Associate Manager, Purchasing & Procurement ImmunoTek Bio Centers, LLC
Lafayette, LA
2016 - Current
Purchasing & Procurement Manager (Associate Level)
Lead procurement operations supporting 20 multi-state operational locations, managing approximately $20M in annual vendor spend
Review and approve purchasing requests across multiple centers, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and budget controls
Train operational staff on accounts payable, travel management, and purchasing systems, including NetSuite, Concur, and Navan
Serve as the primary escalation point for center leadership resolving purchasing, vendor, travel, and expense management issues
Negotiated supplier contracts and consolidated vendors, generating $1.2M in recurring annual cost savings
Oversee purchasing governance including purchase order controls, vendor performance monitoring, and vendor risk mitigation
Partner with finance and operations leadership to align procurement strategy with organizational growth and operational priorities
Standardized procurement policies and documentation to strengthen internal controls and regulatory compliance
Support internal and external audit activities by providing vendor documentation, purchasing records, and transaction support
Manage ticket-based purchasing and operational requests through ConnectWise, coordinating issue resolution across multiple centers
Coordinate vendor transitions and purchasing continuity during center divestitures and operational changes
Improve inventory planning to reduce excess inventory while maintaining supply readiness
Led implementation and optimization of NetSuite ERP, Concur, and Navan, improving purchasing visibility and expense management reporting
Serve as liaison between finance, operations, and vendor partners to resolve purchasing and payment issues across the organization
Accounting & Travel Coordinator
Managed multi-location accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely vendor payments
Administered company travel and expense programs using Concur and Navan
Coordinated travel bookings including airfare, lodging, and transportation for operational and leadership teams
Managed corporate credit card programs, including transaction review, reconciliation, and expense reporting compliance
Implemented structured expense approval workflows to improve policy adherence and reporting accuracy
Investigated and resolved expense discrepancies and credit card reconciliation issues
Generated travel and expense reporting to support financial review and budget monitoring
Assisted with audit documentation and financial transaction support
Accounts Payable Specialist
Processed high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable across multi-location operations
Performed vendor reconciliations and supported month-end close activities
Investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies and purchase order variances
Ensured adherence to internal controls and financial reporting standards
Lead procurement operations for 20 concurrent locations across multiple states, overseeing $20M in annual spend
Achieved $1.2M in annual savings through contract renegotiation, supplier consolidation and pricing strategy overhaul
Provide end‑to‑end oversight of purchasing lifecycle including PO governance, vendor performance and risk mitigation
Standardize procurement policies and documentation controls to ensure governance and regulatory compliance
Partner with operations and finance executives to align purchasing strategies with business growth objectives
Support center divestitures through coordinated vendor transfers and continuity planning
Optimize inventory planning to reduce excess while maintaining supply readiness
Spearheaded implementation and optimization of NetSuite ERP, Concur and Navan platforms
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