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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
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JASMINE ACKBAR

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dynamic and innovative senior level corporate executive equipped with 20+ years of experience in achieving operational success. Possessing a progressive aptitude for business process mapping, organizational change management, strategic planning, and compliance. Known as a pioneer of innovation who leverages excellent communications skills along with a wealth of expertise which influences operational performances, while maximizing productivity, excellent organizational skills, and maintaining quality standards. Demonstrating a strong analytical mind while achieving success in leading and developing high performing teams for complex organizations. 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

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Manager

Learfield Communications LLC
10.2021 - Current
  • Evaluate, monitor, negotiate, renew and/or implement contracts across all categories
  • Implement strategies to improve value to the business in areas of fulfillment and logistics
  • Implement and manage the fulfillment corporate initiative consolidating spend across the enterprise
  • Evaluate risk, threats and opportunities in the global materials marketplace; Recommend and facilitate changes as needed
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction, value improvement and application of lean processes within the fulfillment and logistics spend
  • Developed best practice processes to uphold procurement history and integrity of a project
  • Managed goods and services contracts for various categories and departments
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for cross functional departments
  • Review and redline documents for accuracy and completeness with Legal Teams and internal stakeholder
  • Implement and oversee purchasing system, contract management system, and fulfillment system
  • Oversee and manage logistics and parcel contract across the enterprise
  • Partner with Security & Compliance team to effectively run risk compliance of potential contracted vendors.

Sr. Procurement Specialist

North Texas Tollway Authority
08.2017 - 10.2021
  • Furnished professional acquisition of goods/services and equipment satisfying department's request through outstanding service
  • Championed all communication efforts with suppliers for internal and external customers
  • Developed processes to improve the execution of RFP, RFQ, RFB, RFI and cooperative purchase standard workflow process
  • Diplomatically negotiated contracts scope, pricing terms to execute and award contracts
  • Upheld a project authority range $10,001- $13 million, identify cost savings to internal stakeholders, and trusted advisor for Cooperative procurement functions
  • Cultivated relationships and outreach with vendor community NTTA ROADS Program committee member in partnership with the Business Diversity dept
  • Successfully completed 86 procurements on time and under budget within first year
  • Currently Overseer of 726 assigned contracts
  • Established SOP for the Executive Director Report, streamlining the process
  • Trained 4 new hires within the first 6 months of employment and developed training manual for summer interns
  • Streamlined internal document control and confidentiality process within the first 8 months
  • Team SME for Agiloft e-procurement tool
  • Process and manage lifecycle of solicitations through contract expiration.

Small Business SR. Account Manager

Fusion Logistics Worldwide Express
08.2014 - 08.2017
  • Controlled a book of business totaling over 3,400 accounts
  • Assembled and trained a small team of account managers
  • Identified additional lines of business within each account
  • Outlined operational tasks for each customer UPS or Freight issue
  • Notably exceeded the revenue goal of a million dollars in the first year as well as decreased retention by 20%
  • Resolved escalated Claims, UPS and/or freight issues
  • Decreased customer cost while ensuring margin minimum is made
  • Partnered with internal operation teams, International Freight team, and Field Sales Reps.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Abilene Christian University

Associates Arts -

Cisco Junior College

MBA Operations and Supply Chain -

Southern New Hampshire University

Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Reporting
  • KPI Management
  • Integrations
  • SOPs
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Safety
  • Growth Initiatives
  • Presentations
  • Analyzing Data
  • Global Initiatives
  • CRM
  • SLA’s
  • Logistics
  • Capital Expenditures
  • Fast-Paced Environments
  • Crisis Management
  • Talent Management
  • Sales Plans
  • Communications
  • Accountability
  • Multi-site
  • Global Operations Management
  • Kaizen Techniques
  • Project Planning
  • Pricing
  • Cost Control Strategies
  • P&L
  • Operations and Contract Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Supply Chain
  • Customer Service
  • Change Management
  • 5S
  • Performance Management
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Direction
  • Training & Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • LEAN Manufacturing
  • Brand Strategy
  • Profit/ROI Improvement
  • Turnaround Strategy
  • New Vendor Setup
  • Supplier Liaison
  • Supplier Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Supply Chain Management
  • MS Office
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Cost Assessments
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Inventory Management

Accomplishments

NIGP Buyer of the Year Nominee

Luna Outstanding Professional of the Year Nominee

Certification

  • CPP Certified Purchasing Professional, American Purchasing Society
  • CTCD Certified Texas Contract Developer, Texas Comptroller
  • CTCM Certified Texas Contract Manager, Texas Comptroller
  • CPPM - Certified Purchasing Professional Manager, American Purchasing Society
  • Certified Logistics and Supply Chain management, UT Arlington Continuing Education

Awards

  • 2019 NIGP Buyer of the Year Nominee
  • 2019 Luna Outstanding Professional of the Year Nominee
  • 2020 Minority Business News USA Corporate Buyer of the Year

Timeline

Procurement Manager

Learfield Communications LLC
10.2021 - Current

Sr. Procurement Specialist

North Texas Tollway Authority
08.2017 - 10.2021

Small Business SR. Account Manager

Fusion Logistics Worldwide Express
08.2014 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Abilene Christian University

Associates Arts -

Cisco Junior College

MBA Operations and Supply Chain -

Southern New Hampshire University

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