Annie Thrush, CPP, CPPM

Experience

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  Hampton Inn

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Operations Manager
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  Lodgco Hospitality, LLC

  Apr 2004 - Dec 2016

  Purchasing & Contract Manager
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  Lodgco Management

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2015

  Plan, direct, and coordinate the purchasing activities for the company; responsible for identifying cost saving opportunities, ensuring quotes & timely deliveries, and negotiating contractual agreements.  Reconcile construction draws/waivers and submit to accounting for payment Track all expenditures for projects and submit to the accounting department Calculate costs of orders and charge to appropriate accounts - approve bills for payment Check shipments when they arrive to ensure orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications  Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine best bid among potential suppliers Compare suppliers’ bills with bids and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems. Negotiate contracts and formulate policies with suppliers Maintain and monitor contract performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary Obtain and update certificates of insurance from vendors Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs Locate suppliers and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists Prepare and manage budgets based on purchasing requirements Assess specifications and make recommendations for phone, internet and cable requirements based on hotel brand standards Assist Construction Manager in project planning Work with hotels on purchase of capital items Show less

  • Procurement/Contract Manager

    Feb 2012 - Nov 2015

  • Accounts Payable Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
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  City of Midland

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Senior Procurement Accountant
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  Central Michigan University

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2024

  Director - Contracting & Purchasing Services

  Plans, develops and implements policies and procedures related to various functions of Contracting & Purchasing Services.Manages staff responsible for contracting, purchasing, receiving, storing, moving, distributing and monitoring goods and services for the University.Oversees and conducts competitive proposals and bidding process.Collaborates with and guides University departments through the RFI and RFP processes.Negotiates competitive contracts with vendors.Manages supplier relationships.Prepares cost analyses on university spend and contracts.Prepares feasibility studies on proposed projects.Acts as liaison between University departments and vendors/suppliers.Coordinates and prioritizes work activities for the Contracting and Purchasing Services units.Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities.Maintains department budgets.Manages other special projects as assigned. Show less

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  University of Michigan

  Mar 2024 - now

  Technology Commodity Manager