SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: An experienced professional with a proven record of leadership, excellent time management, problem solving, communication and analysis. Flexible, but thorough, with superb attention to detail. Able to execute complex projects and meet or exceed time and quality benchmarks. Repeatedly recognized for high performance and leadership.
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Bloom and Associates, LLC 5/2015 – 7/2015
Immediate Supervisor: Bill Bloom, CEO 210-***-****, acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Develop a strategic Business Development Plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth as an organization.
Ensure staff will conduct procurement and contracting initiatives in accordance with the rules and guidelines.
Provides leadership in the creation of new systems and procedures to handle planning, procurement, contracting and monitoring of purchasing and contracting efforts.
Develops and manages vendor performance and evaluation system. Interfaces with vendors and Bloom and Assoc staff for conflict resolution.
Negotiates contract terms and conditions in coordination with the Legal Department.
Oversees the evaluation of pricing and cost analysis for goods and commodities being purchased.
Plans, prepares, recommends and conducts presentations before executive staff, and business community to include requests for Investors approval.
Gathers and identifies supply chain cost drivers to develop understanding of market mechanisms and industry practices, and applies this knowledge to improve supplier performance and streamline Bloom and Assoc’s costs.
Reviews and executes contracts and purchase orders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, forecasting, technical and complex business practices relating to high tech, construction and procurements.
Advanced knowledge of purchasing and contracting principles, practices, administrative directives, and applicable procurement laws.
Knowledge of supervisor or management practices, procedures, and techniques.
Skill in the proficient operation of personal computers & associated software.
Ability to analyze department sourcing requirements and prepare adequate specifications for purchase.
Ability to manage, monitor, and review contracts, bids, and purchase orders.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply strategic sourcing principles and practices.
Ability to write and review reports, correspondence, procedure manuals and training materials.
Ability to deal with representatives of business, industry, and other institutions to agree on terms of contracts and assure fulfillment of these terms to obtain timely delivery of goods and services at a reasonable prices.
Ability to understand and interpret contracts and bid documents, associated reports and make decisions in accordance with procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to analyze, interpret, review, develop, executive and finalize complex proposals, best value procurement and high technology.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. 6/2012- 5/2015
Immediate Supervisor: Mr. Tracy Golden, CFO 830-***-****, acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervise: 5
Ensure staff will conduct procurement and contracting initiatives in accordance with the rules and guidelines.
Provides leadership in the creation of new systems and procedures to handle planning, procurement, contracting and monitoring of purchasing and contracting efforts.
Represents the Department at meetings with other PEC departments, suppliers and other agencies.
Creates and manages a team for assigned departments to ensure the timely procurement and compliance of products and services in the most efficient and cost effective ways.
Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established PEC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Develops and manages vendor performance and evaluation system. Interfaces with vendors and PEC staff for conflict resolution.
Evaluates and determines the proper procurement method for the acquisition of complex, formal, and informal transactions.
Negotiates contract terms and conditions in coordination with the Legal Department.
Oversees the evaluation of pricing and cost analysis for goods and commodities being purchased.
Plans, prepares, recommends and conducts presentations before executive staff, PEC Board, and business community to include requests for PEC Board Resolutions.
Coordinates procurement and supply chain management activities including the development and implementation of sourcing strategy and management of contracts and supply base for assigned commodities.
Gathers and identifies supply chain cost drivers to develop understanding of market mechanisms and industry practices, and applies this knowledge to improve supplier performance and streamline PEC’s costs.
Reviews and executes contracts and purchase orders.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, forecasting, technical and complex business practices relating to high tech, construction and procurements.
Advanced knowledge of purchasing and contracting principles, practices, PEC’s administrative directives, and applicable procurement laws.
Knowledge of supervisor or management practices, procedures, and techniques.
Skill in the proficient operation of personal computers & associated software.
Ability to analyze department sourcing requirements and prepare adequate specifications for purchase.
Ability to manage, monitor, and review contracts, bids, and purchase orders.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply strategic sourcing principles and practices.
Ability to write and review reports, correspondence, procedure manuals and training materials.
Ability to deal with representatives of business, industry, and other institutions to agree on terms of contracts and assure fulfillment of these terms to obtain timely delivery of goods and services at a reasonable prices.
Ability to understand and interpret contracts and bid documents, associated reports and make decisions in accordance with procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to analyze, interpret, review, develop, executive and finalize complex proposals, best value procurement and high technology.
CONTRACT COORDINATOR City of San Antonio 05/2009 – 06/2012
Immediate Supervisor: Paul Calapa, Procurement Administrator 210-***-**** acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervised: 0
Author bids and contract proposals for City’s construction and goods and services needs including Request for Price Quotation (RFPQ), Informal and formal Invitation For Bid (IFB), Request of Offer (RFO), Best Value Bid (BVB), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request For Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP)
Implement the practices and procedures established for contract initiation, monitoring, or compliance.
Perform initiation, monitoring, or compliance activities for City contracts.
Prepare detailed written reports and presentations regarding contracting projects.
Perform special reviews, projects, and programs, and may prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP’s, RFCSP’s BVB’s).
Provide technical assistance and direction regarding contract compliance.
Provide staff support as required for special projects.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Provide direction to staff regarding improvements to contracting procedures.
Approve or reject requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules.
Develop contract compliance work plans and objectives.
Conduct presentations regarding contracting projects.
CONTRACT ANALYST II Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 07/2006-05/2009
Immediate Supervisor: David Nato, Contract Manager 210-***-**** acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervised: 0
Authored contracts and contract proposals for Governmental, Local and Group Purchasing Organizations
Built and updated standard contract clauses and enforced compliance rules utilizing Emporis contract management software
Redlined OPP (Other People’s Paper) contracts for desired terms and contract pricing Conducted pricing and profitability analysis
Prepared RFIs, RFQs and Bids for contract acquisition
Analyzed customer revenue to determine sales trends and impact of proposed pricing
Analyzed customer paying trends for purposes of collections
Negotiated with customers and field personnel on contract terms
Ensured contracts were well written, grammatically correct and conveyed desired legal intent
Served as the contract and financial analysis “gate keeper” to ensure profitability and good business for KCI
Escalated business, legal and financial issues to executive management
Interacted with multiple departments including Legal, Sales, National Accounts, Marketing and Contract Administration
Created an internal process for receiving Group Purchasing Organization documentation (Letters of Commitment), authored work instructions and trained individuals in the department on the processes
Mentored and trained department members
Blueprint of Emporis workflow and contract clause process
Implementation and testing of Emporis contract management software
SUPERVISOR, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 04/2004-07/2006
Immediate Supervisor: Susan Bleich, Sr. Manager Acute Care Facility Collections 210-***-**** acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervised: 9
Provided direction in implementing the practices and procedures established for contract initiation, monitoring, and compliance in order to achieve seamless integration between contracts, pricing, and claims Provided oversight of initiation, monitoring, and compliance projects
Created metrics for employee key performance indicators
Communicated with upper management on employee performance
Trained Contract Specialists on department and company wide policies and procedures
Coached and counseled team members to achieve company and personal goals
Interacted with multiple departments on integration of inter-functional processes
Assisted in development, testing and implementation of new software systems
Monitored customer price books for accuracy
Analyzed approved customer contracts for language pertaining to product billing, pricing and shipping
Created ad hoc reports as needed
Implementation and testing of Oracle modules
Implementation and testing of Emporis contract management software
CONTRACT ANALYST (Collections & Billing) Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 12/1992-04/2004
Immediate Supervisor: Susan Bleich, Sr. Manager Acute Care Facility Collections 210-***-**** acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervised: 2
Conducted analysis for internal group audits
Developed new and improved process to gain department efficiency
Created new customer account setups
Created customer price books
Calculated financial Capitations for KCI customers
Implemented financial Capitations
FIELD ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 11/1990-11/1992
Immediate Supervisor: Susan Bleich, Sr. Manager Acute Care Facility Collections 210-***-**** acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervised: 0
Provided Administrative support to Regional Vice President
Documented Account Representative activities in accordance with corporate policy
Processed time sheets for local staff, calculating and confirming hours, vacation and sick leave
Prepared regional contracts for Worker’s Compensation claims
Provided Quality Controls for product inventory by investigating inventory levels and documenting and taking appropriate actions
ALTERNATE SITE COORDINATOR Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 12/1989-11/1990
Immediate Supervisor: Susan Bleich, Sr. Manager Acute Care Facility Collections 210-***-**** acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervised: 0
Provided Administrative support to Director of Sales Administration
Created and submitted insurance claims for Nursing Home and Private Pay product placements
Verified Patient insurance
Coordinated product placements
SALES ADMINISTRATION CLERK Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 10/1987-12/1989
Immediate Supervisor: Susan Bleich, Sr. Manager Acute Care Facility Collections 210-***-**** acs0vo@r.postjobfree.com
Number of Staff I Supervised: 0
Provided Administrative support to Manager of Sales Administration
Managed office voice messaging system
Calculated mileage reimbursements
Managed a Prize Award program for the Account Representatives
Organized materials for company National convention
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office applications Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Visio
Oracle
Emptoris (Contract Management System)
Business Objects
SAP
SAP e-Procurement
EDUCATION
General Studies University of Texas at San Antonio
General Studies San Antonio College
CERTICIACTIONS
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)