MAUREEN O'CONNOR
Wellsville,KS
Summary
Hardworking Procurement professional with 9 years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in Statewide Management, Accounting & Reporting Tool (SMART).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer II
Kansas State School For The Deaf
Olathe, KS
06.2014 - Current
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Used Statewide Management, Accounting & Reporting Tool (SMART) to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of VISA purchases.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Issued Monthly Budget Reports to 15+ Departments
- Monitor P-Card expenses and reconcile monthly.
Office Manager
Building Restoration Corporation
Kansas City, Kansas
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Create and establish office protocols, including an inventory system for the rental portion of the business, personnel and other office filing systems, bidding schedules/time lines for use by project managers.
- Plan and coordinate logistics and materials for company and client meetings.
- Research and procure necessary licenses for bidding.
- Create, update, and disseminate master schedules for three project managers.
- Research and inform project managers of potential bidding opportunities.
- Prepare pre-bids and assist with preparing formal bids.
- Represent the company at pre-bid meetings, take photos, gather needed information.
- Manage office supplies, organize, maintain office and reception area.
- Manage incoming and outgoing phone calls, digital communication, and mail.
- Communicate between Kansas City, St. Louis, and St. Paul offices.
- Prepare bid forms and close outs for Project Managers using Adobe Software.
- Establish and manage computer filing systems, including ability to disaggregate data as needed.
- Notarize documents, as needed.
- Communicate with subcontractors and architects on bidding projects and quality of performance.
Softball JV Assistant Coach
Blue Valley North High School
Overland Park, Kansas
03.2014 - 05.2014
Animal Care Clerk
Petsmart
Merriam, Kansas
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided excellent customer service throughout the store.
- Maintained fish, reptile, bird, small animal habitats and products areas.
- Frequently opened or closed the store independently.
Retail Clerk/Cashier
Schlitterbahn Water Park
Kansas City, Kansas
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Provided excellent customer service including making sales and handling refunds.
- Trained new employees, operated two gift shops, maintained inventory and shopping areas.
Animal Caretaker/Camp Assistant
Ernie Miller Nature Center
Olathe, Kansas
06.2003 - 08.2010
- Maintained all animal habitats, prepared special diets and fed animals; assisted with nature camps.
Scorekeeper, Olathe Girls Softball Association
Olathe, Kansas
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Officiated indoor hitting competition, kept statistics to determine team standings, maintained equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Online11.2020
Johnson County Community College
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William Jewell College
Skills
- Certified Public Manager (CPM) through University of Kansas Endorsed in 2019
- P-Card management
- Bid process management
- Vendor sourcing
- Bid coordination
- Procurement expertise
- Reporting knowledge
- Document preparation
- Policy implementation
- Operations management
- Budget Management
- Strategic planning
- Process Development
- Account management
- Contract Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Developed Monthly Budget Expense Reports for 15+ Departments/Grants
- Certified Public Manager (CPM) in Kansas. Endorsed in 2019
- Developed Monthly P-Card Logs and Reports
Timeline
Procurement Officer II
Kansas State School For The Deaf
06.2014 - Current
Softball JV Assistant Coach
Blue Valley North High School
03.2014 - 05.2014
Office Manager
Building Restoration Corporation
09.2012 - 05.2014
Animal Care Clerk
Petsmart
06.2011 - 08.2012
Retail Clerk/Cashier
Schlitterbahn Water Park
05.2010 - 08.2010
Scorekeeper, Olathe Girls Softball Association
11.2008 - 02.2009
Animal Caretaker/Camp Assistant
Ernie Miller Nature Center
06.2003 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Johnson County Community College
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William Jewell College