KATE WILLIAMS
Thomaston,USA
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated Procurement professional with strong communication skills and a positive outlook. Successful working independently, as well as in a team environment. Passionate about providing the best support possible internally to employees/co-workers as well externally to suppliers, ensuring success across all areas.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Voya Financial
09.2018 - 06.2025
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) Gatekeeper in Salesforce for Software, Maintenance and Hardware categories to support future AI initiatives
- Send out software/hardware renewal validations to business owners to confirm renewal plans and ensure Salesforce cases are submitted. Maintain status updates in Salesforce as well as renewal tracking database/spreadsheet
- Process software, maintenance, desktop/server/network hardware related orders in Oracle Fusion Cloud. Update associated case status' in Salesforce
- Work with suppliers to request quotes as needed. Partner with Voya's Strategic Sourcing team to ensure all renewals and pricing are in line with negotiated terms and allowable price increase threshold. Work with suppliers to lower renewal quote pricing as needed
- Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers to foster strong relationships and respond to inquiries as needed
- Central point of contact for license keys and renewal notifications, distributing to appropriate internal business areas and ITAM team
- Main point of contact responsible for Voya Procurement P-Card purchases when product or service is unable to be sourced via the standard PR to PO process
- Market Data Services support contact to help resolve issues and escalate items
Procurement Specialist
ING/Voya Investment Management
11.2005 - 08.2018
- Monitor internal Procurement program (INFRA); process orders/requests for all divisions within ING Investment Management and Clarion Reality Partners
- Document monthly and year end ING Investment Management IT Hardware/Software accruals in accordance with GAAP requirements and provide all appropriate documentation to Finance for review and processing
- Review orders and verify that they adhere to internal accounting policies and regulations
- Assist ING IIM Director of Procurement with contract reviews and red-lines
- Assist with vendor price negotiations to secure lowest price ensuring cost effectiveness
- Responsible for IT software maintenance renewals and maintenance schedule updates
- Process wireless laptop card and mobile device requests, follow up with cellular providers
- Work directly with IT vendors to obtain price quotes, secure orders and track shipments
- Process supplier invoices and interact with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner
- Review and update quarterly Technical Reference Group hardware standards guide
- Responsible for Ariba requisition/purchase order processing and reporting
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.2005
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Knowledgeable in Salesforce CRM Platform
- Experienced in various Procurement Systems
(Oracle Fusion Cloud, Peoplesoft eProcurement, Ariba Network)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Voya Financial
09.2018 - 06.2025
Procurement Specialist
ING/Voya Investment Management
11.2005 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Eastern Connecticut State University
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