SOPHERIA LAMBERT
Conyers,GA
Summary
Highly motivated strategic sourcing professional with 20+ years of experience in procurement planning, contract management, and supplier negotiations across public and private sectors. Proven ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives, drive cost savings, and support enterprise-level operations including IT-related sourcing.
Results-driven sourcing professional with strong track record in procurement and supplier management. Known for optimizing sourcing strategies and building robust supplier relationships. Reliable team player focused on collaborative success and adaptable to evolving business needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sourcing Analyst Team Lead
Atlanta Housing Authority
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs)
- Manage full contract lifecycle including negotiations and renewals
- Mentor and guide a team of six procurement professionals
- Manage sourcing activities supporting $1M+ annual spend
- Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and leadership stakeholders
- Drive supplier negotiations and performance improvements
Buyer
Hillphoenix
Conyers, GA
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Executed sourcing strategies and analyzed spend data
- Collaborated with engineering and operations teams
- Managed supplier performance and inventory
Senior Purchasing Agent
Fiserv
Norcross, GA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Led sourcing initiatives for technology solutions
- Managed RFPs and vendor evaluations
- Coordinated contract negotiations
Education
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisitions Management
Webster University
Master of Arts - Business
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Florida
Skills
- Supplier sourcing strategy
- Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Management
- IT & Indirect Procurement
- Spend Analysis & Cost Savings
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership & Team Development
Affiliations
NIGP-The Institute for Public Procurement
NCMA- The National Contract Management Association
Certification
Certified Professional Procurement Buyer (CPPB)
Timeline
Sourcing Analyst Team Lead
Atlanta Housing Authority
01.2016 - Current
Buyer
Hillphoenix
01.2010 - 01.2016
Senior Purchasing Agent
Fiserv
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Business
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Florida
Master of Arts - Procurement & Acquisitions Management
Webster University
SOFTWARE
SAP | Ariba | Oracle | Jaggaer | Maximo | AS/400 | ERP/MRP Systems | Excel | DocuSign