Mark Cole
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented procurement analyst with 7+ years of experience in IT procurement, vendor management, and invoice reconciliation. Proven ability to drive cost-saving initiatives (achieved $773K in 2024), streamline purchasing processes, and support cross-functional teams. Skilled in managing telecom and IT spend, ensuring financial compliance, and negotiating favorable vendor terms. Adept at using data to inform decisions and optimize procurement strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IT Financial & Procurement Analyst
Atlas Corporation
- Current
- Managed IT budgets across departments, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
- Led end-to-end procurement processes: vendor sourcing, requisition creation, pricing validation, and invoice reconciliation.
- Reduced requisition turnaround times and improved budget-to-actual tracking accuracy.
- Reconciled complex telecom and IT invoices across 100+ accounts, aligning with contract terms.
- Collected and maintained vendor compliance documents (e.g., W-9s, ACH forms), supporting onboarding and audit readiness.
- Oversaw procurement cycle: quote gathering, PO issuance, invoice processing, and vendor coordination.
- Negotiated vendor agreements to achieve cost savings and ensure timely delivery of services and goods.
- Collaborated with inventory teams to prevent shortages and align procurement with supply needs.
- Prepared detailed reports on purchasing trends to identify areas for cost reduction.
Project Coordinator / Chief Fire Prevention Officer
Company Name
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed fire safety and permitting projects; ensured compliance with city regulations and timely certification.
- Created and tracked project schedules; trained staff on compliance protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Concordia College
Bronxville05-2013
Skills
- Procurement Lifecycle Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting (CapEx/OpEx)
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Vendor On-boarding
- Contract & Vendor Negotiation
- Telecom & IT Expense Management
- ERP Systems (Ariba)
- Financial Reporting & Spend Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Timeline
Project Coordinator / Chief Fire Prevention Officer
Company Name
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior IT Financial & Procurement Analyst
Atlas Corporation
- Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Concordia College