Luz Amaro

Windsor, CT *****

ad2zs4@r.postjobfree.com

+1-860-***-****

Highly motivated and detailed Professional with more than seven years of experience administering and monitoring the sole source processes, taking on leadership roles for a variety of projects and agreements. Adept at working with stakeholders that seek to advocate, train and meet the organization’s initiatives. I possess excellent communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail. Work Experience

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Procurement Department The Metropolitan District - Hartford, CT

July 2014 to Present

• Recommend the most appropriate and efficient method for strategic sourcing initiatives and agreements for the Metropolitan District from analysis of institutional spend, end-user activity and marketplace researching State of Connecticut Contracting portal and GSA.gov portals;

• Manage the e-bid portal via company intranet

• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.

• Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.

• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to what’s best for the company.

• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.

• Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and manage contracts ranging from $10K to $100K in accordance with the Metropolitan District, state, and federal regulations. Collaborate with vendors and contractors, establish report and building relationships to obtain maximum benefits to the Metropolitan District from contracts and issued purchase orders.

• Work with management team to determine whether recurring purchases are appropriate for strategic agreement and initiatives and if proposed contract changes and modifications are reasonable.

• Analyze and research to maintain awareness of changing commodity-related business trends in the marketplace by completing regular intranet research to remain competitive.

• Compose bid specifications in a team environment to meet the needs of the stakeholders; prepare RFP packages;

• Solicits, receives, analyzes and monitors bids, quotes and proposals in a manner consistent with Procurement Policies and Procedures, Federal, State and Local Laws. Conducts pre-bid and pre-meeting with responsive and responsible bidders

• Work collaboratively with all organization departments in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements

• Participate in the Small Business Program development initiatives to better enable the inclusion and participation in diversity supplier initiatives.

• Serves as the Company's backup Review Officer to resolve any customer complaints also serves as backup to the Senior Buyer and Compliance Analyst. Also assist with outreach coordination in projects. Management/Compliance Analyst

The Metropolitan District - Hartford, CT

May 2009 to June 2014

• Assessed and provided reports on business data

• Managed multiple projects concurrently, while working in collaboration with customers, contractors and stakeholders

• Provided translation services for outreach activities and as needed by assignments

• Worked closely with CT DEEP (CT Department Environmental Energy Protection) on all funded projects by meeting timelines and assisting CT DEEP with the Environmental protection Agency audits and documentation management

• Monitored Davis Bacon, buy America, and MBE/WBE functions for regulatory compliance by preparing and processing monthly payment requisitions, change orders, and work change directive Executive Administrator/Chief Executive Offices/Human Resources The Metropolitan District - Hartford, CT

January 2005 to May 2009

• Provided complete administrative and legal support to 29 board members by conducting research and reports on confidential information, preparing legal documents, assessed publication, composed agendas, memorandum, and responded to specific requests for information

• Performed clerical work, such as, scheduling and arranging board meetings, setting up itineraries, recording minutes, disbursing company budget information to designated individuals, and addressed and resolved issues of the Executive office

• Maintained and managed statutory requirements for public hearing notifications, freedom of information requests, charter and ordinance updates, large volumes of assessment records for sewer/ water, and payments/paperwork processing to affiliated towns containing liens and fees Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources - Hartford, CT

January 2007 to December 2008

• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes

• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise

• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace

• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.

• Files documents into appropriate employee files.

• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.

• Prepares new-employee files.

• General administration and coordination

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Masters in Management

St. Joseph College - West Hartford, CT, US

Bachelors in Human Services

Springfield College - Springfield, MA, US

Skills

• Research (7 years)

• Program Management

• Management (7 years)

• Project management (7 years)

• Supply Chain

• Proficient in Microsoft Office platform and SAP software Excellent performance in a collaborative and independent work setting Strong comprehensive and communication skills Fluent in English and Spanish

• Purchasing (7 years)

• Procurement (7 years)

• Sourcing (7 years)

Additional Information

I’m seeking certificate in BCBA

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