Kellie Cawthon

Currently support US-based GE Hydro sites, focusing primarily on US Government sites. Arrange for all Construction & Commissioning (C&C) Site Services prior to mobilization, including office trailers, sanitary services, equipment, sandblasting & painting, etc.

Support ITO efforts as GE Hydro pursues new projects within the US. Solicit bids, particularly from Small Businesses as required by the US Government.

• Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
• Maintained proper, compliant documentation for all purchases.
• Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
• Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
• Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
• Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services.
• Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
• Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
• Collaborated with finance, procurement and operations leaders on global sourcing projects.
• Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
• Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.

• Created and managed service subcontracts form negotiations to award, continuing through the life cycle of contract administration, including modifications and closeout.
• Purchased commodities - selected bidders, sent RFQs, reviewed Representations & Certifications, compared bids, made awards, expedited, ensured on-time deliveries and closed POs.
• Adhered to company goals and provided compliant, low risk, low cost, high quality solutions pertinent to the project needs.

Obtained pricing justification for procurement packages, and in pursuit of new contracts. Ensured procurement files were compliant and closed properly, to include all documentation, reports and communications. Issued Receive Only POs for Petty Cash purchases for LOGCAP TO14 (Africa).

• Managed purchases from requisition to delivery. Identified potential bidders, created bidders’ lists for evaluation and award, issued RFQs, awarded contracts based on best value, lowest price and/or qualifying urgency to the specific project. Issued purchase orders in excess of $2M, expedited goods &/or services, took receipt of invoices and ensured that payment terms were met.
• Executed Consulting Agreements for management as required per project needs.
• Trained local employees and set up procurement files at the US Embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti.
• Tasked with the set-up of temporary proposal offices, including phone/internet, furniture, cleaning services, etc.