Buyer/Purchaser
Resume:
Herman Taylor
Austin, TX
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am excited to re-enter and apply for the Buyer position. I bring more than 15 years of public-sector procurement and contract administration experience, along with 13 years in a related operations and vendor-facing role that strengthened many of the same core competencies. Earlier in my career, I negotiated multimillion-dollar state leases, managed large contract portfolios, reduced procurement costs, and improved departmental efficiency. My work with the Texas Building & Procurement Commission, the Department of Insurance, the City of Austin, and the San Antonio Housing Authority reflects a consistent ability to streamline processes, strengthen vendor relationships, and deliver measurable operational improvements. During my time outside formal procurement titles, I remained deeply connected to the field. I continued to work with vendors, analyze KPIs, optimize workflows, ERP systems and manage cross-functional projects—skills that directly support contract administration. I also maintained my CPPB certification for 10 years and completed additional procurement-related coursework to stay aligned with industry standards.
I am now ready to re-enter procurement with renewed focus, updated skills, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to your team and support your organization’s contract management objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Operations/Regional Recruiting
ERS Equity Retirement Solutions
Round Rock, TX
04/2011 – Present
Cultivated robust relationships with vendors and clients, serving as the primary liaison for escalations and negotiations.
Monitor key performance indicators, compile executive level reports, and provide actionable insights to support decision making and companywide goals.
Coordinate with product, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth parts flow and that procurement processes meet technical and operational needs.
Attend supplier and engineering meetings to discuss procurement strategies, qualification plans, and future projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Track and evaluate KPIs and optimized workflows while implementing process improvements using ERP/SAP, Excel, Google Sheets, and project management tools.
Coordinated cross-functional projects, formulated structured action plans, and monitored performance metrics to ensure project success.
Enhanced negotiation, reporting, stakeholder communication, and operational efficiency skills—directly applicable to procurement roles.
Assistant Director of Procurement
San Antonio Housing Authority
San Antonio, TX
03/2009 – 08/2011
Oversee procurement operations, contract management, and vendor relationships.
Oversee Purchase Order Creation & Management
Design and implement workflows for purchase order generation, approval, and fulfillment, integrating with ERP or other procurement systems.
Manage High Usage and Inventory
Analyze consumption trends to optimize stocking of high usage items while reducing or eliminating low usage/zero bin inventory.
Negotiate Annual Pricing Agreements and Drive Project Execution
Secure cost saving agreements on parts, lead procurement projects through implementation, and perform post implementation reviews to validate savings and project impact.
Define project scopes, establish budgets and timelines, and oversee execution to achieve measurable cost reductions and workflow improvements.
Track and Report Procurement Related KPIs
Monitor key performance indicators, compile executive level reports, and provide actionable insights to support decision making and companywide goals.
Coordinate with product, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth parts flow and that procurement processes meet technical and operational needs.
Attend supplier and engineering meetings to discuss procurement strategies, qualification plans, and future projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
Achieved a 42% reduction in make-ready timelines and a 68% decrease in service completion times.
Boosted departmental productivity, efficiency and effectiveness by 63%.
Guaranteed adherence to ISO standards and FAR compliance while implementing structured processes for tracking, reporting, and vendor performance. Sr. Planner / Regional Lease Officer
Texas Building & Procurement Commission
Austin, TX
01/2006 – 05/2009
Purchase Order Creation & Management
Design and implement workflows for purchase order generation, approval, and fulfillment, integrating with ERP or other procurement systems.
Manage High Usage and Inventory
Analyze consumption trends to optimize stocking of high usage items while reducing or eliminating low usage/zero bin inventory.
Negotiate Annual Pricing Agreements
Secure cost saving agreements on leases, lead procurement projects through implementation, and perform post implementation reviews to validate savings and project impact.
Monitor Lease Efficiency Projects
Define project scopes, establish budgets and timelines, and oversee execution to achieve measurable cost reductions and workflow
improvements.
Track and Report Procurement Related KPIs
Monitor key performance indicators, compile executive level reports, and provide actionable insights to support decision making and companywide goals.
Managed and negotiated over 300 leases across more than 5 million square feet of space.
Oversaw annual contract expenditures exceeding $30M.
Delivered impactful presentations, facilitated committee meetings, and enhanced operational performance.
Adept in developing requirements, process modeling, and project management methodologies.
Purchaser III
Texas Department of Insurance
Austin, TX
02/2003 – 06/2006
Purchase Order Creation & Management
Design and implement workflows for purchase order generation, approval, and fulfillment, integrating with ERP or other procurement systems.
Define project scopes, establish budgets and timelines, and oversee execution to achieve measurable cost reductions and workflow improvements.
Manage High Usage and Inventory
Analyze consumption trends to optimize stocking of high usage items while reducing or eliminating low usage/zero bin inventory.
Secure cost saving agreements on parts, lead procurement projects through implementation, and perform post implementation reviews to validate savings and project impact.
Analyzed service trends, forecasted service levels, and generated detailed reporting.
Resolved procurement and contract challenges while supporting management in decision- making processes.
Contractor Compliance Analyst
City of Austin
Austin, TX
02/1999 – 04/2003
Purchase Order Creation & Management
Design and implement workflows for purchase order generation, approval, and fulfillment, integrating with ERP or other procurement
systems.
Manage High Usage and Inventory
Increased vendor retention by 68% and vendor participation by 124%.
Analyze consumption trends to optimize stocking of high usage items while reducing or eliminating low usage/zero bin inventory.
Track and Report Procurement Related KPIs
Monitor key performance indicators, compile executive level reports, and provide actionable insights to support decision making and companywide goals.
Coordinate with product, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth parts flow and that procurement processes meet technical and operational needs.
Attend supplier and engineering meetings to discuss procurement strategies, qualification plans, and future projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
Evaluated vendor pricing, responsiveness, and compliance to ensure quality performance.
Conducted thorough product evaluations, research, and testing to support informed procurement decisions.
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Education, Leadership
Austin, TX US, United States
2009 – 2012
St. Edward’s University
Bachelor of Business, Management
Austin, TX US, United States
1988 – 1993
SKILLS
Procurement, Contract Administration, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management
Purchase Order Creation & Management
Design and implement workflows for purchase order generation, approval, and fulfillment, integrating with ERP or other procurement systems.
Lease Negotiation, Cost Reduction, FAR/ISO Compliance, CAPPS
Track and Report Procurement Related KPIs
Lead Cost Saving and Efficiency Projects
Project Coordination, Process Optimization and MBE/WBE Programs CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Negotiated state property leases, tenant extensions, and vendor agreements that reduced
procurement costs by 42% annually with the Texas Building & Procurement
Commission.
Managed 300+ leases totaling over 5 million sq. ft. and oversaw $30M+ in annual
contract expenditures.
Implemented procurement software at the Texas Department of Insurance, streamlining
purchasing operations and improving workflow efficiency.
Increased departmental productivity by 63% at the San Antonio Housing Authority while
reducing make-ready timelines by 42% and service completion times by 68%.
Expanded vendor participation by 124% and increased vendor retention by 68% with the
City of Austin.
Maintained CPPB certification for 10 years and completed ongoing procurement-related
training during career transition.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Procurement • Contract Administration • Sourcing • Vendor Management • Lease
Negotiation • FAR/ISO Compliance • CAPPS • SAP CLM • PeopleSoft • ERP
15+ years of procurement / 5+ supply -chain experience
Proficiency in inventory- management systems and Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical- thinking skills
Analysis • KPI Reporting • Project Coordination • Process Optimization
Stakeholder Communication • Team Leadership • MBE/WBE Programs CAREER RE-ENTRYSTATEMENT
After 13 years outside of formal procurement roles, I am intentionally returning to the field with a stronger operational foundation, enhanced analytical skills, and a renewed commitment to procurement excellence. My recent experience has reinforced the same competencies that drive successful procurement—vendor communication, negotiation, data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. I am fully prepared and highly motivated to rejoin the procurement and contract administration profession.
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