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Kenton Dazzel

Grayson,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Analyst

Apap Media Group
05.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
  • Maintains up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate record-keeping.
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Evaluate internal needs and develop plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Monitor pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
  • Liais with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.

Vendor Sourcing Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, BCBSA
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted in Service Level Agreement Reporting.
  • Created and distribute financial reporting by Vendor and PO for Managed Services, Professional Services and Commuter Services (Software/Hardware purchases)
  • Managed vendor portfolio valued at 85 million of active contracts for the EIT Infrastructure.
  • Reported to the Performance Management and Financial Management lead for the Managed Service Excellence Team under the CIO.
  • Liaison between EIT division and Procurement and Finance.
  • Responsible for initiating Procurement Intake Process for EIT Infrastructure team for Managed Services, Professional Services and Computer Services.
  • Analyze significant amount of financial transactions to build monthly financials reports by vendor and PO for Professional Services, Managed Services and Computer Services (Software/Hardware purchases) for the EIT Infrastructure team.
  • Monitored comprehensive list of active contracts for their expenses and interact with Procurement department for updates to Portfolio.

Sr. Procurement Analyst

Mazars
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Oversee cost reduction initiative.
  • Oversee 25M operating and capital spend.
  • Managed contracts and vendor portfolio with a total value of 5M.
  • Engaged directly with C-level internal stakeholders and customer executives.
  • Facilitated the implementation of contracts to ensure maximum value.
  • Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
  • Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
  • Created workflow and charts to optimize communication.
  • Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
  • Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Procurement Analyst

Syion, Inc
03.2019 - 02.2022
  • 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.
  • Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
  • Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
  • Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
  • Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.2014 - 10.2020
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.

Purchaser

Peachtree Recycling
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
  • Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
  • Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
  • Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
  • Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2017

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)
  • Negotiation skills
  • Project management
  • Tableau Software
  • GEPSMART System
  • MMS-Meditech
  • Risk Management
  • AWS-How to Buy Cloud-Strategies for Cloud Procurement
  • AWS Solutions Architect Training
  • SAP S/4HANA Training
  • Purchase order creation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Data Driven/analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Sharepoint
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Timeline

Procurement Analyst

Apap Media Group
05.2023 - Current

Vendor Sourcing Analyst

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, BCBSA
10.2022 - 03.2023

Sr. Procurement Analyst

Mazars
02.2022 - 07.2022

Procurement Analyst

Syion, Inc
03.2019 - 02.2022

Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.2014 - 10.2020

Purchaser

Peachtree Recycling
01.2012 - 06.2014

Master of Business Administration -

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Capella University

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