SHONNA
PHILLIP
adxy11@r.postjobfree.com
Brandon, FL 33509
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-phillip
SKILLS
●Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams
●Experienced in various purchasing systems, including JDE, and Builder /Supply Pro
●Purchase Order Reconciliation
●Negotiation
●Supplier Contracts Management
●Bid Proposals
●Source Vendors
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Course Work Taken In Accounting
Some College (No Degree)
CERTIFICATIONS
●Cost and Value Workshop (ISM I by CIPS) Institute for Supply Management by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 2017
●Negotiations Workshop (ISM II by CIPS) Institute for Supply Management by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 2017
●Should Cost Workshop (ISM by CISP) Institute for Supply Management by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 2020
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well-qualified Sourcing Specialist with 8 years of experience in procurement with a solid background in production planning, vendor cost analysis, accounting, sourcing, risk mitigation and negations. Results-oriented, highly productive procurement professional with a demonstrated ability to streamline supplier channels. Skilled in performing financial analysis to influence procurement decisions and manage multimillion-dollar purchasing budgets. Proven leadership abilities to achieve production targets and quality benchmarks while developing new supply chains and vendor relationships.
WORK HISTORY
American Homes 4 Rent - Purchasing Agent
Tampa, FL • 05/2022 – 02/2023
●Liaison between subcontractors, construction team members, and trade partners, to evaluate and respond timely to field questions, conflicts, and issues regarding change orders, purchase orders, and plan errors.
●Audit and analyze existing trades and suppliers, on a regular basis, to ensure best price and pursue cost saving opportunities as they arise.
●Prepare quantity take-offs, generate accurate contracts, budgets, and purchase orders within software systems to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints.
●Sources, vets, and onboards trade partners for new developing communities.
●Provide cost analysis of construction materials.
DR HORTON - Purchasing Agent
01/2021 - 05/2022
●Solicited and awarded bids to new and high performing vendors.
●Setup and monitored option cost and sales prices.
●Maintained and updated current house cost budgets.
●Completed cost analysis to negotiate and leverage labor and material pricing for new home construction.
●Executed lot starts and maintained final proof of all unit costs.
●Provided builders and vendor support to several communities simultaneously.
●Audited and maintained national rebate program for West Florida division.
PULTE HOMES - Sr. Procurement Coordinator
12/2014 - 05/2020
●Managed day-to-day supplier relationships and communicated progress, risk and benefits to Director of Purchasing and Director of Finance
●Identified, negotiated and secured contract opportunities while leveraging buying power to lower the cost of materials and services.
●Developed and audited new vendor onboarding packages by obtaining Scopes of Work, Master Trade/Supplier Agreements, and Insurance documents.
●Distributed, evaluated and awarded bid specification packages to trades.
●Prepared cost comparison reports, approved and processed change orders and purchase orders.
●Collaborated with accounting and finance team to resolve purchase order discrepancies and reconcile monthly aging accrual reports while promoting a solid working relationship with suppliers resulting in a 97% vendor retention rate.
●Contributed in saving the company, a monthly average of $130,000 in rebate incentives from our national product suppliers.
●Maintained division project tracker for home completion goals, ensuring all communities start on time and adhere to production schedule with a month to date 96% home completion rate.
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