Procurement Leader and Strategic Sourcing Expert
Resume:
Cymel Abdul
Procurement
Management and
Consultant
Spring, Texas 77388
*****@***.***
Education
University of Maryland
University College,
Master of Business
Administration (2010),
Master of Science in
Management -
Procurement &
Contracts (2008), San
Diego State University,
Bachelor of Science,
(2000)
Certifications
Certified Texas Contract
Manager (CTCM),
Certified Professional
Supply Management
(CPSM), Certified
Professional Supplier
Diversity (CPSD); NIGP,
TASBO Merit Award
(2016)
Key Competencies
Procurement Strategy,
Project Management,
Strategic Sourcing,
Supplier Relationship,
Supplier Diversity,
Supply Chain
Management, Contract
Management and
Negotiations, Research,
Data Analysis, Review
and Assessments,
Inventory Management,
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Procurement leader with 25+ years' experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, compliance, regulatory law, and supply chain optimization. Skilled in cost reduction, performance improvement, and driving operational efficiency. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Consultant (Contract/Remote/Hybrid) June 2017 – Present CW & Associates, Spring, TX
Implemented optimized technology platforms (e.g., dashboard analytics, e- procurement, and reporting).
Developed, implemented, and managed procurement strategies to streamline processes and procedures and increase cost savings and efficiencies.
Facilitated change management projects, systems, process, and training.
Engaged and collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders, teams, and departments.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and quality.
Implemented supplier performance metrics to evaluate improve supplier relationships Procurement Consultant/ Project Manager (Remote) June 2022 – April 2025 Civic Initiatives, LLC, Houston, TX
Ensured compliance with federal, state, local laws, requirements, and policies.
Aligned procurement initiatives and strategies with client expectations to maximize value, innovation, service, supply, resiliency, quality and governance.
Performed assessments, identified needs, requirements, gaps, implemented processes, procedures, and tools to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost savings.
Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders, teams, and departments.
Managed supplier relationships and implemented supplier performance techniques.
Developed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program results and continuous improvement opportunities.
Regional Senior Director (Remote/Hybrid/On-site) September 2018 – April 2022 KIPP Texas Charter Schools, Houston, TX
Implemented and managed centralization of sourcing strategies, regulations, methodologies, tools, and training in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio Schools.
Drafted, negotiated, and executed supplier contracts, and managed contract lifecycle.
Led cross-functional teams and fostered collaboration efforts in support of objectives.
Conducted regular contract reviews to identify risks and mitigation improvements.
Streamlined procurement and contract management processes to improve efficiency and cost savings.
General Manager/Senior Sourcing Manager February 2016 – September 2018 Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
Led, mentored and trained a team of 33 procurement professionals in strategic sourcing, established centralized procurement programs for 280 schools and 210,000 students.
Evaluated category spending to identify price drivers and trends for best practices.
Collaborated with cross-functional project team members and stakeholders to drive organizational efficiencies.
Managed 500+ suppliers, contract lifecycles, compliance, and built relationships. 2
Training, Cross-
functional Team
Leadership, Process
Improvement, Change
Management, Federal,
State and Local
Regulations, Budgeting
Technology Skills
Business AI, Power BI,
Jaggaer, SAP, Oracle,
Ariba, Salesforce, Google
Docs, SharePoint,
Smartsheets, Paycor,
Supplier Diversity
Management System
(B2G), Contract
Management
(Cobblestone), OpenGov,
Lucid, Visio, MS Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Project Management,
Access, and Outlook),
Hansen, and PeopleSoft
Operations Manager – Procurement, Contracts, Finance January 2008 – October 2015 City of Houston (Public Works), Houston, TX
Directed a team of 80 utility professionals in procurement, sourcing, category management, contracts, billing, accounts receivables, payables, collections, disputes and training.
Managed a $1.2 million budget, optimized spend allocation and cost reductions.
Implemented and managed initial citywide customer self-service portal, automated contract management system, and replacement of legacy billing system. Utilities Operation Manager August 2002 – January 2008 Dekalb County (Public Works), Atlanta, GA
Managed 172,000 residential and 9,000 commercial accounts that led to a revenue increase of $1 million within a year.
Facilitated project teams for implementation of Oracle automation purchasing system.
Directed, implemented, managed, and trained teams for County 311 Program. Financial Manager October 2000 – April 2002
Johnson Management Group, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Managed client contracts and established supplier relationships while overseeing complex financial projects.
Assistant to Executive Producer/Project Manager May 1998 - Feb 2000 PromoTrends, Inc. San Diego, CA
Successfully coordinated the production of national events, managing suppliers and VIP guest logistics.
Program Coordinator February 1994 - May 1998
Community Economic Development Association (Non-Profit), San Diego, CA
Actively managed the City of San Diego Community Block Grant program, ensuring proper engagement with clients and suppliers.
Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator Mar 1990 - Feb 1994 Katz & Associates, San Diego, CA
Supported the implementation of the first citywide secondary water treatment plant project.
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