LaBreeska Ivey
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Results-oriented Procurement Agent with 15+ years of experience and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Skilled in supplier negotiation, cost reduction strategies, and inventory management. Known for productivity and efficient task completion, excelling in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Procurement Agent 2
THE BOEING COMPANY
Huntsville, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained vendor relationships to ensure delivery of products on time and within budget.
- Analyzed purchase orders for accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policy.
- Negotiated prices, terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best value for goods or services.
- Researched potential vendors to determine product availability, cost effectiveness and quality standards.
- Ensured timely receipt of materials by coordinating deliveries from multiple sources in accordance with production schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of all procurements including invoices, purchase orders and other documents related to purchases.
- Performed regular price comparisons between vendors to ensure optimal pricing was achieved on all purchases.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in processes, procedures and systems related to procurement activities.
- Coordinated with logistics teams regarding shipping arrangements for purchased items.
- Reviewed requests for proposals from vendors before submitting them for approval.
- Tracked shipments from suppliers to ensure timely arrival at destination points.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Researched pricing information and compared prices and quotations.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues.
- Prepared contract agreements and other documentation.
- Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing, and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
- Purchased quality merchandise at lowest price and correct amounts.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Client/Abstract Coordinator
INTEGRITY TITLE
Huntsville, AL
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Act as the combined agent of the insurance company, the buyer, the seller, and any other parties related to a real estate transaction, such as mortgage lenders
- Review titles, issue insurance policies, facilitate closings, and file and records paperwork
Administrative Procurement Specialist/Production Control Specialist
Aerie Aerospace
Huntsville, AL
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Utilize Deltek in managing financial and procurement functions
- Support Engineering organization in conducting successful testing of pressure systems and other associated components at Marshall Space Flight Center
- Aid the Engineering organization in the creation, issuance, review, and closure of test procedures, work authorization documents and supporting maintenance work orders
- Support Engineering and database administrators to ensure component asset, document, and procurement databases are accurately managed
- Manage material procurement processes by quotation solicitations
- Manage material procurement process by quotation solicitation and generate Purchase Orders (PO’s) for material procurement
- Assist senior buyers with large procurement packages
- Assist financial team with financial management and budget planning activities
Financial Counselor
Oncology Specialties
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Patient accounts, collections, billing and follow up
- Manage customer service function
- Management of cost for patient treatment plans
- Patient assistance programs, charity, and coinsurance collections
Billing Specialist
Valley Vascular Consultants
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Analyze accounts receivables for five physicians- Reconcile financial reports
- Ensure prompt processing medical claims
- Research billing/insurance rules and regulations
Scheduler
The Surgery Center of Huntsville
Huntsville
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for Orthopedic, Optometric, Cosmetic, and Colon Surgeon's daily cases
- Verified patient's insurance eligibility
- Answered patient questions prior to visit
Contract Management Specialist
Crestwood Medical Center
, AL
04.2006 - 08.2015
- Identified payment discrepancies/unpaid claims
- Prepared daily deposits
- Ensured all clearing accounts were balanced and ready for posting
- Assisted Business Office Director in additional duties assigned
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Faulkner University
Huntsville, AL08.2019
Skills
- Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
- Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Skill in the negotiation and establishment of contractual arrangements for procurements
- Ability to harmoniously resolve customer complaints and concerns
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
- Ability to prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections
- Experience with costing and pricing for procurements
- Knowledge of contractor compliance issues and procedures
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
- Purchase order monitoring
- Negotiation trained
- Procurement
- Contracting
- Vendor network development
- Product delivery reconciliation
- Purchasing agreement review
- Supply Chain product expert
- Purchasing coordination
- Purchasing report updating
- Demand forecasting
- Shipment arrangements
- Product status tracking
Timeline
Supply Chain Procurement Agent 2
THE BOEING COMPANY
01.2022 - Current
Client/Abstract Coordinator
INTEGRITY TITLE
02.2021 - 01.2022
Administrative Procurement Specialist/Production Control Specialist
Aerie Aerospace
06.2019 - 11.2020
Financial Counselor
Oncology Specialties
01.2018 - 06.2019
Scheduler
The Surgery Center of Huntsville
08.2015 - 02.2016
Billing Specialist
Valley Vascular Consultants
02.2015 - 12.2017
Contract Management Specialist
Crestwood Medical Center
04.2006 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Faulkner University