Keri Tharpe

Procurement Analyst - Contract at Volusion
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Ashburn, Virginia, United States, US

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    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Procurement Analyst - Contract
      • Sep 2019 - Present

      I currently remain under contract with Volusion to continue the responsibilities below.

    • Purchasing Analyst
      • Oct 2012 - Sep 2019

      Working for this Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) provider, I was singly responsible for procurement and contract activities throughout the organization. Purchasing Analyst • Responsible for all procurement activities, including negotiating cost and purchasing terms to ensure the best value. During the peak of the company’s growth, I successfully negotiated approximately $360k (average 23%) in cost savings. • Manage all contracts for services, including colocation/hosting contracts… Show more Working for this Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) provider, I was singly responsible for procurement and contract activities throughout the organization. Purchasing Analyst • Responsible for all procurement activities, including negotiating cost and purchasing terms to ensure the best value. During the peak of the company’s growth, I successfully negotiated approximately $360k (average 23%) in cost savings. • Manage all contracts for services, including colocation/hosting contracts, marketing contracts, IT support/spare parts contracts, license & purchasing agreements, contractor service agreements, etc. • Manage the company’s procurement budget approval process to include monthly approvals, tracking and reporting spend and managing cash flow. • Interact daily with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are accurate and payments are processed in a timely manner. • Implemented a formal processes, which did not previously exist within the organization. This included processes for: o Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to include an analytical decision method, o Budget approval (monthly and off-cycle), o Cash flow management and communication, o Internal requisition and ordering process, and o Contract review and management. • Instrumental in the selection and implementation of both an Accounting/Procurement system (similar to ERP) and a contract management solution.

    • United States
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Capital Buyer/Procurement Lead
      • Oct 2005 - Oct 2012

      Manassas, VA An addition to a role as a capital equipment buyer, lead a facilities procurement team in parts ordering, contract and vendor management.

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Purchasing Agent
      • Aug 1998 - Oct 2005

      Oakton, VA

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