MICHELLE SIMPSON
Chesterfield,USA
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Professional experienced in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management. Achieved cost reductions and enhanced supply chain efficiency through optimized procurement processes and strategic partnerships. Focused on delivering impactful outcomes and fostering collaboration in dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
Richmond, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
- Managed supplier relationships to foster collaboration and maintain quality standards.
- Developed procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers and enhance sourcing decisions.
- Process purchase requisitions on a daily basis in Chisel and in eVA.
- PCard Holder
- Reconcile Bank of American Transactions in Works
- Audit and approve eVA requistions for Shops Cardholders
Accounts Payable
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
Chesterfield, Virginia
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Conducted audits of agency 711 travel vouchers, invoices, and ATAs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Performed daily Accounts Payable interface, analyzing accounting entries and resolving any error report identifications as needed.
- Resolved account and end user discrepancies through training and guidance, ensuring compliance with Prompt Pay Policy.
- Maintain Accounts Payable voucher logs and monthly offender payroll reports.
- Maintained detailed Accounts Payable voucher logs and compiled monthly offender payroll reports for accurate financial tracking.
- Performed daily Accounts Payable interface, analyzing accounting entries and resolving any error report identifications.
- Reconciled Cardinal to agency's internal accounting system (Syteline)
- Attended continuing education courses through DOC's Learning Academy to expand excel and leadership skills.
- Reconciled Cardinal to agency's internal accounting system (Syteline).
Office Manager
General Security
Chesterfield, Virginia
10.2005 - 09.2023
- Liaised with customers and suppliers to ensure timely communication and resolution of issues.
- Processed employee payroll accurately
- Purchase Requisitions and validation of Purchase Orders.
- Purchase Requistions and validation of Purchase Orders.
- Customer and supplier liaison.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA06-1993
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Auditing
- Voucher processing
- Supplier Negotiation
- High Volume
- Attention to Detail
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- SPCC
- Payroll
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
10.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
09.2023 - 10.2025
Office Manager
General Security
10.2005 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Personal Information
Title: Procurement Specialist