Tiffany Eddy
Forest,VA
Summary
Detailed-oriented, organized, and analytical Professional with expertise in procurement, project management, contract management and Information Technology contracts. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change and works independently. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Procurement Specialist
Lifeway Christian Resources
04.2022 - 10.2026
- Conducted legal contract review and negotiations with technology vendors.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms for sourced goods.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms for technology related purchases.
- Streamlined requisition workflows, improving turnaround time for internal department requests.
- Managed purchase orders, ensuring accurate procurement records and timely fulfillment across ministry and retail operations.
- Coordinated contract renewals, aligning sourcing decisions with organizational standards and budget expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast technology needs and prevent inventory shortages for internal staff.
- Tracked procurement data in ERP systems, supporting reporting, auditing, and informed purchasing decisions.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives. This includes the implementation of FreshWorks/Service Point system.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Established relationships with vendors to streamline procurement operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
- Drove standardization across procurement processes which resulted in greater consistency, improved efficiency, and reduced errors.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations during the procurement process to minimize risks.
- Facilitated transparent bidding processes for vendor selection, ensuring fairness and adherence to established guidelines.
- Researched and identified potential new vendors to increase our vendor base.
- Monitored pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
- Managed risk effectively by establishing contingency plans for potential disruptions in supply chains or market fluctuations affecting pricing structures.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Provided contract review and negotiation training to the Procurement team.
Contract Administrator III
Liberty University, Inc.
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Successfully reviewed and negotiated various types of contracts to include but not limited to: Affiliations, Academic Publishing, Construction (AIA and ConsensusDocs), Information Technology (DPA, EULA, SLA), Leases, Master Agreements, Sponsorships, Statements of Work, and Staff Augmentation.
- Drafting various types of contracts and amendments.
- Managing contract records and documentation with the contract systems.
- Working closely with the legal team to ensure University contract policies and any applicable laws are being adhered to during the contracting process.
- Monitoring document flow from initiation to execution and, as appropriate, initiate and escalate actions to close and file contracts to meet business requirements.
- Regularly communicate status to stakeholders throughout the approval process.
- Continuously drafting standards of operating procedures to be added to the departmental manual for contracts administration activities. Especially as they relate to IT Contracts.
- Preparing special reports and analysis as required in reference to contract throughput, pricing, vendor selections, etc. This also includes cost analyses.
- Directly supporting the buyers, sourcing analysts, and additional contract administrators with questions, reviews, or general processes.
- Providing outstanding customer service to departmental executives and customers.
- Conducting extensive meetings and providing guidance to customers as it relates to the products or services being purchased.
- Providing direct support for 10+ departments and their corresponding sub-departments or students.
- Identified process improvement opportunities and assisted departments in updating workflows for enhanced efficiency.
- Mitigating risk, contractually, on behalf of the company.
- Directly supporting the buyers, sourcing analysts, and additional contract administrators with questions, reviews, or general processes.
- Directly supporting the Chief Procurement Administrator and CFO in relating to contract approvals and decisions.
IT Project Manager
Liberty University, Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Drafted project charters and business cases for executive review.
- Created comprehensive status reports and detailed project resource plans to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Oversaw and facilitated multiple projects across all phases of development.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify project scope, and manage expectations throughout project lifecycle.
- Developed status reports and project resource plans.
- Engaged with vendors during all project phases, conducting contract reviews and negotiations to secure favorable terms.
- Monitored vendor performance for conformance to the original proposal and maintained continual reviews to ensure that all terms of the contract were met accordingly.
- On-boarded new project managers
- Facilitated onboarding process for new project managers by providing training and resources.
- Provide direct product support for seven major services currently in use at the University. (E.g. Dining Services)
Software Compliance Officer
Liberty University, Inc.
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Reviewed and negotiated 600+ IT-related contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Drafted, prepared, and executed contract amendments.
- Created contract agreement templates.
- Managed contractual records and documentation within the internal inventory
system. - Coordinated with the internal renewals staff to maintain service contracts.
- Monitored document flow from initiation to execution and, as appropriate, initiated and escalated actions to close and file contracts to meet business
requirements. - Regularly communicated status to stakeholders throughout the approval process.
- Provided outstanding customer service directly to departmental executives and customers.
- Drafted and implemented standard operating procedures manual for contract administration, enhancing consistency and compliance across operations.
- Prepared special reports and analyses on contract throughput to inform decision-making and improve processes.
- Conducted extensive meetings and provided guidance to customers.
- Served as a liaison between vendors and the University Procurement department, including international vendors.
- Worked closely with the legal team and Procurement to ensure University contract policies were being adhered to.
- Mitigated risk, contractually, on behalf of the company.
- Directly supported the DCIO and CIO in relation to contract approvals and decisions.
Education
Associates Certificate - Contract Management
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC07.2016
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bedford, VA06.2001
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Legal compliance
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier management
- Process improvement
- Workflow management
- Project Support
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM), Project Management Institute
Certified Software Manager (CSM), License Logic Institute
Timeline
IT Procurement Specialist
Lifeway Christian Resources
04.2022 - 10.2026
Contract Administrator III
Liberty University, Inc.
02.2018 - 04.2022
IT Project Manager
Liberty University, Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2018
Software Compliance Officer
Liberty University, Inc.
06.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Associates Certificate - Contract Management
George Washington University, The