Tonya Prickett, CPPO
Cell: 740-***-****
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Objective
To obtain a position as a procurement or project manager that utilizes my proven abilities in contract management along with my experience in strategic sourcing.
Professional Experience
Department of Administrative Services – State of Ohio June 2014 to Present
Minority Business - Procurement Manager Columbus, OH
Manage procurement staff of 5 employees
Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters
Maintain Minority Business and Cooperative Purchasing Program
In depth interview to collect facts & information
Analysis and multi-page reporting
Outreach and Training Expositions
Present Bid/Proposal evaluations and findings to management
Prioritize and manage workloads and strategies
Sourcing & Implementation of action plans
Execute Strategic Goals
Acquisition and Sealed Bid process
Market Research & Review of Specifications/Scope of Work
Professional communication & Negotiation skills
Correspondence to internal and external organizations, such as letter and emails
Formulate Purchase/Procurement policies and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
Adjutant General's Office - State of Ohio Jan 2012 – June 2014
Contract & Purchasing Manager Columbus, OH
Manage purchasing staff of 5 employees
Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters
Organize departmental purchasing/planning activities within the contract management team
Direct procurement and strategic sourcing team and apply best in-class processes
Serve as project manager for construction contracts valued at $500K to 1million dollars
Present Bid/Proposal evaluations and findings to management
Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing and contract terms
Logistics and Expedite project
Formulate Purchase/Procurement policies and procedures
Analysis and multi-page reporting
Formulate policies and procedures to meet objectives
Forecast and product costing concepts
Prioritize and manage workloads and strategies
Customer Service to all Individuals
Professional attitude with unfavorable information
Professional communication & Negotiation skills
Correspondence to internal and external organizations, such as letter and emails
Ensure contract awards adhere to Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code
Conduct field visits to audit and provide consultation for construction projects
Develop/maintain strong relationships with internal business partners
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County Jan 2011-Jan 2012
Purchasing/Asset Inventory Specialist Dayton, OH
Obtained quotations and provided support to Purchasing office supervisor
Developed supply categories and vendor analysis
Coordinate Primary Care Line Management
Purchase all commodities required for Health clinics
Communicate and follow through on all projects
Acted as principle contact for all new vendors
Professional communication & Negotiation skills
Manage office schedule and clinic programs
Develop Total Cost of Ownership analysis
Monitor Quality Assurance of materials received
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing and contract terms
Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters
Prepare and Review bids/proposals
Department of Administrative Services – State of Ohio May 2006 – July 2010
Procurement Manager Columbus, OH
Managed procurement staff of 15 employees
Knowledge of State of Ohio discrimination laws and civil rights matters
Prepare and Review bids/proposals
Review Vendor agreements
Procurement of Food products, vehicles, pharmaceutical, clothing and various services
Develop Total Cost of Ownership analysis
Present Bid/Proposal evaluations and findings to management
Professional communication & Negotiation
Sourcing & Implementation of action plans
Prioritize and manage workloads and strategies
Customer Service to external and internal customers
Correspondence to internal and external organizations, such as letter and emails
Formulated and implemented strategic sourcing for contracts with $250K - $500K expenditures
Coordinated contract administration of goods and services
Executed negotiation and conflict resolution
Forecast and product costing concepts
Negotiate pricing and contract terms
Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships
Market Research & Review of Specifications/Scope of Work
Managed administration of competitive bidding process and reverse auction process
Interpret Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code for procurement analysts
Prepared weekly reports for Procurement Administrator
Formulate Purchase/Procurement policies and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
Everett Charles Technologies Oct 2004 – May 2006
Purchasing Manager Clifton Park, NY
Evaluated MRP/ERP report to determine weekly requirements for manufacturing
Develop/Implement policies/procedures and establish goals/objectives for purchasing department
Responsible for Inventory management
Responsible for importing manufacturing materials
Process Material Compliance Notices
ISO9001 Quality Management procedures
Monitor Quality Assurance of materials received
Develop Total Cost of Ownership analysis
Forecast and product costing concepts
Professional communication & Negotiation skills
Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships
Liaise with Technical Department/Engineer to determine demand forecasts and new product development
Prepare and Review bids/proposals
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
Rupprecht & Patashnick Feb 2001 – Oct 2004
Purchasing Manager Albany, NY
Managed procurement staff of 5 employees
Negotiate price, delivery and contract terms with suppliers
Daily communication with Technical Department/Engineer to determine demand forecasts
Research and select vendors to meet client specifications
Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships
Prepare and Review bids/proposals for contract award/purchase order
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
Stimulate Business to Business relationships
Monitor cost savings on all supplies purchased
Constant communication with Production planners, Quality Control and Engineers
Airborne Express February 1998 – August 1998
Cartage Specialist Wilmington, Ohio
Schedule over-flow freight for ground shipping across the US
Arrange third-party pick up of goods for shipment
Crysteco, Inc. Jan 1978 – Jan 1998
Multiple Positions Wilmington, Ohio
Crysteco, Inc. was a silicon manufacturing company and I was employed there for twenty years. While at Crysteco, I had the opportunity to learn various positions such as Receptionist, Inside Sales, Accounts Payable, Human Resources and Purchasing Manager.
Education
Fort Hays State University – Bachelor of Arts in Business May 2009
Certification
Certified Public Purchasing Officer – CPPO December 2013