Taylor Mayo
Austin,TX
Summary
Contract Specialist skilled in contract negotiation and management, with a strong background in local government practices. Demonstrates a proven track record of streamlining procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Maintains professionalism while leading diverse project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist IV
City of Austin
Austin, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Executed source selection and contract formation services, including formal requests for quotations (RFQ), for citywide contracts under capital procurement, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Provided advisory and technical support to assigned department customers and contractors on procurement activities, enhancing understanding of processes such as procurement cards, delivery orders, purchase orders, and contract management.
- Developed and maintained market intelligence within assigned categories, executing strategic category plans and presenting reports on contract execution and city expenditure to inform decision-making.
Procurement Specialist II
City of San Antonio-Finance Department
San Antonio, Texas
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated timely procurement of goods adhering to City policy and State laws.
- Collaborated with City of San Antonio departments to assess procurement needs and achieve project goals.
- Conducted budget analysis, developed price schedules, and implemented Vroozi catalogs for streamlined procurement.
- Utilized SAP-ECC and Saeps software to streamline procurement processes.
- Execution of numerous solicitations, both informal and formal. Including preparation of Council Packets.
- Training/onboarding responsibilities of new and current team members.
Procurement Specialist
Johnson Brothers Bakery Supply
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Promoted and gained additional responsibilities that include: implementing and creating strategic buying processes along with management responsibilities of multiple personnel.
- Negotiating, finalizing and maintaining contracts with partnered retail and wholesale businesses.
Assistant Buyer
Johnson Brothers Bakery Supply
San Antonio, TX
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Cultivate and advance vendor relationships while developing cost analysis.
- Management of vendor accounts and thousands of products for distribution.
- Conduct inventory control.
- Prepared detailed reports on projects and initiatives for directorial review.
- Assisted in the development of company policies and strategic plans.
Credentialing Coordinator
Alamo Practice Management
San Antonio, Texas
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Secured and managed credentialing items for hospital and insurance company applications, ensuring compliance and timely processing.
- TSCA, TX License, DEA, Malpractice coverage, Education certificates, Claim suit explanations, disclosure question review, NPDB queries, CME credits, health records and others.
- Reviewed and updated Texas Standardized Credentialing Application and evaluated managed care contracts for reimbursement and approval/denial decisions.
- Working knowledge of CAQH, NPPES, I&A, Pecos, TMHP
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2020
Diploma -
Claudia Taylor Johnson High School
San Antonio, TX05-2016
Skills
- Technical Guidance Delivery
- Client and Customer-Based Relations
- Project Organization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Staff Training
- Contract Negotiation
- Process improvement
- Program Implementation
Certification
- Sigma Six Greenbelt (Previously held)
Leadership Experience
Team Manager at Johnson Brothers Bakery Supply for the Repack Team 2021-2023. Supervisory of personnel, scheduling, training, repack product management and maintenance of inventory levels.
Alpha Delta Pi, Elected Historian, 2019-2020. Assisting the Risk Management Committee, Balancing a budget and allocating funds, Delegating tasks to other members, Maintaining Alumni Relations.
Awards
- 2019 - 2020 Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- 2018 - 2020 Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
- 2018 - 2020 Student Government Scholarship Recipient
- 2018 - 2020 Alpha Chi Honor Society
- 2017 - 2020 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Timeline
Procurement Specialist IV
City of Austin
05.2025 - Current
Procurement Specialist II
City of San Antonio-Finance Department
09.2023 - 05.2025
Procurement Specialist
Johnson Brothers Bakery Supply
04.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Buyer
Johnson Brothers Bakery Supply
09.2020 - 04.2021
Credentialing Coordinator
Alamo Practice Management
03.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas State University
Diploma -
Claudia Taylor Johnson High School