Purchasing Agent

• Aug 2022 - Present

Senior Buyer

• Jan 2018 - Aug 2022

Compliance Officer

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

Responsible for developing policies and procedures and maintaining the departmental policy manual and user's guide; performing internal audit functions on purchase orders, Procurement card and University storeroom purchases to ensure compliance with all NC purchasing rules and regulations; ensure departments are in compliance with all purchasing rules and regulations; maintaining compliance with State regulations and University policies; providing education and training on the purchasing… Show more Responsible for developing policies and procedures and maintaining the departmental policy manual and user's guide; performing internal audit functions on purchase orders, Procurement card and University storeroom purchases to ensure compliance with all NC purchasing rules and regulations; ensure departments are in compliance with all purchasing rules and regulations; maintaining compliance with State regulations and University policies; providing education and training on the purchasing process to the entire campus; processing gift card purchase authorizations; reviewing and redlining supplier contracts to be in compliance with NC law; and handling public records requests. Was appointed as a member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee for the 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years; served as Department Representative for Materials Management for ECU's State Employees Combined Campaign (2014 - 2016); teach purchasing classes for ECU's HR Administrative Assistant Certification; and teach purchasing classes for individual departments on campus. Show less Responsible for developing policies and procedures and maintaining the departmental policy manual and user's guide; performing internal audit functions on purchase orders, Procurement card and University storeroom purchases to ensure compliance with all NC purchasing rules and regulations; ensure departments are in compliance with all purchasing rules and regulations; maintaining compliance with State regulations and University policies; providing education and training on the purchasing… Show more Responsible for developing policies and procedures and maintaining the departmental policy manual and user's guide; performing internal audit functions on purchase orders, Procurement card and University storeroom purchases to ensure compliance with all NC purchasing rules and regulations; ensure departments are in compliance with all purchasing rules and regulations; maintaining compliance with State regulations and University policies; providing education and training on the purchasing process to the entire campus; processing gift card purchase authorizations; reviewing and redlining supplier contracts to be in compliance with NC law; and handling public records requests. Was appointed as a member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee for the 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years; served as Department Representative for Materials Management for ECU's State Employees Combined Campaign (2014 - 2016); teach purchasing classes for ECU's HR Administrative Assistant Certification; and teach purchasing classes for individual departments on campus. Show less

Procurement Specialist

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

Responsibilities include procuring a wide range of goods, services and contracts for general County use or use by specific departments, writing specifications and preparing bids or requests for services by submitting advertising requests, evaluating proposals and bids and recommending best purchase, conducting and witnessing bid openings, assisting departments with product research, information and data required for bids and requests for service, helping vendors in completing applications and… Show more Responsibilities include procuring a wide range of goods, services and contracts for general County use or use by specific departments, writing specifications and preparing bids or requests for services by submitting advertising requests, evaluating proposals and bids and recommending best purchase, conducting and witnessing bid openings, assisting departments with product research, information and data required for bids and requests for service, helping vendors in completing applications and with questions, working with vendors to ensure all mandatory specifications are met, and assisting departments and vendors with reconciling differences resulting from items such as freight charges, back orders or damaged equipment. Show less Responsibilities include procuring a wide range of goods, services and contracts for general County use or use by specific departments, writing specifications and preparing bids or requests for services by submitting advertising requests, evaluating proposals and bids and recommending best purchase, conducting and witnessing bid openings, assisting departments with product research, information and data required for bids and requests for service, helping vendors in completing applications and… Show more Responsibilities include procuring a wide range of goods, services and contracts for general County use or use by specific departments, writing specifications and preparing bids or requests for services by submitting advertising requests, evaluating proposals and bids and recommending best purchase, conducting and witnessing bid openings, assisting departments with product research, information and data required for bids and requests for service, helping vendors in completing applications and with questions, working with vendors to ensure all mandatory specifications are met, and assisting departments and vendors with reconciling differences resulting from items such as freight charges, back orders or damaged equipment. Show less

Procurement Specialist (Buyer II)

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

Responsibilities include purchasing goods and services for all of the University of Georgia’s campuses statewide, primarily IT/software purchases currently, and have been responsible for almost every commodity during my tenure; communicating with departments on purchase requests (status, documents needed, processing time) on a daily basis and providing them with a high level of customer service; bi-weekly staff meetings with UGA’s IT department to provide status and information updates on their… Show more Responsibilities include purchasing goods and services for all of the University of Georgia’s campuses statewide, primarily IT/software purchases currently, and have been responsible for almost every commodity during my tenure; communicating with departments on purchase requests (status, documents needed, processing time) on a daily basis and providing them with a high level of customer service; bi-weekly staff meetings with UGA’s IT department to provide status and information updates on their purchases; processing purchases over $5,000, posting and evaluating complex bids over $25,000s following State Purchasing regulations; acting as the liaison between departments and vendors, especially during contract negotiations and public bids; reviewing and modifying terms and conditions; hosting pre-bid conferences or site visits in coordination with the department for prospective vendors; and establishing and maintaining agency contracts with frequently used vendors. Obtained GCPA (Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate) certification from the State of Georgia's State Purchasing Division Show less Responsibilities include purchasing goods and services for all of the University of Georgia’s campuses statewide, primarily IT/software purchases currently, and have been responsible for almost every commodity during my tenure; communicating with departments on purchase requests (status, documents needed, processing time) on a daily basis and providing them with a high level of customer service; bi-weekly staff meetings with UGA’s IT department to provide status and information updates on their… Show more Responsibilities include purchasing goods and services for all of the University of Georgia’s campuses statewide, primarily IT/software purchases currently, and have been responsible for almost every commodity during my tenure; communicating with departments on purchase requests (status, documents needed, processing time) on a daily basis and providing them with a high level of customer service; bi-weekly staff meetings with UGA’s IT department to provide status and information updates on their purchases; processing purchases over $5,000, posting and evaluating complex bids over $25,000s following State Purchasing regulations; acting as the liaison between departments and vendors, especially during contract negotiations and public bids; reviewing and modifying terms and conditions; hosting pre-bid conferences or site visits in coordination with the department for prospective vendors; and establishing and maintaining agency contracts with frequently used vendors. Obtained GCPA (Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate) certification from the State of Georgia's State Purchasing Division Show less

Procurement 1

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

Responsibilities included serving as the procurement lead on the implementation of two new strategic suppliers for the company (all divisions); ran weekly meetings with internal team and strategic suppliers to discuss orders, payments, supplier performance and outstanding issues; requesting and reviewing bids from suppliers; creating and issuing purchase orders; investigating and addressing invoicing issues; clearing discrepancies on packing slips and internal receiving reports; problem solving… Show more Responsibilities included serving as the procurement lead on the implementation of two new strategic suppliers for the company (all divisions); ran weekly meetings with internal team and strategic suppliers to discuss orders, payments, supplier performance and outstanding issues; requesting and reviewing bids from suppliers; creating and issuing purchase orders; investigating and addressing invoicing issues; clearing discrepancies on packing slips and internal receiving reports; problem solving to fix invoicing and receiving issues; maintaining blanket purchase orders for high-profile, multi-year contracts including liquid nitrogen and bottled water service; negotiating discounts and ensuring that delivery dates are met on all orders; building and maintaining relationships and providing customer service to both suppliers and internal customers; and mentoring a new hire for six months. Show less Responsibilities included serving as the procurement lead on the implementation of two new strategic suppliers for the company (all divisions); ran weekly meetings with internal team and strategic suppliers to discuss orders, payments, supplier performance and outstanding issues; requesting and reviewing bids from suppliers; creating and issuing purchase orders; investigating and addressing invoicing issues; clearing discrepancies on packing slips and internal receiving reports; problem solving… Show more Responsibilities included serving as the procurement lead on the implementation of two new strategic suppliers for the company (all divisions); ran weekly meetings with internal team and strategic suppliers to discuss orders, payments, supplier performance and outstanding issues; requesting and reviewing bids from suppliers; creating and issuing purchase orders; investigating and addressing invoicing issues; clearing discrepancies on packing slips and internal receiving reports; problem solving to fix invoicing and receiving issues; maintaining blanket purchase orders for high-profile, multi-year contracts including liquid nitrogen and bottled water service; negotiating discounts and ensuring that delivery dates are met on all orders; building and maintaining relationships and providing customer service to both suppliers and internal customers; and mentoring a new hire for six months. Show less

Business Development Intern

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

Responsibilities included researching competitors to compile an updated competitor analysis; worked as part of team with corporate to solidify a merger/acquisition process for the division; researched potential target companies that were a strategic fit based on company goals and business division needs. Responsibilities included researching competitors to compile an updated competitor analysis; worked as part of team with corporate to solidify a merger/acquisition process for the division; researched potential target companies that were a strategic fit based on company goals and business division needs.