Procurement & P2P Transformation Project Manager

LEDREA “DREA” HARDEN, MBA

PROCUREMENT & FINANCE LEADER ERP & P2P TRANSFORMATION VENDOR MANAGEMENT

Houston, TX 713-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement and finance professional with 18+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), supplier management, contract negotiations, ERP systems, spend analytics, and process optimization across healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing, and higher education. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing procurement workflows, strengthening supplier governance, improving compliance and internal controls, and driving operational efficiency. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership, Finance, Accounts Payable, Treasury, HR, Legal, Supply Chain, and IT teams to support business transformation, cost optimization, and enterprise-wide process improvements.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Supplier Relationship Management Contract Negotiation RFP/RFQ/RFI Management ERP Implementation Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization Procurement Compliance Process Improvement & Automation Risk Mitigation Data Analytics Executive Stakeholder Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Houston City College — Houston, TX

Procurement Operations – Supplier Enablement Analyst November 2023 – Present

Manage end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes across Oracle ERP and Euna Solutions, encompassing sourcing, supplier evaluation, requisitioning, purchase orders, receiving, and invoice management.

Provide functional support for procurement system implementations, configurations, and enhancements, aligning Oracle ERP and Euna Solutions workflows with business requirements, procurement policies, and operational objectives.

Develop and maintain procurement business processes, functional requirements, workflows, reports, forms, and system enhancement documentation in collaboration with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Coordinate procurement, finance, and Accounts Payable integration to improve transaction accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and streamline end-to-end P2P operations.

Serve as the primary supplier liaison, resolving purchase order discrepancies, order confirmation issues, lead-time concerns, delivery delays, and supplier performance challenges.

Support public-sector procurement through supplier due diligence, competitive solicitation management, compliance reviews, supplier onboarding, and adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Conduct supplier audits and maintain ERP and procurement system master data, identifying and deactivating duplicate vendor records to strengthen data integrity, internal controls, and supplier governance.

Conduct supplier risk assessments by reviewing business registrations, tax documentation, certifications, ownership details, and qualification requirements to identify compliance, operational, and onboarding risks.

Validate supplier documentation and eligibility during onboarding, identifying incomplete records, discrepancies, and compliance gaps before supplier activation.

Support small business outreach and supplier diversity initiatives by engaging prospective vendors, promoting procurement opportunities, facilitating supplier registration and onboarding, and encouraging participation in public-sector contracting opportunities in alignment with organizational goals and procurement policies.

Collaborate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to strengthen supplier controls, improve reporting and data accuracy, optimize procurement workflows, and reduce operational and compliance risks.

The POM Group LLC — Houston, TX

Strategic Sourcing Manager October 2021 – November 2023

Led strategic sourcing initiatives for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and professional services across multiple departments and healthcare sites.

Developed supplier relationships focused on cost efficiency, quality, service delivery, and compliance with healthcare requirements, including HIPAA, FDA, and CMS standards.

Partnered with clinical, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain stakeholders to define requirements, mitigate risk, and streamline procurement workflows.

Led payroll systems transformation, including configuration and integration of HRIS and timekeeping solutions such as Kronos and PeopleSoft Finance.

Served as escalation point for payroll and benefits issues, partnering with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve complex issues and improve service delivery.

Performed payroll data validation and reconciliations with HR and Finance to support accurate labor reporting, cost allocation, and financial compliance.

Developed executive reports using Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems to analyze purchasing activity, labor expenses, budget variances, and supplier performance.

Schlumberger — Sugar Land, TX

Contract/Procurement Analyst May 2019 – May 2020

Supported C-suite decision-making through procurement analytics, business cases, stakeholder management, and identification of workflow and process gaps.

Led RFP/RFI processes and supplier evaluations for multimillion-dollar contracts, aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives and risk mitigation requirements.

Implemented procurement process improvements and automation that reduced cycle times and strengthened compliance.

Managed supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and corrective action plans while maintaining vendor relationships and contractual compliance.

Leveraged SAP, Ariba, Oracle, and e-sourcing platforms to optimize procurement processes, improve data integrity, and support sourcing initiatives.

Conducted spend analysis and opportunity assessments across direct and indirect categories, identifying potential savings of 10–25% through supplier consolidation and renegotiation strategies.

Supported inventory and procurement planning by analyzing purchasing trends, supplier lead times, and operational requirements.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Minor: Technology Management

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management, Minor: Marketing

Dillard University

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS

SAP MM SRM S/4HANA SAP FI/CO Ariba PeopleSoft Oracle Coupa Euna Solutions ServiceNow Workday Microsoft Dynamics Laserfiche SharePoint Power BI Hyperion QuickBooks Intuit CRM Fleetmatics TaxSlayer SOX Controls

Professional Credentials & Memberships: Director Kings Crossings HOA, NIGP & SETAPP Member, Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), Electronic Return Originator (ERO) Internal Revenue Service, Public Notary

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