Procurement Specialist
Resume:
DREA HARDEN MBA
PROFILE
Competent leader with extensive project management and supply chain experience seeking a new and challenging opportunity in a corporate setting. Expert-level skills in financial management, procurement, auditing, strategic sourcing, and employee training.
Kingwood, Texas
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SKILLS
P2P Solutions Research & Data Analysis
Contract Management Strategic Planning & Operations Outreach & Public Relations Supply Chain Management Compliance & Auditing
Training & Contracts Sourcing Materials Process Improvement Pricebook Specialist
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Minor: Marketing Dillard University
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Minor: Technology Management University of Phoenix, Kansas City, Missouri
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER THE POM GROUP 2021 – 2022
•Provided support to business and execution units in the formation of Kelsey Seybold contracts, including participating in the proposal, contract review, joint venture and/or subcontract partnering, and risk assessment process of personnel.
•Facilitated smooth transition from Sales to Execution with the support of the Project team throughout the transition of W2 to Contract Employees.
•Coordinated with the Legal, Insurance, Risk, and Project Business Services on commercial terms and risk issues for Security Contracts Negotiated discounts, contracts and/or renewals with Strategic Supplier Partners.
•Demonstrated process in accounting and auditing concepts, practices, and techniques as applied to planning, conducting, and reporting audit operations, and administering contracts and grant funding.
•Reviewed project correspondence to ensure contractors rights are protected and that it is consistent with the terms of the hospital contract and security execution plans were in place.
•Served as RFP lead for large scale, multi-property and/or multi-region bids. Sourced materials and personnel to team members by leading efforts to achieve cost savings.
SCHLUMBERGER PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 2019 – 2020 – Laid off due to COVID-19
•Developed and lead the execution of account plans for multiple fortune 500 suppliers, manufacturers, and personnel by utilizing SAP and other technology to review and inspect supplier payments, ensure compliance with contract terms, and streamline procurement invoices (3-way match, P.O. and month/year end accrual processes).
•Assessed and enhanced performance tracking measures of supply chain, goals, budgets, forecasts, while removing impacts to critical path scheduling.
•Maximized supplier quality and cost effectiveness, improving service levels, and recommending risk tolerance for each individual customer.
•Procured supplies/material, and provided services contracts, and furnishings through competitive bids, or existing contracts.
•Fostered alignment across teams coordinating time and delivery of purchases to
P.O. and RFQ creating successful portfolios and customer business outcomes.
•Reviewed invoices for compliance with service lines and freight, negotiated rates focusing on cost control using “unplanned freight” business rule.
• Procured supplies/material, and provided services contracts, and furnishings through competitive bids, or existing contracts.
• Skilled in administering routine and complex purchase and / or service orders, material requisitions (Procurement orders/SAP).
• Experienced in providing contracting activities communication in support and monitor status reports, timelines using Ariba.
• Reviewed invoices for compliance with service lines and freight, negotiated rates focusing on cost control using “unplanned freight” business rule.
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
Peoplesoft Proficient OMNI/VIM Systems SAP/SRM/MDM
Ariba Network Supplier Power BI Reporting Fleetmatics/Truckstop
Taxslayer/Drake Tax Application PeopleSoft Payroll Applications Kronos Time Keeping System Microsoft Proficient QuickBooks/Intuit Software Sharepoint
Acceptance Agent for IRS Google Meet/Zoom
Windows & MAC Operating Systems
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
GAP LOGISTICS LLC, HOUSTON, TX 2013 – 2015
BP AMERICA, HOUSTON, TX 2013
MARATHON OIL, HOUSTON, TX 2011 – 2012
BP AMERICA, HOUSTON, TX 2010 – 2011
MSI STAFFING, HOUSTON, TX 2009
KBR, HOUSTON, TX 2008-2009
CONOCO PHILLIPS, HOUSTON, TX 2008
Deployed data driven approach and developed financial modeling to improve supply chain planning accuracy and provided insights based on changes in logistic market circumstances.
Leveraged and interfaced relationships with stakeholders, executive customers, and decision makers that built strategic partnerships with Minority Suppliers.
Generated key reports to track orders, inventory, schedules, and costs and then created and maintained contract files using SharePoint and other applications.
Created Logistics Contracts for use in evaluating, documenting, and reporting relationships between the company and suppliers.
Prepared quarterly IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreements) and completed tax analysis for logistics while working with the project team to understand drivers and timelines to manage contracted resources.
Identified logistics needs and communicated recommendations to management to achieve efficient product distribution.
Sustained professional rapport with colleagues and business network, received human resources and employee relations concerns, championed environment of teamwork and contributed to positive morale.
Decreased expedited shipping costs by 50% by improving internal control and cash flow reporting within warehouse and saved company $250,000 per month.
Utilized accounting and auditing methods in analysis of operational programs and accounting systems. Negotiated new corporate contract with UPS, saving Payroll Department approximately $100,000 in annual shipping costs.
Demonstrated process in accounting and auditing concepts, practices, and techniques as applied to planning, conducting, and reporting audit operations, and administering contracts and grant funding.
Estimated budgets and studied expenditures/operational costs of $217M and prepared and presented reports to executives on financial matters.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary professionals and teams to ensure that IO finances did not exceed budget Analyzed data on Hyperion system to complete monthly and annual budgets for Payroll Department totaling $1.4MM annually.
Constructed financial models and lead analyses to support strategic initiatives that yielded a 40% increase in revenue from clientele.
Directed in-depth complex analysis of financial reporting and review of key performance indicators to provide counsel and guidance to executive leadership.
Completed AP applications in Peoplesoft to ensure that they meet all procurement requirements and confirmed invoices to purchase order history.
Monitored and reviewed records and expenditures to prevent errors, duplication, and other anticipated issues. Delivered written and oral reports on project status and projections.
Developed and implemented action plans, conducted re-classing of journal entries, and led licensing and renewal processes.
Acted as accounting subject matter expert and liaison between departments to facilitate information flow and ensure performance optimization.
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