Kelli Betts
Orlando, FL *****
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated procurement specialist with 30+ years of experience in managing end-to-end procurement processes, sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management. Proven expertise in developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Skilled in supply chain management, MRP, ERP, and purchasing. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Procurement Specialist
Curaleaf Florida-Mount Dora, FL
February 2020 to February 2025
• Managed the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Managed the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs and develop strategic sourcing plans
• Created purchase orders and monitored order fulfillment to ensure on-time delivery of materials or services
• Implemented inventory control measures to optimize stock levels while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory costs
• Negotiated favorable terms for service level agreements (SLAs) with key suppliers to ensure high- quality deliverables within agreed timelines
• Collaborated with finance department on budget planning activities related to procurement expenses and forecasting future needs
• Managed supplier relationships to resolve any issues or disputes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Buyer
Southern Supply and Fasteners-Orlando, FL
October 2009 to August 2018
Southern Fasteners currently has the Walt Disney World fasteners contract which includes all the Parks and resorts for both Florida and California. There are approximately 200 bin stock locations just in the Florida park and I was responsible for keeping all of the bins stocked in both. FL and CA. My duties also included identifying hardware by either part number, print or sample, sourcing all parts, quoting the customer and purchasing product.
I am very well sourced in all commercial steel/stainless steel both inch and metric, all electronic hardware, Aerospace and Military hardware.
Buyer
GE Supply Logistics-Orlando, FL
August 1990 to August 2009
Responsible for approximately 4 Million dollars in inventory. Monitoring stock levels for 3 branches, expediting purchase orders to ensure fulfillment was not at risk. Sourcing product both domestically and overseas to ensure we received best pricing. Negotiating long term agreements with suppliers. Education
Lake Brantley High School - Altamonte Springs, FL
August 1982 to May 1985
Skills
• Aerospace
• Supply Chain
• MRP
• Microsoft Excel
• Buying
• Procurement (10+ years)
• Kanban
• ERP
• SAP
• Purchase (10+ years)
• Outlook
• Purchasing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
Additional Information
Type approximately 80 wpm
Excel
Word perfect
powerpoint