TAMRA TATUM, C.P.O.

*** ** **** ***** ***., Apt. M148 Vancouver, WA 98683, 405-***-**** abhdc8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Quality and process improvement-focused professional with over 11 years of accomplishment in procurement and

contract management. Exceptional talents in contract drafting, negotiation, implementation and administration.

Detail-oriented Senior Buyer capable of high-performance in productivity, problem solving, multi-tasking and time

management. Natural relationship builder with knowledge and outstanding skills to propel achievement of

productivity, quality, and performance goals. Excel at communicating with and training individuals, groups, and

teams by establishing goals, developing policies and procedures and implementing solutions. Highly logical,

organized and innovative individual with management experience. Demonstrated natural aptitude for planning

and project management. Proficient in MS Office & Word/Excel/Outlook/Publisher/Power Point, Access;

Oracle/Peoplesoft; McKesson Neoforma; PMM; Great Plains; Lawson; Strategic Account Management System:

American Express Card Management/Reconciliation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Purchasing Management & Operations ● Contract Specialist ● Project & Operations Management ● Inventory

Control ● Employee Training & Staff Management ● Administrative Office and Retail Sales Management ●

Conference & Event Planning ● ERP, MRP and Strategic Sourcing Processes ● Marketing & Public Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Procurement/Contract Specialist II (Senior Buyer) - February 2008 - May

2011

Lead procurement operations managing 4 level one buyers. Issue and manage RFP’s, RFQ’s, ITB’s, RFI’s and RJF’s.

Requisition review and assignment to achieve issuance of subsequent PO's for three campuses. Contract and

lease drafting, negotiation, revision, implementation, tracking, monitoring, maintenance and renewal. P-card

management and training. Instructor for Peoplesoft requisition entry computer training classes and contract

revision course. Provide training for new procurement employees. Strategic sourcing, product and vendor research.

● Implemented Cooperative purchasing program with VHA/Novation for purchase of medical supplies &

equipment resulting in 8% annual overall savings on medical campus.

● Developed training courses and materials for electronic procurement requisitioning and contract writing

and revision.

● Developed master contract templates by liaising between legal department and vendors resulting in

streamlined processes and increase time management.

● Developed protocols and procedures for Master log and procurement tracking program resulting in

increased productivity.

● Redeveloped existing professional recruitment procedures resulting in annual savings of approximately

$250,000.00.

● Increased P-card expenditures by 22% as a result of working with 2 separate accounting teams.

● Streamlined conference and event planning, development, and implementation process both nationally and

internationally resulting in annual budget savings of approximately 23%.

NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (NRHS), Lead Purchasing Representative - August 2000 - May

2007

Optimized purchasing operations with oversight of departmental budget, capital expenditures and staff

management up to 7 personnel. Contract negotiation, revision, implementation, tracking, monitoring,

maintenance and renewal. Directed EDI order processing and vendor management project. Inventory control and

management for 27 individual departments. Purchasing for main campus and 7 satellite facilities. Managed RFP’s,

RFQ’s, ITB’s, and requisition review and assignment including subsequent issue of PO's. Training of all new

purchasing employees and management of staff relations.

● Redeveloped and improved freight management program resulting in 31% decrease in freight budget.

● Created training program for computer requisition entry resulting in increase of 68% facilitation of program.

● Managed and upgraded EDI procurement program increasing electronic vendor database by 24%.

● Developed protocols and procedures for Master log program resulting in increased productivity and time

management decreasing departmental budget by 7%.

● Implemented vendor management and relations program thereby streamlining processes -results increased

productivity and decreased departmental budget by 7.2%.

● Enhanced staff performance by developing and implementing employee financial incentive program in

conjunction with accounts payable department.

● Implemented and developed fund raising programs for both in house committee and outside community

programs resulting in increase of net profits of 68% in house and 14% increase for outside community programs.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aramark Services, Part-time Technical Assistant, [2001-2004]

The Gardens at Rivermont, Norman, OK, Director Social Services & Activities [1997-2000]

Howard Brother Florists, Oklahoma City OK, Event Manager/Retail Sales [1994-1998]

Quarry Products, Grand Cayman Island BWI, Operations Director [1990-1993]

J. B. Holloway & Sons Trucking, Inc., Operations Manager, Sublette, KS [1982-1989]

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A.A. Sociology Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), Oklahoma City, OK

A.A.S. Paramedics Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), Oklahoma City, OK

B.B.A. Coursework University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

Cumulative G.P.A. 3.90, Deans Honor Roll

CERTIFICATIONS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Certified Procurement Officer, State of Oklahoma

Member NAEP, ISM

Certified Social Services & Activities Director, State of Oklahoma

Certified Floral Designer/Event Planner, Cliff Mann Floral

NRHS CARE Committee - President, Vice President, Education/ Public Relations Officer

NRHS United Way - Representative/Fund Raiser

OCCC President, V.P., co-developer -Student EMT Association

Norman Public Schools, Citizens Advisory Council Member

Sublette EMT Association - Volunteer EMT

YMCA Volunteer

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