education
OREGON PROCUREMENT BASIC CERTIFICATION -
State of Oregon, State Procurement Services(DAS)
OREGON11-2030
Skills
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Competitive Solicitations (RFPs & ITBs)
- Contract Administration
- Vendor Negotiations
- Operations
- ERP Systems (I-Visions, TCM, e-Builder)
- Purchase Order Management
- Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
- Technology
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Adobe
- Excel
Certification
Oregon Basic Procurement Certification (Valid through 2030)
Timeline
SENIOR PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Tigard-Tualatin School District
12.2022 - Current
BOND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Tigard-Tualatin School District
01.2022 - 11.2022
BILINGUAL SECRETARY & BOOKKEEPER
Tigard-Tualatin School District
11.2015 - 01.2022
OREGON PROCUREMENT BASIC CERTIFICATION -
State of Oregon, State Procurement Services(DAS)