LATRECIA THOMAS
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Professional Sourcing Specialist with deep expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Skilled in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction strategies. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving measurable results. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Coordinator
Broward Health Corporate
07.2023 - Current
- Manage a Team of Contract Analyst
- Contract negotiations with a focus of risk and cost reduction
- Assisted in developing annual budgets for assigned categories based on historical spend patterns, market forecasts, and strategic priorities.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities through data analysis and benchmarking against best-in-class practices.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Developed long-term partnerships with key suppliers to improve performance across supply chain, generate greater cost efficiency and enable business to grow and develop.
Purchasing Contact Analyst
Broward Health Corporate
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying areas for improvement and negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers.
- Coordinated regular contract reviews to identify areas for improvement or renegotiation opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
Patient Financial Services
Broward Health Coral Springs
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Greet and interview newly arriving patients to complete registration.
- Utilize excellent customer service skills required to gather information.
- Submit patient data into the hospital database over several programs.
- Maintain 100% accuracy on all files.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Office Assistant
Park Grove LLC
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for collecting and verifying all documentation.
- Assist with management of internal projects.
- Oversee project timelines and budget expectation to customers.
- Participate in internal process improvement workshops.
- Manage internal team and resources to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Process purchase orders and invoicing.
- Manage and assign inventory to projects.
- Perform clerical and administrative functions.
- Draft correspondences and other formal documents.
- Perform office task upon request.
Financial Aid
Keiser University eCampus
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide information, advice and assistance to students regarding financial aid disbursement.
- Develop and negotiate financial plans in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
- Compile submitted paper documents for record retention.
- Assist in the development of allocation reports to support Senior Leadership.
- Ensured file accuracy prior to processing financial awards.
Admissions
Keiser University eCampus
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Counsel prospective students and families regarding the admission and document collection process.
- Establish strong relationships and ensure outstanding customer service.
- Provide training on program information and enrollment management software to new hires.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Services
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2012
Skills
- Excel, MS Office, Outlook, and exposure to both SAP and Tableau
- Strategic sourcing
- ERP systems
- Cost analysis
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Sourcing Coordinator
Broward Health Corporate
07.2023 - Current
Purchasing Contact Analyst
Broward Health Corporate
07.2022 - 07.2023
Patient Financial Services
Broward Health Coral Springs
08.2021 - 07.2022
Office Assistant
Park Grove LLC
09.2019 - 08.2021
Financial Aid
Keiser University eCampus
10.2018 - 09.2019
Admissions
Keiser University eCampus
08.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Services
University of North Alabama
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Nova Southeastern University
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