Manager Management

Connie Sands

Charlotte, NC ***** ● 704-***-**** ● ************@*****.***

Procurement Manager

Dynamic procurement manager with 15+ years of experience in contract negotiation, procurement and vendor management.

Excels at streamlining processes through strategic planning, creative solution development, and implementation of complex initiatives that dramatically improve operational efficiency and performance.

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and integrate cross-functional teams in the corporate sector and retail industry through collaborative protocols to achieve sustainable performance results.

Areas of Expertise

Contract Administration

Supplier Management / Relations

Supplier Negotiation

Oracle Procurement / Financials

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CompuCom Systems, Charlotte, NC March 2016 – January 2017

Vendor Management Organization - Account Procurement Manager

Responsible for negotiating, contracting, and ordering for several business units

Managed the ordering for the opening of multiple retail locations.

Worked closely with Legal on contracts, agreements, and statements of work for suppliers.

Horizon Lines, Charlotte, NC

The nation’s leading domestic ocean shipping and logistics company.

Assistant Manager of Purchasing, Contracts & Administration Dec 2000 – March 2016

Responsible for negotiating, contracting, and ordering of MRO, IT and Administrative materials for 18 Horizon Lines locations.

Select project successes:

Negotiated multiple Capital projects for heavy equipment, safety and security materials, IT equipment, and administrative materials, resulting in total savings of $4.25 MM.

Relocated and consolidated two Operations Facilities in CA into a single facility, resulting in operational real estate savings of $500K

Negotiated Office Supplies national contract, identified critical needs, and trained staff in online ordering system resulting in term savings of $280K.

Accurately and efficiently process all Garage, Crane, Terminal, and IT purchase orders.

Provide periodic reports and act as liaison between Procurement and Internal Audit.

Negotiate and administrate corporate contracts, as well as maintain contract records.

Serve as Facility and Office Manager for Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

Purchasing contact (internal and external) for vendor payment issues.

Assist in the management and implementation of Travel & Entertainment, and Procurement Card Programs with multiple providers.

Assist in Oracle iProcurement implementation and all subsequent updates and enhancements.

Provide critical support for the Oracle database management system.

CSX Lines, LLC. (Formerly Sea-Land Service Inc.), Charlotte, NC

Purchasing Coordinator, Logistics, and Administration Aug. 1998 – Dec. 2000

Accurately and efficiently process Garage, Crane, and Terminal purchase orders.

Performed the purchasing duties for all offshore locations.

Managed parts re-supply requests for select commodities for over 100 vessel inventory locations.

Managed freight consolidator and all related export documentation.

Reviewed and arranged opportunities for overstock reduction opportunities.

Sea-Land Service Inc. Charlotte, NC

SL Distribution Administrator Aug. 1997 – Aug. 1998

Coordinated all shipments to Sea-Land locations in Europe and the Americas.

Included scheduling shipments, billing individual garage locations, and preparing customs paperwork.

Served as receiving clerk for the Purchasing Department and SL Distribution.

Performed reconciliation on payments and billing between Accounts Payable and SL Distribution.

Reviewed and arranged opportunities for overstock reduction opportunities.

Performed data entry for Warranty Claims.

Vessel Purchasing Assistant Nov. 1996 – Aug. 1997

Entered purchase orders for marine buyers.

Followed up and expedited orders with vendors.

Tracked orders and obtained proof of delivery from vendors.

Purged files and performed general clerical duties.

Waldenbooks, Charlotte, NC 1990 – 1996

A shopping mall-based bookstore.

Assistant Manager

Previous positions include various management and sales associate positions.

EDUCATION

York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC – Computer programming

Various Negotiation Training Seminars (In-House and External)

Various Sales Training Seminars (In-House and External)

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