Lora Hein
Devine,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in independent problem-solving and fostering collaborative team environments. Build strong relationships to optimize company performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP; Senior Procurement Specialist
Navy Federal Credit Union, Military Banking Overseas Division
04.2024 - Current
- Manage and execute procurement of SaaS, Services, and Goods, for government entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Analyze RFPs/RFQs, perform cost/price analysis, negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS, and manage supplier relationships for government agencies and contractors. Provide support to project management team and process owners in the administration of subcontracts supporting the OMBP in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and process owner requirements. Track and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintain documentation. Provide assistance to Vendor Managers in vendor relationship management, reporting and analyzing vendor performance. Participate in Project Management teams to support contract compliance. Complete vendor risk rating assessments. Monitor and report on contract compliance and issues. Coordinate with vendors to receive and maintain compliance evidence. Complete quarterly vendor scorecards. Maintain contract data in internal records management. Identify contract management issues and propose solutions for approval. Apply contract management tools and techniques to assigned projects, including documentation and implementation of CM processes e.g., Contract Awareness, Records Management, Change Control, Risk & Issues Management, Deliverables Management, Customer and Employee Data Protection, and related compliance functions.
AVP; Senior Procurement Specialist
Bank of America, Military Banking Overseas Division
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Manage and execute procurement of SaaS, Services, and Goods, for government entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Analyze RFPs/RFQs, perform cost/price analysis, negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS, and manage supplier relationships for government agencies and contractors. Provide support to project management team and process owners in the administration of subcontracts supporting the OMBP in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and process owner requirements. Track and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintain documentation. Provide assistance to Vendor Managers in vendor relationship management, reporting and analyzing vendor performance. Participate in Project Management teams to support contract compliance. Complete vendor risk rating assessments. Monitor and report on contract compliance and issues. Coordinate with vendors to receive and maintain compliance evidence. Complete quarterly vendor scorecards. Maintain contract data in internal records management. Identify contract management issues and propose solutions for approval. Apply contract management tools and techniques to assigned projects, including documentation and implementation of CM processes e.g., Contract Awareness, Records Management, Change Control, Risk & Issues Management, Deliverables Management, Customer and Employee Data Protection, and related compliance functions.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Zachry Industrial
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Perform sourcing activities on large industrial capital projects. Support complex purchasing activities for complex materials, equipment, and subcontracts. Execute (purchase) of early procurement pre-mobilization checklist items. Source activities for both estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and Procurement Execution activities during the life cycle of a project from RFP solicitations through the Award phase. Perform commercial analyses of bidder's proposals, conduct supplier negotiations, write and submit recommendations of award. Engage in and maintain supplier relationships on awarded contracts, communicating with key internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining overall transparency with the Project Management Team. Participate in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information. Perform evaluation of proposals and coordinate discussions between bidder's and technical personnel. Maintain an understanding of the standard contract terms and conditions and contract formation. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the overall best deal and risk profile for the enterprise. Provide support for supplier and subcontractor kick-off and close-out meetings. Develop SOW's, prepare contract change orders and amendments for signature. Provide updates in weekly procurement meeting. Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with SOP's. Travel to project site as needed to participate in Supplier kick-off, closeout, and clarification meetings. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction management, and essential project personnel.
Accounting Clerk II
Zachry Industrial
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Perform all phases of the accounts payable process. Matching of invoices, receivers, and purchase orders Obtain invoice approval, lien waivers, letters of credit. Review and verify insurance certificates and bonds. Provide a response to all queries correctly, efficiently and in a timely manner. Research source documents and prepare accounting reports. Reconcile vendor accounts. Complete special projects, as requested by management, and serve as an active contributor to the good of the team, department, and enterprise. Review contracts, create contract folders, and discuss contract terms and conditions with vendors. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, central procurement, job site and managers.
EHS Safety Administrator
Oilfield Trucking Solutions
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Order all required safety supplies including FRC's, hard hats, gloves, prescription safety glasses, etc. Fit and issue safety supplies to employees. Schedule and coordinate DOT physicals and fit tests for drivers. Gather and upload required company documents for employees. Coordinate and schedule quarterly drug screens. Track completed drug screens and send final spreadsheet to Corporate. Sort and review drivers DOT logs. Make note of errors on the logs and return to drivers for corrections. Submit employee expense receipts online for reimbursement. Participate in weekly safety meetings. Gather incident documents and upload into SAP. Review incidents in SAP to ensure all fields were completed. Update current TRIR (total recordable incident rate) and LTIR (lost time injury rate) in Excel on a weekly basis. Send weekly TRIR and LTIR report to the Corporate.
Operations Clerk/Manager Assistant
Republic Services
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Prepare daily and monthly Excel report of trash service activity for all San Antonio military bases for management. Support the General Manager, Sales Manager Operations Manager on special projects.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Republic Services
03.2009 - 09.2012
- Track and pay all monthly expenses. Maintain purchase order logs. Obtain approval for purchase orders. Process invoices by verifying coding, approvals, and amounts to ensure consistency with the purchase order. Resolve billing issues or errors by reconciling invoice discrepancies with operations or vendors. Gather all necessary information to calculate the accounts payable accrual. Prepare and enter journal entries for accrual purposes. Review accounting codes by division to ensure accurate accruals. Prepare accrual record folders with all appropriate backups. Travel to various Republic Services offices to provide accounting support.
Customer Service Representative
Republic Services
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Address customer inquiries, requests, and complaints to ensure customer's concerns were understood and revolved. Process customer payment. Enter data into computer for billing and route scheduling purposes. Worked closely with peers to resolve customer questions or concerns in a timely manner.
Education
Excel Class, Accounting Program (1 term)
Clackamas Community College
Diploma - undefined
Santiam Christian High School
Skills
- 10 years of Contract Negotiations and Contract Analysis,
- 6 Years Accounting Experience
- 6 years of experience with construction systems including Oracle, CMIS, and PPMS
- 3 years of experience with SAP Ariba spend management solutions and Lawson Accounting System
- 1 year of experience with AS400 Accounting
- 10 years of Microsoft products experience; Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
- Teams & Webex experience
Timeline
AVP; Senior Procurement Specialist
Navy Federal Credit Union, Military Banking Overseas Division
04.2024 - Current
AVP; Senior Procurement Specialist
Bank of America, Military Banking Overseas Division
10.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Procurement Specialist
Zachry Industrial
09.2018 - 09.2023
Accounting Clerk II
Zachry Industrial
05.2015 - 09.2018
EHS Safety Administrator
Oilfield Trucking Solutions
09.2013 - 05.2015
Operations Clerk/Manager Assistant
Republic Services
09.2012 - 09.2013
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Republic Services
03.2009 - 09.2012
Customer Service Representative
Republic Services
09.2008 - 03.2009
Diploma - undefined
Santiam Christian High School
Excel Class, Accounting Program (1 term)
Clackamas Community College
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