Sourcing, Procurement and Contracting Manager

Melynda Steward, C.P.S.M.

913-***-****; *******.*******@*****.***

Work experience

Hallmark Cards, Inc, Kansas City, MO, Senior Strategic BuyerSeptember 2007 to Present

Manage all strategic sourcing (RFx) processes including contract negotiation and developing

iled Statements of Work for all supported categories.

Outsourced TeleSales for independent retailer sales realizing a $2.5 million in savings over the life of

contract.

Through leveraging strong business partner relationships, increased the percentage of dollars

er contract in Consumer Understanding &Insights from 32% to 64% over 18 months.

Created and facilitate the Energy Steering Council, responsible for the strategic direction of

ties and energy commodity hedging at Hallmark and its subsidiaries.

Maintenance Made Simple, Shawnee, KS, Owner June 2005 to September 2007

Achieved $125,000 in annual revenues during the first year in business.

Nominated for 2006 Kansas City, Kansas “New Small Business of the Year”

Managed an average of eight crews of subcontractors simultaneously resulting in on time

pletion of home improvement projects for multiple customers.

Hallmark Cards, Inc, Kansas City, MO

Code of Conduct Administrator January 2004 to May 2005

Enforced and audited supplier compliance to Hallmark’s Code of Conduct program among

lmark’s domestic and foreign supply base.

Developed evaluation rationale for Code of Conduct prioritization of various supplier audit

ngs.

Supplier Quality Engineer October 2000 to May 2005

Developed 5 new suppliers while maintaining a consistent supply base of 20 suppliers for print

chandising.

Created Quality Manual for suppliers to use in understanding Hallmark’s quality expectations

ling the sourcing of new, cost-effective suppliers resulting in an annual savings of $250,000.

Implemented the use of the first digital proofing system used for Merchandising reducing lead time

days.

Developed and executed “Printing Basics” training for 90 people across Hallmark.

Research & Development Engineer June 1996 to October 2000

oss-divisional projects budgeted up to $250,000.

ented Computer-to-Plate technology at Hallmark’s greeting card printers resulting in an annual cost savings of $4 million.

e development of the “Big Box Color” ink set. A 4-color ink set that has the same color gamut as the prior 6-color ink set for the

ebox line resulting in approximately $200,000 in annual cost savings.

ion

niversity, Baldwin City, Kansas

Masters of Science in Management; GPA: 4.0 January 2004

n University, Clemson, South Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communications; GPA: Overall: 3.81 May 1996

Accomplishments

Buyer of the Year Award, MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council January 2013

Existing Supplier Development Leadership Award April 2010 & April 2012

Certified Professional in Supply Management, certificate #550 September 2008

American Society for Quality, Certified Quality Manager June 2002

American Society for Quality, Certified Quality Engineer June 2001

Volunteer Position: KC Clay Guild Treasurer Dec 2009- Present

Negotiated 20-year contract with solar developer for a solar installation at the Guild enabling over

000 in savings over the life of the contract. Enabled a 44% increase in revenue from 2010 to 2011 through improved

keting programs and budget management. Use Lean principles to develop policies and procedures to ensure consistent

ation of the Guild.

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