Experience

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  Inthinc

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2012

  Project team member

  *Supervised a team through the creation and execution of goals and objectives that assisted in achieving customer satisfaction*Implemented new department processes and oversaw the training of employees in the new processes*Scheduled team hours and provided continued professional development to maximize results

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  Ultradent products, inc.

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  *Strategically sourced 500+ manufacturing component parts to ensure proper ordering, quality and delivery*Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts to ensure both cost savings and cost avoidance by leveraging spend and quality supplier partnerships*Participated in enterprise project kick-off, status update, team building, and after action review meetings with multiple departments within the organization*Evaluated vendor performance in terms of delivery, quality, and consistency in accordance with organizational policies and objectives*Utilized forecasting methods to estimate proper ordering quantities to ensure inventory control and improve key performance indicators Show less

  • Buyer

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Purchasing Clerk

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
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  Granite school district

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2021

  Buyer

  *Managed multi-million dollar projects to procure educational materials, services, technology, construction, and supplies through strategic sourcing, budget planning, and vendor relationship building*Interviewed, trained, supervised, motivated and evaluated employee performance in accordance with department objectives and goals *Created, negotiated, administered, and managed high-dollar national contracts through invitations for bids and request for proposals saving entities millions of dollars in cost savings*Developed scope of work and specifications in collaboration with end users to ensure educational objectives were exceeded*Analyzed, planned and managed spend to create budgetary objectives for capital, organizational, and department projects utilizing ERP systems*Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams to train and implement employees on State, District and department procurement policies and procedures. *Led Granite School District implementation team with transition to new e-procurement software*Monitored market trends utilizing producer price index and benchmarking strategies Show less

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  Chg healthcare

  Sept 2021 - now

  Develop and implement sourcing strategies that result in cost savings, increased efficiencies, and improved supplier performance.Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations to ensure delivery of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices.Conduct market research and analysis to identify new supplier sources, assess market trends, and provide recommendations to senior management.Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organizational goals.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions. Show less

  • Manager II, Strategic Sourcing

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Strategic Sourcing Manager

    Sept 2021 - now