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Tamara Ellis

Silver Spring
Tamara Ellis

Summary

Experienced and dedicated professional with a proactive attitude and passion for innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Clearance

Clearance
Public Trust Clearance

Personal Information

Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Work History

Insight Global
Rockville

Software Procurement Manager (Lead)
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Key subcontractor supporting Booz Allen Hamilton on an active IDIQ contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Serve as a key subcontractor supporting Booz Allen Hamilton on an active IDIQ contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
  • Partner closely with the Federal Procurement Manager to coordinate and streamline procurement operations, establish repeatable workflows, and support annual budgeting and spend planning activities aligned with the federal fiscal year.
  • Lead, develop, and motivate a team of procurement specialists, while driving continuous process improvements through the strategic use of technology.
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and collaborate across departments to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with agency objectives.
  • Deliver targeted training sessions to support procurement understanding and consistency across teams.
  • Spearheaded the design and deployment of dynamic Power BI dashboards to track key procurement metrics, visualize trends, and enhance decision-making through real-time data insights.
  • Leveraged these tools to improve transparency, drive performance, and support executive reporting.
  • Assumed full responsibility for license management and Business Relationship Management (BRM) within two weeks, following HHS workforce reductions.
  • Successfully assessed, organized, and managed software license demands across the organization while implementing forecasting capabilities to anticipate future needs.
  • Coordinated closely with federal leadership to ensure timely execution of all acquisitions for the remainder of the fiscal year.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support IT project execution.
  • Facilitated meetings, captured project performance data, and led the submission of appraisals under the Performance Management Appraisal Program (PMAP) for the Office of Cyber Infrastructure and Computational Biology (OCICB).
  • Key subcontractor supporting Booz Allen Hamilton on an active IDIQ contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Betis Group
McLean

Acquisition Specialist/Procurement Analyst
06.2021 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Subcontractor to Digital Management, LLC (DMI) who serves as the prime subcontractor on an active services task order with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
  • Works closely with the Procurement Manager and Asset Management team to coordinate a repeatable, efficient Procurement function for the organization and awareness of expected procurements.
  • Prepares, plans and track procurement packages (FDIC does ~700/yr).
  • Providing technical guidance on how to best support using ServiceNow best practices on procurement process automation.
  • Draft the ServiceNow procurement module documentation such as work instructions, process map, workflow, guidance documents and provide ad-hoc training and mentoring as needed.
  • Help track, manage and maintain accurate requests, contracts, purchase orders, purchase order lines (POLs), and procurement packages information in ServiceNow.
  • Subcontractor to Digital Management, LLC (DMI) who serves as the prime subcontractor on an active services task order with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Betis Direct
McLean

Sourcing Specialist
03.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.
  • Request and obtain multiple quotes from Tier 1, Tier 2, or manufacturer/OEM as appropriate.
  • Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules for all quotes received.
  • Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.
  • Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection.
  • Maintain sales quotes database as directed.
  • Conduct timely follow up communications with clients to ensure deadlines and product specifications are met.

SGT, LLC
Greenbelt

Procurement Data Analyst
08.2014 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Design, create, and customize workflows using Microsoft SharePoint Designer in efforts to streamline processes.
  • Create and maintain library databases using Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Developed and Manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
  • Heavily participated in the design and implementation of the Invoice Automation initiative (E-invoicing).
  • Ensure the completeness of subcontractors' invoices and Initiate the payment.
  • Provide tracking metrics, compile, and interpret large data for DCMA, DCAA, and AS9100 audits.
  • Work directly with Subcontractor Administrators and Buyers to ensure FAR Part 12 and Part 15 requirements.
  • Developed and Manage an Automated Close-out procedure using Microsoft Sharepoint database that includes pre-formatted contract documentation, input of remaining balance, and tracking of overall closeout packages.

Skills

  • Microsoft Sharepoint
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Visio
  • PowerBi
  • Power Automate
  • Power Query
  • ServiceNow (SNOW)
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Cost analysis
  • Supplier management
  • Vendor Acquisition
  • Contract Management
  • Data analysis
  • License management
  • Procurement strategy
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Market research
  • Project management
  • Budget planning
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Supplier relationship
  • Training development
  • Workflow automation
  • Performance metrics
  • Oracle
  • SQL
  • Java
  • Federal Acquisition Management System (FAMS)
  • PRISM

Education

University of Maryland University College Graduate School

Master of Business Administration from Online MBA Program
06.2017

University Overview

9 Credits Earned Towards Degree

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
12.2013

University Overview

  • Concentration in: Management Information Systems

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Successfully supported Office Directors, Branch Leadership, and work-stream leaders in the completion of the Performance Management Appraisal Package (PMAP).

• Recognized with an award for contributing to the organization's successful AS9100C/ISO 9001:2008 recertification.

• Honored with two 'Taking Care of Business' Awards for outstanding performance on the procurement team.

• Active memberships in the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).

Timeline

Software Procurement Manager (Lead)
Insight Global
12.2023 - Current
Acquisition Specialist/Procurement Analyst
Betis Group
06.2021 - 12.2023
Sourcing Specialist
Betis Direct
03.2020 - 05.2021
Procurement Data Analyst
SGT, LLC
08.2014 - 02.2020
University of Maryland University College Graduate School
Master of Business Administration from Online MBA Program
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration

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