Office Manager Procurement Specialist

TINA HOLDEN

Conroe, TX 630-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Procurement Specialist and Office Manager with a strong background in contract negotiation, vendor relations, and process improvement. Skilled in managing purchase orders, expense approvals, and inventory control while collaborating closely with finance and operations to meet budget and project goals. Recognized for streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Key Skills

• Supplier Negotiation

• Inventory & Procurement Management

• Process Improvement & Cost Savings

• ERP Systems & QuickBooks

• Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Vendor Relations & Customer Service

• Project Management

• Data Entry & Office Organization

Professional Experience

Procurement Specialist Benton Technical Services South Wilmington, IL Nov 2018 – Aug 2025

• Negotiated contracts and pricing, reducing purchasing costs by 10% annually.

• Managed purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Monitored inventory levels and forecasted purchasing needs to prevent stockouts.

• Built and maintained strong supplier relationships, resolving issues promptly.

• Collaborated with finance and operations teams to align purchasing with budget requirements.

• Processed employee expense reimbursements and managed corporate card audits.

• Coordinated travel arrangements for employees, achieving cost savings through vendor agreements.

Office Manager L. Surges Custom Woodwork Joliet, IL Mar 2016 – Nov 2020

• Oversaw daily office operations including billing, payroll, and scheduling.

• Streamlined office procedures, improving departmental response times by 20%.

• Managed office supply procurement and vendor contracts.

• Prepared month-end reports and ensured timely tax submissions.

Billing Clerk Fulton Technologies, Inc. Roselle, IL Jan 2013 – Mar 2015

• Processed invoices and posted entries into accounting systems.

• Verified purchase orders against invoices, ensuring accuracy.

• Reconciled past billing cycles and prepared lien waivers for clients.

• Supported cash flow by reducing billing cycle errors and improving collection times.

Military & Professional Development

Air National Guard – Administrative Specialist & Secretary to the Commander

References available upon request.

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