Suzanne Alberts
Summary
Talented procurement professional with strong administrative, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Gifted in building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive cross-functional collaboration. Offering 17 years of experience in government office environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Purchasing and Contracts Coordinator
City of Mesa Department of Innovation and Technology
08.2015 - Current
- Processing Citywide department Information Technology related orders for software and hardware
- Maintain constant communication with department liaisons for order clarification, status, upcoming needs with a focus on excellent customer service
- Maintain multiple procurement credit cards monthly and reconcile transactions with detailed order information and accounting
- Facilitate formal procurement processes and contract negotiations for large scale IT software and hardware purchases for Citywide departments.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Arizona Department of Transportation
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Procurement of specialized IT and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) hardware and software resources
- Facilitate Request for Proposals (RFP) process utilizing State and Federal funds
- Negotiate terms and conditions for IT related procurements.
Fleet Analyst
Pinal County Fleet Services
10.2009 - 10.2011
- Supervising three (3) administrative personnel
- Management of two separate budgets throughout the fiscal year; one which falls under the Highway User Revenue Funds (HURF)
- Analyze fleet usage throughout all County departments, and re-assign vehicles as necessary to maximize utilization of County assets
- Ensure that Department purchases, including procurement card usage, are in compliance with County Procurement Code.
Buyer II
Pinal County Finance Department
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Work directly with County departments to develop technical specifications to initiate solicitations
- Facilitating entire RFP (Request for Proposal) process from committee selection to award
- Negotiate with numerous vendors to ensure that the County receives the best value possible on goods and services procured
- Researching contracts for County purchases to ensure that County Procurement Code and Arizona State Procurement Code are being upheld.
Buyer I
Pinal County Finance Department
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Building relationships with County vendors and department personnel
- Turning requisitions to purchase orders for a variety of basic commodities
- Assist departments in refining order specifications for accuracy and assuring compliance with County purchasing regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Arizona State University East
10.2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Arizona State University East
05.2003
Skills
- Workflow Management
- Legal and Procedural Compliance
- Proposal Development
- Procurement
- Budget Planning
- Relationships and rapport
- Contract terms negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
References
Personal and Professional References furnished upon request.
Additional Information
Currently participating in the Mesa Leadership Academy Class of 2025
August 2024 - May 2025
The mission of Mesa Leadership is to develop, educate and connect individuals to lead and bring value to our diverse community. Our role is to inspire individuals to become community leaders who will shape the future of the City of Mesa. We do this while building relationships and having a lot of fun along the way! Our vision...to make a difference, lead our community, teach others and develop leaders.
Timeline
IT Purchasing and Contracts Coordinator
City of Mesa Department of Innovation and Technology
08.2015 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist
Arizona Department of Transportation
01.2012 - 08.2015
Fleet Analyst
Pinal County Fleet Services
10.2009 - 10.2011
Buyer II
Pinal County Finance Department
05.2008 - 10.2009
Buyer I
Pinal County Finance Department
05.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Arizona State University East
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Arizona State University East
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