Tonya Prickett, CPPO

Cell: 740-***-****

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Objective

To obtain a position as a procurement or project manager that utilizes my proven abilities in contract management along with my experience in strategic sourcing.

Professional Experience

Department of Administrative Services – State of Ohio June 2014 to Present

Minority Business - Procurement Manager Columbus, OH

Manage procurement staff of 5 employees

Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters

Maintain Minority Business and Cooperative Purchasing Program

In depth interview to collect facts & information

Analysis and multi-page reporting

Outreach and Training Expositions

Present Bid/Proposal evaluations and findings to management

Prioritize and manage workloads and strategies

Sourcing & Implementation of action plans

Execute Strategic Goals

Acquisition and Sealed Bid process

Market Research & Review of Specifications/Scope of Work

Professional communication & Negotiation skills

Correspondence to internal and external organizations, such as letter and emails

Formulate Purchase/Procurement policies and procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)

Adjutant General's Office - State of Ohio Jan 2012 – June 2014

Contract & Purchasing Manager Columbus, OH

Manage purchasing staff of 5 employees

Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters

Organize departmental purchasing/planning activities within the contract management team

Direct procurement and strategic sourcing team and apply best in-class processes

Serve as project manager for construction contracts valued at $500K to 1million dollars

Present Bid/Proposal evaluations and findings to management

Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships

Negotiate pricing and contract terms

Logistics and Expedite project

Formulate Purchase/Procurement policies and procedures

Analysis and multi-page reporting

Formulate policies and procedures to meet objectives

Forecast and product costing concepts

Prioritize and manage workloads and strategies

Customer Service to all Individuals

Professional attitude with unfavorable information

Professional communication & Negotiation skills

Correspondence to internal and external organizations, such as letter and emails

Ensure contract awards adhere to Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code

Conduct field visits to audit and provide consultation for construction projects

Develop/maintain strong relationships with internal business partners

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)

Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County Jan 2011-Jan 2012

Purchasing/Asset Inventory Specialist Dayton, OH

Obtained quotations and provided support to Purchasing office supervisor

Developed supply categories and vendor analysis

Coordinate Primary Care Line Management

Purchase all commodities required for Health clinics

Communicate and follow through on all projects

Acted as principle contact for all new vendors

Professional communication & Negotiation skills

Manage office schedule and clinic programs

Develop Total Cost of Ownership analysis

Monitor Quality Assurance of materials received

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)

Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships

Negotiate pricing and contract terms

Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters

Prepare and Review bids/proposals

Department of Administrative Services – State of Ohio May 2006 – July 2010

Procurement Manager Columbus, OH

Managed procurement staff of 15 employees

Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters

Prepare and Review bids/proposals

Review Vendor agreements

Procurement of Food products, vehicles, pharmaceutical, clothing and various services

Develop Total Cost of Ownership analysis

Present Bid/Proposal evaluations and findings to management

Professional communication & Negotiation

Sourcing & Implementation of action plans

Prioritize and manage workloads and strategies

Customer Service to external and internal customers

Correspondence to internal and external organizations, such as letter and emails

Formulated and implemented strategic sourcing for contracts with $250K - $500K expenditures

Coordinated contract administration of goods and services

Executed negotiation and conflict resolution

Forecast and product costing concepts

Negotiate pricing and contract terms

Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships

Market Research & Review of Specifications/Scope of Work

Managed administration of competitive bidding process and reverse auction process

Interpret Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code for procurement analysts

Prepared weekly reports for Procurement Administrator

Formulate Purchase/Procurement policies and procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)

Everett Charles Technologies Oct 2004 – May 2006

Purchasing Manager Clifton Park, NY

Evaluated MRP/ERP report to determine weekly requirements for manufacturing

Develop/Implement policies/procedures and establish goals/objectives for purchasing department

Responsible for Inventory management

Responsible for importing manufacturing materials

Process Material Compliance Notices

ISO9001 Quality Management procedures

Monitor Quality Assurance of materials received

Develop Total Cost of Ownership analysis

Forecast and product costing concepts

Professional communication & Negotiation skills

Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships

Liaise with Technical Department/Engineer to determine demand forecasts and new product development

Prepare and Review bids/proposals

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)

Rupprecht & Patashnick Feb 2001 – Oct 2004

Purchasing Manager Albany, NY

Managed procurement staff of 5 employees

Negotiate price, delivery and contract terms with suppliers

Daily communication with Technical Department/Engineer to determine demand forecasts

Research and select vendors to meet client specifications

Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships

Prepare and Review bids/proposals for contract award/purchase order

Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)

Stimulate Business to Business relationships

Monitor cost savings on all supplies purchased

Constant communication with Production planners, Quality Control and Engineers

Airborne Express February 1998 – August 1998

Cartage Specialist Wilmington, Ohio

Schedule over-flow freight for ground shipping across the US

Arrange third-party pick up of goods for shipment

Crysteco, Inc. Jan 1978 – Jan 1998

Multiple Positions Wilmington, Ohio

Crysteco, Inc. was a silicon manufacturing company and I was employed there for twenty years. While at Crysteco, I had the opportunity to learn various positions such as Receptionist, Inside Sales, Accounts Payable, Human Resources and Purchasing Manager.

Education

Fort Hays State University – Bachelor of Arts in Business May 2009

Certification

Certified Public Purchasing Officer – CPPO December 2013

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