Shelby Coates
Procurement Assistant
Lexington Park,MD
Summary
Procurement professional with over 10 years of experience in vendor selection and purchase order management. Expertise in ensuring compliance and optimizing procurement processes. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings all while providing timely updates and closure to client requests and issues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Assistant II
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
California
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in vendor selection and evaluation, facilitating informed strategic purchasing decisions.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and analyze pricing trends.
- Coordinated purchase orders and tracked delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Communicated with suppliers to resolve order discrepancies promptly, minimizing delays in procurement.
- Maintained procurement documentation and compliance records, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance procurement processes and workflows.
- Prepared purchase order requisitions and related documents for purchasing activities.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures for all purchases.
Fiscal Associate II
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Marys City
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Oversaw budget allocations and expenditures, ensuring financial resources were utilized efficiently.
- Completed and submitted state payroll paperwork to HR, facilitating accurate payroll processing.
- Assisted students and staff in accurately completing state payroll paperwork, ensuring timely submission and compliance.
- Conducted in-depth research to develop effective proposals, agreements, and contracts that met organizational needs.
- Organized meeting and classroom schedules to optimize time and resource allocation.
Fiscal Associate I
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Marys City
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintained precise records of financial transactions and budget allocations to facilitate accurate financial oversight.
- Entered and maintained accurate data in financial systems, ensuring compliance and supporting reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, enhancing interdepartmental communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Vendor selection and procurement compliance
- Purchase order management
- Budget oversight and cost analysis
- Market research and supplier communication
- Financial documentation
- Process improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
Timeline
Procurement Assistant II
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
09.2023 - Current
Fiscal Associate II
St. Mary's College of Maryland
11.2017 - 08.2023
Fiscal Associate I
St. Mary's College of Maryland
11.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland Global Campus