Customer Service Strategic Sourcing

Tarra Bell

**********@*****.*** 803-***-**** Columbia, SC

SUMMARY

Seasoned procurement professional with 25 years of experience, seeking an IT Buyer role. Excelled in strategic sourcing for IT hardware and software at Blue Cross Blue Shield; adept in contract management, vendor relations, and compliance with FAR guidelines. Proven track record in enhancing procurement processes and cost optimization across multiple industries.

WORK EXPERIENCE

N/A Columbia, SC

Independent Courier Mar 2023 - Present

• Provide prompt and efficient package delivery services to various stores, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and safety protocols.

• Utilize a delivery app to meticulously track and document deliveries, maintaining accurate records of mileage and fuel consumption.

• Deliver exceptional customer service, upholding all traffic laws and insurance requirements, and effectively communicating with dispatchers to resolve any delivery issues. Savannah River Mission Completion Aiken SC

Buyer (Contractor for Pinnacle Specialty) May 2022 - Feb 2023

• Maintained stringent adherence to safety protocols and continuously updated knowledge of procurement policies to align with organizational standards.

• Analyzed and recommended enhancements to procurement policies, contributing to improved clarity and consistency in processes.

• Managed procurement cycles, from preparation to negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with established policies.

• Resolved supplier and customer issues, ensured competitive sourcing, and upheld socioeconomic policies in supply chain management.

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Orangeburg, SC

Indirect Buyer Sep 2021 - May 2022

• Managed the procurement of goods and services, ensuring adherence to quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability standards.

• Facilitated cross-departmental consensus on sourcing strategies and executed contract management from initiation to supplier performance evaluations.

• Monitored and reported on key performance indicators, including cost savings and cash flow enhancements, while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and procedures. Fluor Government Group (TRS Staffing Agency) Greenville, SC Close Out Buyer Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

• Ensured procurement file integrity by reviewing for adherence to company policies and federal acquisition regulations, providing constructive feedback to enhance compliance and tracking corrective actions.

• Facilitated the purchase order closure process by verifying the resolution of discrepancies, thereby maintaining the procurement system's efficiency and accuracy.

• Managed the preservation of procurement documents by preparing files for archival, aligning with internal policies and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the purchasing system. Integrity Staffing Solutions Columbia, SC

Lead HR Recruiter Specialist Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

• Conducted thorough analysis of candidate resumes and executed interviews employing established industry methodologies to identify suitable personnel for warehouse positions.

• Facilitated the onboarding process, including comprehensive orientation and completion of all requisite employment documentation for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company environment. Blue Cross Blue Shield Columbia, SC

Team Lead Buyer Jun 2001 - May 2017

• Managed strategic sourcing for software procurement, maintaining a strict distributor markup limit of 1% to control costs.

• Executed purchasing of telecommunications and IT hardware, ensuring alignment with approved vendor lists and company requirements.

• Oversaw administrative functions for the purchasing department, including vendor relations, bid preparation, and contract management.

• Processed purchase requisitions, maintained inventory databases, and ensured accurate document management and order fulfillment for software and hardware acquisitions.

• Conducted value analysis for cost optimization, adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and company policies.

Modine Manufacturing Company Blythewood, SC

Lead Purchasing/Production Sep 1996 - Jun 2001

• Led RFP and RFQ processes, successfully negotiated contracts, and administered major agreements, ensuring compliance with company standards and performance metrics.

• Collaborated with Planning and Materials Managers to optimize MRP accuracy, guided purchasing agents on procurement and delivery strategies to manage cash flow and inventory levels effectively.

• Provided essential support to production and facilities managers by reporting on project progress, vendor compliance, and cost-saving initiatives, while also maintaining financial accuracy across purchase orders and invoices.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration, N/A

2012

Limestone College

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, N/A 2004

Midlands Technical College

Associate of Business Administration, N/A

2000

SKILLS

Organizational Systems Improvement • Sap/Coupa • Notary Public • Material Management System (MM) • Maximo

– IBM • Puridium Database • Project Planning • Project Management • Google Suite • Business Fundamentals • Microsoft Teams • Cepcsi • Microsoft Suites • Database Management • Basics of Accounting & Finance • Certified Traffic Control /Flagger

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