Contracts Mgr / Sr Buyer / Buyer
Resume:
Dawn Dunbar
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OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position that I can best utilize my excellent negotiation skills in a growing company. I am a Contracts Manager/Sr.Buyer with years of proven experience in reducing costs through operational efficiencies and rigorous cost reduction control. I have successfully negotiated with both domestic and international vendors to secure the lowest pricing.
SUMMARY
Experience in global negotiations across numerous specialties included but not limited to IT, Software, Hardware, Marketing, Services, Telephony and Facilities.
■Top Negotiator that is highly motivated for cost savings
■Communication, interpersonal and global working relationships
■Creative thinker, problem solver and decision maker
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
■Captured $2M in savings yearly by establishing competitive bidding between suppliers.
■Decreased telecommunication costs for cellular lines 30% year over year.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Contracts Manager Comverse / Xura -Wakefield MA 2005-2015
■Developed and launched a comprehensive supplier diversity program for the US Procurement team.
■Managed and negotiated an $8m hotel program for Comverse travelers resulting in 40% savings yearly.
■Experience with the US and International vendors to negotiate the lowest possible pricing.
■Maintained excellent interdepartmental relations between suppliers and various company departments.
■Applies a results-oriented leadership style to drive projects to successful completion.
■Secured bottom-line objectives in a prompt and cost-efficient manner to ensure company savings.
■Experienced in exploring new business opportunities to save the company bottom line.
■Responsible for drafting, editing and negotiating corporate contracts agreements and RFP’s.
■Worked closely with the Legal department on any changes with the NDA’s.
Senior Buyer Enterasys Networks – Andover MA 1999-2005
■Negotiated worldwide pricing for all cutting-edge hardware and telecommunication devices.
■Developed the procurement policy for hardware and telecommunication regarding usage and distribution.
■Organized financial budgets and inventory re-order points to keep stock at a minimal.
■Utilized Excel and various tracking systems to verify accurate accounting of monthly billing.
■Implemented corporate standards for hardware and telecommunication equipment driving down costs.
■Managed the corporate vendor negotiations, charge-back system strategy and supplier performance.
■Managed the conference bridge and inventory of hardware and telecom devices for 5,000 employees.
■Extensive experience in creating Excel spreadsheets and managing an Access database.
Payroll Manager Maurice Corporation – Portsmouth NH 1997-1999
■Transmitted all employee worked hours to our payroll service (ADP).
■Responsible for ensuring the accuracy in corporate adherence to OSHA and worker’s compensation laws.
■Developed human resource reports based on employee information; such as hours worked and vacation time.
■Knowledge in Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cobra and 401K policies and procedures.
■Trained new employees on health insurance policies and procedures and monitored documentation.
■Managed monthly budget reports to calculate the percentage of payroll used.
SOFTWARE RESOURCES
Oracle, Access, Windows XP, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
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