Janice Matthews
Seffner,United States
Summary
Dedicated professional with powerful expertise managing a wide spectrum of Information Technology Strategic Sourcing, Indirect Procurement, Government Purchasing, Contract Management, Criminal Law Support Services, Information Technology, Human Resources strategies, and functional area of Supply Chain and Logistics for over 15 years. Practical Associate Consultant with expertise in managing priorities to meet deadlines and realize high-quality outcomes. Committed to establishing credibility and developing relationships with associates and managers. Strong conceptual thinking skills and new concepts acquisition.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant - Supply Chain & Procurement
Jabil Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluates sourcing procedures, and present improvement strategies to senior management for approval
- Negotiates, plans, directs, and executes third-party supplier agreements, according to corporate policies and business unit procedures which includes collaborating with legal counsel on a variety of sourcing events such as RFP and RFx
- Responsible for coordinating the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services
- Responsible for delivering productivity through price negotiations and other continuous improvement projects
- Support supplier segmentation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and quarterly supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers
- Worked closely with HR, IT, and business professionals by creating cases track trends and provided security/data assurance, business management, enhancement, guidelines, strategies, policies, and procedures
- Supplied assistance on a vast array of intricate problems spanning business systems and services to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of automated operations, networks, and information
- Leads Procurement activities through preferred supplier programs and RFQ's
- Responsible for collecting and communicating commodity actions following events
- Conducts research and analysis of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market, and company trends
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements, and process improvements of the organization's systems and programs
- Support project teams in executing supply chain and procurement projects by coordinating project activities, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones
- Engage with clients to understand their specific supply chain and procurement needs
- Understand client's supply chain and procurement-related problems and prepare recommendations
- Work closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that address their unique challenges
- Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
- Develops and assembles procurement documents and coordinates any required reviews to ensure consistency and accountability in procurement policies.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Provided advice, made recommendations and implemented problem-solving strategies when business needed to re-energize.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
- Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
Strategic Sourcing Consultant
WNS Denali
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Provides independent judgment and analysis of significant issue identification and resolution
- Leads requests for proposal process and conducts commercial and contract negotiations with a strong business accuracy understanding of practical applications
- Implements the procurement process that results in the acquisition of a variety of commodities and services to fulfill the requirements of Sourcing, Indirect Procurement, Government Purchasing, Contract Management, Criminal Law Support Services, Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines
- Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing third-party supplier agreements, according to corporate policies and business unit procedures which includes collaborating with legal counsel on a variety of sourcing events such as RFP and RFx
- Supports contract activity that may include standard contract templates, new master agreements, statements of work, amendments, or require the development of specialized contract vehicles to meet client business goals and objectives
- Information Technology, Human Resources strategies, and functional area of Supply Chain and Logistics
- Act as the focal point for communication with legal, finance, procurement, and stakeholders for the resolution of contract issues and disputes
- Reviews and prepares third-party contracts in accordance with client policy by determining the appropriate method of solicitation in accordance with applicable laws and business policies
- Tracks all existing contracts and works with requesters to determine when contract amendments (renewals)
- Manages contract review workflows ensuring appropriate technical, business, and program management reviews and/or approvals
- Ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions and determine the necessity for amendment and/or extension of contracts or milestones
- Ensures contract performance measurements are maintained, monitored, and documented
- Prepares award recommendations in compliance with business policy; and issues purchase orders
- Negotiates with vendors to obtain the best prices.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities
Senior Procurement Analyst
Hillsborough County Government
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment
- Plans and implements the procurement process that results in the acquisition of a variety of commodities and services to fulfill the requirements of government agencies and departments
- Provides guidance and training to personnel, assigns, monitor, and review work
- Conducts procurement planning sessions with user department's representatives to ensure understanding of the procurement process and associated timeframes and establishes respective roles and responsibilities
- Collaborates with departments to develop, implement, and maintain the Annual Procurement Plan
- Review requisitions, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure they promote competition and best value for the County
- Develops and assembles procurement documents and coordinates any required reviews to ensure consistency and accountability in County procurements
- Prepares purchase orders, blanket/contract agreements, contract extensions, change orders, revisions and modifications, and other similar documents
- Identifies potential vendors, using various sources, to ensure adequate competition
- Presides at the Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference to provide information and instructions and responds to vendor questions to ensure the clarity of solicitation documents
- Conducts public bid/proposal opening for projects over the formal bid threshold in accordance with established procedures
- Reviews bids and proposals for responsiveness to minimum procurement requirements and notifies affected bidders/proposers of non-responsiveness and non-responsibility findings
- Ensures contract performance measurements are maintained, monitored, and documented
- Prepares award recommendations in compliance with agency policy; and issues purchase orders.
Human Resources Information Technology Specialist
Department Of Homeland Security
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests
- Performed daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems and key processes
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service and problem resolution
- Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues
- Demonstrates leadership, analytical thinking, problem solving skills, communication abilities, and computer proficiency
- Comprehensive knowledge of Business Analysis methodologies and iterative Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes using AGILE and Waterfall methodologies
- Managed project activities and facilitated meetings for portfolio and ensured deliverables are met
- Worked closely with HR, IT, and business professionals by creating cases track trends and provided security/data assurance, business management, enhancement, guidelines, strategies, policies, and procedures
- Supplied assistance on a vast array of intricate HRIT problems spanning business systems and services to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of automated operations, networks, and information
- Function as SharePoint Administrator, coordinating and overseeing business related material with a comprehensive comprehension to execute the business necessities as required by the stakeholder's standpoint.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service and problem resolution.
Human Resources Specialist (HRD) /Manager - Training & Development
Department Of Defense
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices
- Selected to serve as representative for the office regarding high-profile alterations to precisely and efficiently represent the function within the organization
- Authored intricate mentoring materials, informational manuals, and correspondence to guide newly hired personnel in aspects of federal staffing statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Functioned as Lead for all post-onboarding functions including Protocol Training, Meet the PEOs, Meet the Enterprise, and Meet the Fleet
- Oversaw the budget for the NAVSEA Talent Management Institute
- Composed Statements of Work to present to SEA02 Contracts Office to procure mentoring from vendors for on-location training
- Constructed purchase requisitions and purchase orders by inputting data into the ERP.
Resource & Management Analyst
Department Of Defense
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Designed standardized reports and forms for program assessment, budgeting and billing for use by statewide staff in program monitoring
- Worked with resource analysts to develop charts and spreadsheets of accounts to evaluate performance of long-term accounts
- Reviewed market analysis to evaluate project plans and align with strategic initiatives for optimizing project outcomes
- Conducted analyses, reviews and special studies of budget and funds execution to identify ways to improve resource allocation and conservation
- Coordinated with resource sponsors to shape and sustain company investments in key strategic missions, informing and advising on resource allocation problems to guide projects to success
- Supported financial and cost analysis related to financial statements, audit readiness, and individual compliance efforts
- Collaborated with senior administration on creation of reasonable budgets for both ongoing and short-term program funding
- Tracked budget execution, funding disbursements and account balances, developing reports for presentation to management in analyzing strengths and shortcomings of current business operations models
- Advised departmental managers regarding resource allocation and appropriate levels of expenditure to drive achievement of corporate vision.
- Tracked budget execution, funding disbursements and account balances, developing reports for presentation to management in analyzing strengths and shortcomings of current business operations models.
- Conducted analyses, reviews and special studies of budget and funds execution to identify ways to improve resource allocation and conservation.
Education
Master of Science - Information Science & Technology
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS06.2016
Skills
- Purchasing Procedures
- Sourcing Methodology
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Contract Management
- Financial Analysis
- Negotiation Strategy
- Process Analysis
- Planning and Execution
Applications And Platforms
- ERP
- GEP
- ServiceNow
- SAP-Ariba
- SAP-Concur
- Coupa
- Oracle EBS
Military Service
United States Army, Honorable Discharge, 2007, 2013, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Timeline
Associate Consultant - Supply Chain & Procurement
Jabil Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Consultant
WNS Denali
09.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Procurement Analyst
Hillsborough County Government
06.2018 - 09.2021
Human Resources Information Technology Specialist
Department Of Homeland Security
06.2016 - 06.2018
Human Resources Specialist (HRD) /Manager - Training & Development
Department Of Defense
06.2014 - 06.2016
Resource & Management Analyst
Department Of Defense
06.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Information Science & Technology
Grantham University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grantham University
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