Management Human Resources

Khadine Azeez

Queens Village, NY ***** Mobile: 917-***-**** Email:*****.*******@*****.***

Strategic Procurement Professional with progressive experience in vendor negotiations and acquisition management, in Government, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Financial, Oil & Energy and Engineering environments. Successfully executes contracts within budget, schedule, and business objectives. Proficient in managing accounts payable and supplier audits. Self-directed leader committed to adding value and exceeding expectations through collaborative problem solving, skilled negotiating, and disciplined decision making.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Consultant - 2013 to 2015

Clients: PSEG – Jun ’Jan ‘14 to ‘15

Federal Reserve Bank of New York – Jan ’13 to Jun ‘14

Category Management: HR (training, recruiting and benefits), Professional Services (consulting, fraud, sustainability, real estate), Environmental, Governance, IT(staff augmentation, software licenses, application development)

Systems: Ariba, Perfect Commerce, Power Advocate, SharePoint, SAP, Beeline

Managed RFxs, change orders, amendments and other sourcing activities leading to identification and selection of a qualified vendor.

Performed in-depth vendor’s proposal analysis and recommendations.

Negotiated contract and SOW redlines.

Established a strong network and fostered collaboration with internal business partners, key stakeholders, other procurement team members and suppliers.

Lead negotiation strategies that resulted in 3-10% savings

Managed and enforced use of MSP relationships which resulted in year end cost savings of 3.6MM

Accenture Strategic Procurement Category Manager -2011 to 2013

Client: Washington Gas

Category Management: Gas Supply Operations, Engineering, Construction/Pipeline Integrity, Environmental Safety, Work Health Safety, IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Facilities Management

Systems: Ariba, Emptoris, SharePoint

Managed the selection and development of strategic supplier relationships.

Managed RFxs and other sourcing activities which lead to the selection of qualified vendors, using 7 Step Total Value Management Sourcing Cycle.

Facilitated management of procurement projects using Project Management Methodologies.

Performed in-depth vendor’s proposal analysis and recommendations.

Negotiated contract and SOW redlines.

Managed spot buying.

Established a strong network and foster collaboration with internal business partners, key stakeholders, other procurement team members and suppliers.

Lead negotiation strategies that resulted in 3-10% savings.

Provided continuous assessment of supply chain process and resource utilization, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding process efficiency, delivery and receiving requirements, and scheduling adherence.

Successfully revamped and streamlined procurement policy and practices.

Drove measurable results in diverse/minority supplier inclusion/growth.

Parsons Corporation – 2005 to 2011

Procurement Specialist

Category Management: Engineering, Construction, Environmental Safety, Work Health Safety, Facilities Management, Fleet

Managed RFxs, change orders, amendments and other sourcing activities leading to identification and selection of a qualified vendor.

Administered standard subcontracts from cradle to grave in order to ensure that subcontractors fully met company and project requirements.

Prepared subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of flow down requirements from the prime contract while ensuring that terms and conditions are appropriate.

Managed all material and equipment sourcing, technical support, and subcontractor relations.

Managed reporting that tracked shelf life of perishable supplies and materials.

Administered fleet management and fuel program.

Established Blanket Purchase Agreements and Bulk Commodity Pricing Agreements.

Developed and managed strategic supplier relationship.

Maintained procurement functions in accordance with Federal programs such as CPSR and FAR environments by reviewing and self audits of all procurement activities.

Issued and approved PO for various dollar thresholds.

Processed invoices for payment and resolved price discrepancies.

Performed subcontract closeout actions.

Procurement Assistant

Category Specialty: Facilities Management, Engineering Design and Services

Maintained files of previously used vendors and seek new, more economical ways of meeting needs of the office.

Maintained inventory of frequently used supplies while adhering to all budgetary restrictions.

Monitored interoffice websites such as Par Share and SharePoint and insured that all documents were up to date and posted as required.

Identified program problems and obtained solutions, such as allocation of resources.

Accounting Clerk IV

Monitored costs and schedules on various Government contracts in order to ensure that contracts were within negotiated budget and funding.

Assisted in budgets and schedule preparation for contract work.

Ensured adequate funding and estimates to complete availability by maintaining accurate records.

Assisted in contract changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each project in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

Prepared invoices in an accurate and timely manner while ensuring all billing rates were current, accurate, and invoiced amounts did not exceed funding limitations.

Maintained accurate files that supported invoices.

Balanced and reconciled travel budgets, verified mathematical accuracy of time and expense reports.

Reviewed and accurately entered timesheets, expense reports, and wage determinations in payroll system on a weekly basis for field Technicians.

EDUCATION

Associates in Computer Business Administration–Heald College, Hayward, CA

PROCURMENT TRAINING

Federal Contract Management Courses

Eliciting Scope Requirements – ICN

Effective Negotiation - ICN

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