Janella Pleasant
Hockley,TX
Summary
Senior procurement professional with robust experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost reduction. Strong focus on team collaboration, and adaptable to changing needs. Demonstrated ability in contract management, market analysis, and risk assessment. Known for reliability and achieving results through effective stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills. Resourceful analyst known in government, healthcare, biology, engineering, and construction entities for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Analyst
Curia Global Inc
11.2021 - Current
- Sourced vendors to cultivate potential client relationships.
- Reviewed scope of work prior to initiating RFQs for e-auctions.
- Prepared, analyzed, and evaluated bids to ensure compliance with Government requirements and company policies.
- Managed purchase orders and generated forecasting reports.
- Reported weekly on vendor orders and site budgets.
- Conducted market analysis to identify future savings opportunities.
- Provided subcontract support to in Biology
- Ensured requisitions complied with Government regulations and industry standards.
Procurement Supervisor
IKO INC
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Generated comprehensive reports on billing and account status for management review.
- Prepared revenue forecasts weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly based on historical data analysis.
- Collaborated with sales managers across multiple countries to align strategies.
- Ensured accuracy of financial documents by working closely with accounting staff before submission.
Client Account Analyst
Day & Zimmermann
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Tracked and managed requirement statuses throughout project lifecycle.
- Analyzed billing for accuracy, ensuring completeness in client and vendor invoices.
- Generated monthly balance sheets detailing asset and liability positions.
- Identified additional cost-saving areas without compromising quality or service levels.
Billing Analyst/Staff Accountant
Kencrest Services Blue
04.2013 - 11.2017
- Prepared journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts accurately.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for precision before processing payments.
- Analyzed financial data, generating monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review.
- Assisted in budget forecasting by examining historical revenue trends from customer accounts.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations by reviewing contracts prior to renewal and signing.
Analyst
Fox Rehabilitation
05.2003 - 04.2013
- Analyzed financial data and prepared reports to ensure accurate billing procedures.
- Coordinated compliance with HIPAA regulations and healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with operations and customer management teams during sales to onboarding transitions.
- Monitored industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory changes in healthcare.
Clerks 3
Internal Revenue Service
01.2001 - 06.2003
- Prepared variety of administrative tasks and duties associated with tax administration.
- Prepared document reports, identifying legible information to be processed.
- Responsible for opening and sorting both incoming and outgoing mail correspondence.
- Analyzed financial data under business & individual documents and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to management for review.
Education
No Degree - Accounting & Finance
Mount Washington University
Manchester, NH01.2003
High School Diploma - Business
George Washington High
Philadelphia, PA06.2000
Skills
- Vendor negotiations and RFQ/RFP management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- SAP and Oracle ERP systems
- Power BI and data analysis
- E-sourcing and procurement strategies
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation expertise
- Cost reduction strategies
- Project management and stakeholder engagement
- Legal review and compliance
OSHA Certification 2001
Completed OSHA 30 Certification
Timeline
Senior Procurement Analyst
Curia Global Inc
11.2021 - Current
Procurement Supervisor
IKO INC
03.2021 - 11.2021
Client Account Analyst
Day & Zimmermann
11.2017 - 03.2021
Billing Analyst/Staff Accountant
Kencrest Services Blue
04.2013 - 11.2017
Analyst
Fox Rehabilitation
05.2003 - 04.2013
Clerks 3
Internal Revenue Service
01.2001 - 06.2003
No Degree - Accounting & Finance
Mount Washington University
High School Diploma - Business
George Washington High