Taylor Mitchell-Ross
Denver,CO
Summary
With over a decade of experience in procurement and supply chain management, this professional's journey has encompassed the intricacies of building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders. Throughout their career, they have been responsible for managing purchase orders, contracts, and categories, while also evaluating RFQs and conducting commercial evaluations. They have successfully procured both indirect and direct materials. Their attention to detail and commitment to optimizing business operations have consistently contributed to the success of organizations in diverse industries such as real estate, telecommunications, transportation, oil and gas, engineering, and mining.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Associate
Actalent
Denver, CO
02.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: on behalf of Prologis
- Supervises all procurement requests, such as quotes, proposals, and bids.
- Monitors vendor submissions and facilitates communication regarding bid status and updates.
- Assessed and identified vendors aligned with performance, pricing, and quality benchmarks.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve price, quantity, and discrepancy issues between requisitions and invoices.
- Cultivates and manages interactions with vendors efficiently.
- Ensures accurate tracking and compliance with organization policies by updating contracts.
- Manages contract scope, ensuring approvals for change orders before authorizing expenditures.
- Supports preparation of purchase orders ensuring accuracy and documentation.
- Negotiates and drafts contracts and purchase orders, reviewing terms and conditions
- Provides training or resources to employees on procurement policies, tools, and procedures; helps create solicitation documents, including Invitations for Bid (IFB), or Requests for Proposals (RFPs); assists staff with Scope of Work (SOW) development, reviewing and providing guidance on purchase orders, contracts, amendments, and agreements
- Managed RFP processes in 30 markets, coordinating with 3-5 vendors per market.
Supply Chain Buyer
Procom
Denver, CO
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: on behalf of Newmont Corporation
- Managed end-to-end indirect procurement sourcing processes using SAP for diverse categories such as services, software, subscriptions, and apps.
- Oversaw contract administration for services, contingent labor, travel, software, subscriptions, and apps.
- Managed interactions among requisitioners, sites, vendors, and accounts payable using Ariba for efficient workflow.
- Coordinated status updates between vendors, end users, and Master Data Management teams.
- Facilitated vendor collaboration by addressing discrepancies through Ariba platform.
- Sustained strong partnerships with vendors by maintaining clear communication.
- Delivered tactile support to head IT/OT Contract Manager.
- Manage the solicitation process to include preparing, submitting, and evaluating RFIs/RFPs, conducting commercial evaluations selecting vendors based on their capabilities, performance, pricing, and consistent quality assurance crafting recommendations and awards with stakeholders for services, software, and apps
- Negotiated various short term and long-term vendor contracts ensuring adherence to company safety standards and financial objectives.
Procurement Specialist I
Samuel Engineering
Denver, CO
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw RFQs, completed commercial evaluations, and coordinated technical assessments with engineering teams.
- Coordinated procurement of engineering materials with efficient vendor communication.
- Handled routine maintenance of vendor databases.
Sr. Material Planner and Buyer Coordinator
MasTec Network Solutions
Denver, CO
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Procured telecommunications materials, managing inventory worth $15M across two warehouses
- Prepared quotes, executed purchase orders in Oracle, and assisted accounts payable with invoice discrepancies
- Conducted quarterly material planning and forecasting via Oracle
- Created and maintained vendor contact information and streamlined email templates for efficiency
- Ensured adherence to price lists and approved vendor contracts
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Buyer
MasTec Network Solutions
Anchorage, AK
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Executed RFIs and RFQs, facilitating supplier selection and awards for Telecom projects
- Negotiated sliding-scale contracts, pricing structures, and rebate programs, ensuring compliance through collaboration with Legal
- Managed supplier onboarding, created material price lists, and updated the vendor database
- Identified strategic cost-cutting opportunities and presented them to stakeholders
- Tracked contract lifecycles and ensured adherence to supplier agreements
Category Specialist
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Anchorage, AK
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: on behalf of BP Alaska
- Formulated strategic initiatives for categories like heavy equipment, construction, and logistics.
- Negotiated contracts totaling over $20M, maintaining compliance standards.
- Managed onboarding processes for suppliers and addressed invoicing discrepancies within Ariba.
- Delivered critical support in analytics and tactics to aid in the execution of specified category strategies.
- Implemented standardized processes for designated operational categories.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between internal teams, external partners and government entities.
- Provided support for comprehensive vendor management functions with the Category Manager.
- Collaborated to ensure successful implementation of risk management plans.
- Facilitated strategic sourcing initiatives for specified categories.
- Supported implementing robust cost management and meticulous contract management controls
- Addressed and resolved performance issues through collaborative planning with partners and suppliers.
Procurement Specialist III
Advanced Supply Chain International
Anchorage, AK
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: on behalf of BP Alaska
- Facilitated acquisition of critical resources annually valued over $20 million for oil and gas projects.
- Issued RFQs, executed purchase orders, and resolved invoice discrepancies
- Reviewed vendor effectiveness through price, quality, and delivery metrics.
Sr. Administrative Support Analyst
Advanced Supply Chain International
Anchorage, AK
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: on behalf of BP Alaska
- Managed compliance and established vendor records for the support of Category Management team.
- Guaranteed seamless updates for contractual agreements.
- Maintained monthly and quarterly reports efficiently.
Buyer I
Advanced Supply Chain International
Anchorage, AK
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: on behalf of BP Alaska
- Led team of 5 offshore buyers to procure materials and services.
- Negotiated vendor pricing and executed purchase orders
- Monitored financial data, shipment timelines, and effectiveness of products.
Education
Master of Science - Global Supply Chain Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05.2014
Skills
- SAP
- Ariba
- Oracle
- Microsoft Suite
- Customer service
- Interpersonal communication
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Category management
- Vendor management
- Contract management
Timeline
Procurement Associate
Actalent
02.2025 - Current
Supply Chain Buyer
Procom
10.2024 - 02.2025
Procurement Specialist I
Samuel Engineering
10.2023 - 10.2024
Sr. Material Planner and Buyer Coordinator
MasTec Network Solutions
07.2021 - 07.2023
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Buyer
MasTec Network Solutions
01.2021 - 07.2021
Category Specialist
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
05.2019 - 09.2019
Procurement Specialist III
Advanced Supply Chain International
11.2018 - 04.2019
Sr. Administrative Support Analyst
Advanced Supply Chain International
04.2018 - 10.2018
Buyer I
Advanced Supply Chain International
01.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Global Supply Chain Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Business Administration - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
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