Garrett Morris

Experience

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  James Madison University

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2023

  Buyer Senior Procurement

  Facilitate the purchase of goods and services according to the Governing Rules of Procurement (as provisioned under the Restructured Higher Education Financial & Administrative Operations Act); The Virginia Higher Education Purchasing Manual; and university policies, procedures and guidelines. Negotiate term contracts, fixed cost, construction contracts and/or cooperative contracts that result in cost savings, reduced administrative effort and give greater fiscal benefit to the university and other state institutions of higher education. Assist departments in the purchase of goods and services they need to function. Serve as a vendor advocate to increase the total vendor base of the university, which ultimately increases competition including vendors who are certified Small, Woman Owned or Minority Owned businesses. Show less

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  University of Virginia

  Aug 2023 - now

  Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  Facilitate the purchase of goods and services according to the Governing Rules of Procurement (as provisioned under the Restructured Higher Education Financial & Administrative Operations Act); The Virginia Higher Education Purchasing Manual; and university policies, procedures and guidelines. Negotiate term contracts, fixed cost, construction contracts and/or cooperative contracts that result in cost savings, reduced administrative effort and give greater fiscal benefit to the university and other state institutions of higher education. Assist departments in the purchase of goods and services they need to function. Serve as a vendor advocate to increase the total vendor base of the university which ultimately increases competition including vendors who are certified Small, Woman Owned or Minority Owned businesses. Show less