Lisa M. Thomas **** Cerro Norte Drive
******.******@*****.***
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Objective
A position that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative
talents and commitment to excellence.
Qualifications
> Innovative Professional with more than 22 years of experience with
demonstrated initiative, creativity and success.
> Proactive leader with refined business acumen and exemplary people
skills.
> Highly skilled in administration, staff management, negotiation,
budgeting, presentation, and cost controls.
> Proven ability to effectively handle multi-task and changing levels of
responsibilities.
> Superior communication, intuitive, interpersonal, analytical,
organization, problem/conflict resolution and leadership skills.
> Displays an outstanding blend of planning, prioritization and time
management abilities
> Quick study with an ability to easily grasp and implement new ideas,
concepts, methods and technologies.
> Trustworthy, proven record of integrity, understands and respects the
importance and value of dealing with confidential issues.
> Energetic and self-motivated team player/builder.
Education
St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA
Bachelors of Arts Degree
University of Phoenix, San Jose, CA
CPM Certification
Ascend Communications, Alameda, CA
MWBE Certification
Professional Experience
NetSource-Salesforce.Com, San Francisco, CA 07/10-Present
Contractor
Duties include managing outsource of Procurement Department. Assist IT
Department in development of Statement of Work for business justification.
Document incoming and outgoing requisitions for over 2500 users. Process
requisitions into Coupa System. Review MWBE vendors for potential use.
Review existing contracts for cost savings and annual review dates.
Treasure Island Job Corps-Adams & Associates, S.F., CA 10/09-3/10
Purchasing Agent
Energetic Procurement Professional responsible for soliciting and posting
potential opportunity's into FEDBIZop. Sourcing and procuring consumables,
food and entertainment for Job Corps Trainees. Provide leadership and
guidance to new employees and students. Capture potential cost savings
through vendor management. Review Contracts for Department of Labor.
Adhering to Government Procurement guidelines and compliance. Working with
GSA contractors to utilize Recovery Act Funding. Responsibilities also
include managing requisition turn around time, managing Subcontractors,
Property Acquisition and one Purchasing Assistant. Comfortable buying high
dollar items, multi-tasking, sourcing, expediting and negotiating.
University Of California - Berkeley, CA 05/08-9/08
Purchasing Manager /Senior Buyer
Responsibility's included development and vendor sourcing.. Recruitment
and hiring of five Procurement Specialist I and four Administrative
Assistants. Managed Purchasing process and procedures (SOX). Managed
quality issues and Stakeholder needs. Worked extensively on BAIRS AND BFS
system. Responsible for work load distribution, staffing needs and time
management. Worked closely with Travel and BluCard Administrators to assure
guidelines were met and timely reimbursements.
Kaiser Permanente - Oakland, CA 03/03 - 04/08
Lead Project Manager
Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to team of twelve, consisting
of eight buyers, two Procurement Specialist II and two contractors.
Responsible for time management, work load distribution, staffing needs and
yearly evaluation input. Oversee and report incoming Capital requisitions
from Regional sites and Northern California service areas. Manage NCAL
Intake log, oversee monthly NCAL cost savings report and validate completed
purchase orders. Work closely with the Leasing/Treasury Department
providing 20/20 system information. Maintain a positive working
relationship with Property Accounting, Accounts Payable and AMCO. Provide
regular communication to NCAL Service Area Project Managers to insure a
high level of service and to troubleshoot any problematic purchase orders.
Spherion/Procurement Services - San Ramon, CA 11/01 - 02/03
Contract Employee
Assignments included, Purchasing Analyst and Chemical Buyer for
ConocoPhillips Refinery and Kaiser Program Offices.
Electronic Data Services - San Francisco, CA 3/99 - 10/01
Procurement Project Lead