Accomplished Procurement Specialist eager to contribute exceptional sourcing,

vendor relations, and negotiating expertise toward supporting a dynamic employer

in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Significant experience in inventory planning and purchasing, staff training and leadership, and vendor relations, specializing in print and promotional products.

         Adept at sourcing, selecting, and managing suppliers, enforcing quality compliance, and cultivating long-term relationships built on reliability and responsiveness.

         Forward-thinking and diligent with a strong blend of planning, problem solving, organizational, prioritization, and analytical capabilities.

         Chosen and awarded as 2002 Buyer of the Year by Minority Supplier Council.

         Skillfully anticipate, plan, and respond accordingly to changing business priorities and market demands.

         Prior background in sales and marketing of commercial printing services; accurately provided quotes, negotiated terms and pricing, secured new business and focused on maximizing customer satisfaction and retention.

         Unique knowledge of the flip side of purchasing from directly interfacing with buyers in prior sales roles.

 

 

H&R Block World Headquarters, Kansas City, MO, 1998 to Present

Senior Project Manager C U.S. Tax Services     (2006 to Present)

         Spearhead H&R Block Enterprise Strategic Sourcing project and programs for U.S. Tax Services with an emphasis in Knowledge Development, Settlement Products, Reference Materials, Service Award Program, Company Store and various other internal clients. 

         Oversee full project and program life cycle including forecasting, budgeting, production, customer service, fulfillment, technical support, distribution, billing, and external vendor support analysis.

         Leverage excellent organizational skills to manage business case development and presentation of sponsored projects, coordinate field communications on behalf of Enterprise Sourcing and Settlement, and steer improvements related to product and/or operations.

         Expeditiously drive full-scope system development and implementation for numerous program initiatives to ensure 100% client satisfaction.

         Orchestrate H&R Block Supplier Expos at national conventions and leadership development conferences and manage company store participation at events. 

         Champion Field Advisory Council encompassing representation from each division (franchise, company-owned and major franchise).

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Partner Relationship Manager C Print and Marketing Services (2003 to 2006)

• Applied dynamic leadership talents toward mentoring, motivating, directing and supervising team of five analysts in sourcing and purchasing print and promotional marketing pieces enterprise-wide.
• Reviewed, analyzed, and managed contracts for all suppliers in commodity.

 

Strategic Sourcing Analyst / Buyer C Print Services           (1998 to 2003)

• Led procurement operations for print collateral exceeding $25M.
• Cost-effectively managed and maintained inventory levels of 900+ printed items with full accountability for proofing and production.
• Seamlessly coordinated timely and budget-compliant distribution of printed products to 10,000 field locations.
• Facilitated cooperative and unified efforts with originating departments on item set-up, print methods/specifications and distribution.
• Proactively researched, negotiated and secured services for duplication of media for radio and television commercials (CD/Video/DVD).
• Played a pivotal role in developing, launching and integrating website ordering feature with internal JDE system.
• Fostered, nurtured and maintained strong vendor relationships and reconciled invoices.

 

                   

 

Prior Background:

 

Sales Manager, Allegra Print and Imaging, Kansas City, MO, 1996 to 1998

Print Sales Manager & Ad Rep, Rapid Printing Inc./Urbandale News, Urbandale, IA, 1993 to 1996

Sales Representative, Koch Brothers, Des Moines, IA, 1994 to 1995

Xerox Marketing Representative, Devine Microage, Des Moines, IA, 1991 to 1993

Print Purchasing Agent, Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA, 1986 to 1991

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Business Management C Upper Iowa University, Des Moines, IA

 

Certificates:

         Purchasing in a Supply Environment

         Purchasing Process

         Project Management

         Operations Concepts

         Interpersonal Communication

         Business Fundamentals