Michele Richie
Orlando,FL
Summary
A detail oriented Procurement Specialist with 7 years experience with strong work ethics, a persuasive attitude, and thrives in any team environment. Builds relationships, retains top accounts, cultivates partnerships, expands network connections, locates best pricing, coordinates logistics, and implements pricing models and deliveries for satisfactory end results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
SPARTON An Elbit Systems Of America
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed multiple tasks; fulfilled government program requirements; placed on-time orders; tracked shipments; maintained appropriate inventory levels; forecasted future demands; troubleshooted receipt and invoice discrepancies; and efficiently processed bid requirement goals.
- Performed quarterly production line audits to ensure safety on production floor where correct processes followed.
- Worked closely with engineers on various project designs to locate alternate parts with strict tolerances in order to meet government standards and required specifications.
- Subject matter expert of assigned commodities that analyzed market trends of materials.
Productions Coordinator
ESPN Headquarters
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
Purchasing Agent
Adventist Health System
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
- Managed high-dollar service and blanket contracts from a shared services environment, modified purchase orders, and managed communication with those involved internally and externally.
- Maintained a working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Support Analyst
ESPN Headquarters
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Focused on IT Service delivery and support for ESPN, Disney, and ABC providing Tier I & K support of Microsoft, Windows, and office suite related issues. Daily functions included Active Directory management, MS Exchange and Symantec security
- Assisted staff and vendors with VPN client installs, access, emails, connectivity issues, password resets, guest accounts, remote event access, and mobile device issues.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new organizational processes, policies, and procedures; managed knowledge base, and resolved global IT issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT05.2003
Skills
- Knowledgeable in Oracle, & Microsoft Office Suite
- Logistics Coordinating
- Supplier Contracts
- Demand forecasting
- Order Placement
- Writing and verbal Communication
- Analytical
- Team Building
- Positive Attitude
- Troubleshooting
- Resilient
- Strong Work Ethics
Certification
- Licensed Notary Public for State of Florida
- Certified: 2021 - Present
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
SPARTON An Elbit Systems Of America
08.2020 - 04.2023
Productions Coordinator
ESPN Headquarters
02.2019 - 02.2020
Purchasing Agent
Adventist Health System
02.2014 - 02.2019
Support Analyst
ESPN Headquarters
07.2008 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Goodwin College
- Licensed Notary Public for State of Florida
- Certified: 2021 - Present
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