Tameka Edwards
Lithonia
Summary
Procurement Contract Analyst with 14 years of experience in CRM management, specializing in optimizing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts in accordance with acquisition regulations, fostering strong vendor relationships, and maintaining comprehensive records for contractual compliance. Demonstrated ability to work independently, quickly adapt to new challenges, and master new skills efficiently.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatch I
Brightspeed
03.2025 - Current
- Streamlined technician workflows, resulting in improved task efficiency and elevated customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed service orders for better technician dispatch, and effective resource allocation.
- Promoted timely resolution of service issues to enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Ensured precision in service records, contributing to compliance and accurate reporting.
- Guided technicians to build strong collaboration and foster a cohesive team environment.
Contact Representative
Internal Revenue Service
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted taxpayers with queries, ensuring clarity
- Applied tax laws, improving collection efficiency
- Informed taxpayers of enforcement actions, promoting compliance
- Processed tax-related documents using internal software systems.
- Handled escalated issues, providing effective resolutions to complex cases.
- Maintained accurate records of interactions with taxpayers in database systems.
GPO Procurement Analyst/Salesforce Compliance Analyst
TAL-Team- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Edited contracts, decreasing rejections by 40%.
- Facilitated vendor negotiations to optimize terms.
- Trained teams on Salesforce to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed vendor performance for informed strategic decisions.
- Responded promptly to all customer inquiries via Slack, and email.
- Initiated requests for quotes, managed purchase requisitions, and processed orders.
- Updated and maintained procurement and asset records procurement systems
- Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service levels.
- Developed procurement reports to track spending trends and inform decision-making processes.
- Tracked procurements against awarded contract funding to ensure compliance.
Talent Consultant MSP Operations
Guidant Global - ABM
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Resolved supplier issues, ensuring seamless VMS operations
- Facilitated timesheet approvals for accuracy and stakeholder satisfaction
- Onboarded candidates with precision, maintaining efficiency
- Led initiatives, surpassing placement targets
- Managed job postings across multiple platforms to attract diverse talent pools.
- Developed training materials for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes efficiently.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to candidates throughout the hiring journey.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to refine sourcing strategies and improve efficiency.
- Assisted with onboarding processes including orientation, paperwork completion and training programs.
- Performed background checks on applicants prior to making job offers.
Regional Recruiter
Brosnan Risk Consultants
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored financial data to enhance reporting accuracy and inform decision-making.
- Executed recruitment events to boost candidate engagement and attract talent.
- Sourced and onboarded over 100 candidates, achieving hiring objectives.
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment for security personnel across multiple regions.
- Screened resumes and performed interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to optimize recruitment workflows and maintain records.
- Developed relationships with external recruiting agencies and job boards to expand talent pool.
Contract-Remote Recruiter
Paramount Staffing
Indianapolis
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed 120 applicant communications, maintained standards
- Analyzed recruitment metrics, refined sourcing strategies
- Strengthened client relations, boosting vendor communication
- Assessed candidates, ensuring optimal placements
Procurement Analyst
TalentForce- Time Warner Communications
Terre-Haute
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed technician workflows to enhance task efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated service issue resolutions, promoting operational efficiency.
- Analyzed service orders to optimize technician dispatch and resource allocation.
- Maintained accurate service records, ensuring compliance and reporting precision.
- Guided technicians to foster collaboration and improve team dynamics.
- Created and managed tickets in Atlassian Jira for renewal confirmations.
- Researched new products and services, collaborating with vendors and customers to clarify requirements.
- Managed vendor relationships by coordinating meetings and communications as necessary.
Procurement Analyst
TalentForce- Revol Communications
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Drove procurement efficiency by collaborating with supply chain stakeholders.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms and pricing agreements to enhance vendor performance.
- Resolved order issues to streamline workflows and improve service delivery.
- Trained staff to increase process accuracy and operational effectiveness.
- Evaluated processes, implementing innovative solutions for continuous improvement.
- Maintained team rosters for staff and subcontractors using Excel and Atlassian Confluence.
- Compiled and managed monthly and quarterly contract deliverables, submitting ahead of deadlines.
- Spearheaded initiatives to innovate daily processes, improving format and customer experience.
Education
B.S. - Management
Ashworth College
06-2014
Skills
- Contract Drafting
- Vendor Relations
- Project Finance
- Legal Compliance
- Contractual Obligations
- Contract Management
- Vendor Management
- Analytics
- Agreement facilitation
- Procurement Software
- Management Software
- Salesforce
- Creatio
- Coupa
- GEP
- Jira
- Atlassian
- SAP Ariba
- Oracle
- Oracle NetSuite
- Precoro
- Contract Validation
- Citrix
- PeopleSoft
- ServiceNow
- Smart-GEP
- Vendor Management Systems
- Fieldglass
- Wand
- VNDLY
- Simple VMS
- Beeline
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Looker
- Analytical
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Contract negotiation
- Recruitment metrics
- Vendor management
- Compliance assurance
- Customer relationship management
- Procurement processes
- Data analysis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with supply chain to forecast purchasing needs, enhancing procurement efficiency.
- Streamlined vendor communication, improving contract negotiation and supplier relationships.
- Analyzed order documents to ensure compliance, optimizing supply acquisition processes.
Personal Information
Title: Procurement Contract Analyst
Custom Section - Software Proficiencies
Salesforce, Creatio, Coupa, GEP, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Oracle NetSuite, Precoro, Citrix, PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, Smart-GEP, Fieldglass, Wand, VNDLY, Simple VMS, COUPA, Beeline, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Dispatch I
Brightspeed
03.2025 - Current
Contact Representative
Internal Revenue Service
12.2024 - 03.2025
GPO Procurement Analyst/Salesforce Compliance Analyst
TAL-Team- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
10.2023 - 05.2024
Talent Consultant MSP Operations
Guidant Global - ABM
11.2021 - 10.2022
Regional Recruiter
Brosnan Risk Consultants
04.2021 - 11.2021
Contract-Remote Recruiter
Paramount Staffing
06.2018 - 04.2020
Procurement Analyst
TalentForce- Time Warner Communications
05.2014 - 05.2018
Procurement Analyst
TalentForce- Revol Communications
02.2011 - 01.2014
B.S. - Management
Ashworth College