Procurement Director

JULIE A. HAMILTON

Windsor, CT Greater Hartford 630-***-**** ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn

SENIOR PROCUREMENT STRATEGIC SOURCING CONTRACTS PROJECT DELIVERY

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement and project management leader with 20+ years of experience directing strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier performance, and capital-project procurement across construction, EPC, utilities, manufacturing, technology, and residential development. Managed $144M+ in contracts and multi-site procurement across the United States and Canada. Known for strengthening governance, reducing risk, improving margins, and aligning vendors, budgets, and schedules with business priorities.

CORE EXPERTISE

Strategic Sourcing Procurement Strategy Contract Negotiation and Administration Category Management Supplier Relationship and Risk Management RFP RFQ RFI Subcontracts Cost Reduction Budgeting and Forecasting GMP and Cost-Plus Budgets Capital Projects Project Management SOX Compliance Process Improvement Executive Stakeholder Communication

SELECTED IMPACT

Negotiated and awarded $144M+ in subcontractor and supplier agreements supporting eight active residential developments.

Delivered 18-22% gross profit improvement through supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, and cost optimization.

Created an EPC subcontract compliance system that avoided approximately $50K in legal expenses and $1M in potential penalties.

Led buyers and procurement activity across Arizona, Texas, and Canada while coordinating construction, finance, and operations priorities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAVKAT Solar Project Manager

Bristol, CT Aug 24, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026

Coordinated residential solar projects, customer communication, schedules, documentation, and field execution across active installations.

Old Navy Retail Operations Manager

Hamden, CT Jun 22, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026

Led daily store operations, merchandising execution, team coordination, and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Kohl's Store Operations Associate

Hamden, CT Dec 4, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026

Supported truck delivery, merchandising, cashier operations, inventory flow, and customer service across multiple store functions.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. Pro Desk Manager and Pro Specialist

Chandler, AZ Dec 2024 - Aug 2025

Managed contractor relationships, project-material sourcing, bid coordination, and job-site logistics for professional construction customers.

Supported project estimating, order accuracy, fulfillment, and issue resolution to protect schedules and customer commitments.

Tranquility Builders, Inc. Project Manager

Remote 2024

Coordinated schedules, purchasing, subcontractors, budgets, and client communication for single-family construction and remodeling projects.

Tracked project requirements and resolved execution issues to maintain quality, scope, and delivery expectations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Z Modular, Inc. Site Purchasing Manager

Arizona, Texas, and Canada 2023

Directed procurement for modular Build-to-Rent communities, including sourcing, bid analysis, supplier selection, and contract execution.

Managed site buyers and aligned long-lead purchasing with construction milestones, budgets, and operational requirements.

Hancock Builders, Inc. Senior Purchasing Manager

Phoenix, AZ 2022 - 2023

Led sourcing and negotiation of $144M+ in subcontractor and supplier contracts across eight active developments.

Built and governed GMP, bubble, and cost-plus budgets; developed scopes of work and led preconstruction meetings.

Improved margins and reduced exposure through supplier performance management, specification compliance, and contract controls.

Arizona Public Service IT Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ 2020 - 2022

Managed vendors, schedules, risks, and milestone delivery for enterprise IT initiatives and technology deployments.

Led procurement and negotiation of technology equipment and service agreements while removing operational bottlenecks.

William Ryan Homes Procurement Manager

Phoenix, AZ 2018 - 2019

Directed procurement across residential construction projects and lowered labor and material costs through contract renegotiation.

Earned the 2018 Rookie of the Year Award for leadership, performance, and rapid operational impact.

Iridium Satellite Contracts Manager

Tempe, AZ 2017 - 2018

Managed NDAs, procurement contracts, sales agreements, and government contracts across the agreement lifecycle.

Standardized templates, improved cycle time, and trained internal teams on contract-management systems.

Avnet Contracts Manager

Phoenix, AZ 2016 - 2017

Managed global IT contract transitions during the Avnet-Tech Data transaction, preserving compliance and operational continuity.

Partnered with legal, technology, and operations leaders on contract integration and risk management.

First Solar Procurement Manager

Tempe, AZ 2014 - 2016

Led subcontract development, competitive sourcing, and negotiations for global EPC solar projects.

Implemented frame agreements saving $50K+ in legal expenses and conducted SOX audits preventing $1M+ in potential penalties.

EARLIER CAREER

Lennar Homes, Chicago Division DirectBuy Wiseman Hughes Enterprises

Led procurement departments and national sourcing programs; managed the contract lifecycle from bid through project completion; and delivered measurable gross-profit gains through vendor negotiations and cost controls.

SYSTEMS

SAP Ariba Contract Management JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Timberline Sage Bluebeam Builder MT Builder Pro NewStar Constellation Adobe Acrobat Professional

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Business Administration coursework College of DuPage Lombard, IL

Construction Management Certification Chicago Union RCEC

Executive Management Program DirectBuy

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