Jeannie Fancher
Hurst
Summary
Strategic Procurement Professional specializing in contract management and software implementation. Enhanced processes to drive revenue growth and develop effective training programs. Fostered strong vendor relationships and resolved complex challenges through communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
City of Hurst
Hurst
09.2022 - Current
- Managed contracts, budgets, projects, bids, quotes, suppliers, agreements, requisitions, and purchase orders to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement processes.
- Resolved purchasing issues related to software and credit card procedures, improving transaction accuracy and speed.
- Implemented new Oracle software to enhance procurement processes.
- Processed purchase card requests and modifications through JP Morgan Chase, enhancing purchasing efficiency for departments.
- Assisted departments with purchasing needs in accordance with city guidelines.
- Trained personnel and prepared comprehensive training documents and reports.
- Designed electronic forms using Perfect Forms to streamline data collection.
- Conducted city-wide auctions to optimize asset disposal.
Purchase Card Coordinator
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Generated over $354,000 in revenue from the credit card program to date.
- Redesigned credit card software and travel programs, achieving time savings of approximately 4 weeks and reducing costs.
- Reconciled bi-weekly credit card statements in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Operated credit card systems with spending limits up to 10 million.
- Developed and implemented training documents and presentations, enhancing user proficiency with the system.
- Monitored travel logistics for 30,000 students and 3,800 teachers, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Administrative Assistant to Director of Purchasing
Birdville Independent School District
Haltom City
10.2010 - 08.2017
- Managed contracts, budgets, projects, bids, quotes, and vendor requisitions, issuing purchase orders efficiently.
- Led implementation of a new finance (Munis)system while collaborating with software developers on credit card system enhancements.
- Designed a purchase card system with guidelines and policies that saved time and generated revenue for the district.
- Operated and reconciled credit card systems with monthly transactions of $100,000 and fuel cards totaling $50,000.
- Coordinated and led district-wide meetings for secretaries to strengthen communication and collaboration.
- Developed and delivered training documents and presentations to enhance staff knowledge and skills.
- Composed and assembled detailed purchasing and business manuals for district operations.
- Led project for furniture removal from multiple schools before demolition, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
Purchasing/Travel Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Keller Independent School District
Keller
11.2007 - 10.2010
- Expedited travel logistics for district serving 34,000 students and 3,600 staff members.
- Maintained district credit card transactions exceeding $100,000 monthly.
- Assisted purchasing director and senior buyer with managing contracts, budgets, bids, and requisitions totaling $50,000 to several hundred thousand.
- Prepared bids, quotes, requisitions, and purchase orders for various projects.
- Coordinated on-site reception of materials and ensured timely distribution to designated locations, facilitating project success.
- Planned and executed district-wide softball game for 3,600 employees, fostering community engagement and team spirit.
- Led 'Heart at Work' group to recognize outstanding district employees.
- Oversaw opening of new high school, a multi-million-dollar project the size of two Super Targets.
Education
Business Management Degree -
University of Phoenix
01-2025
Associate degree - business management
Tarrant County College
License - Real Estate Appraisal
State of Texas online schools
TexasSchool Business
TASBO
Skills
- Procurement processes
- Contract management
- Vendor relations
- Software implementation
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training development
Licenses And Training
- Licensed Realtor, Texas
- Certified Texas School Business Official Certification
Timeline
Buyer
City of Hurst
09.2022 - Current
Purchase Card Coordinator
Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2017 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant to Director of Purchasing
Birdville Independent School District
10.2010 - 08.2017
Purchasing/Travel Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Keller Independent School District
11.2007 - 10.2010
Business Management Degree -
University of Phoenix
Associate degree - business management
Tarrant County College
License - Real Estate Appraisal
State of Texas online schools
School Business
TASBO