career objective                              

seasoned, results-driven procurement and business controls expert eager to contribute sharp business acumen, strategic planning, and operational management skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing financial and operational performance

 

profile                                                

ø   offer numerous years of procurement and business controls experience with expertise in cost-effective purchasing, supplier relations, and contracts administration

ø   strong experience in a diverse range of areas including commodities, transportation, human resources, facilities management, and managed health care

ø   solid record of increasing cost savings, consolidating sources, and ensuring quality; expertly develop and implement innovative sourcing, project management, and supplier evaluation strategies

ø   accurately identify and analyze company needs to procure materials and services in a timely manner; research and evaluate local, national, and overseas vendors and sourcing options to determine best value for spending

ø   dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; ability to assess and respond to client-specific needs

ø   possess strong organization, prioritization, and time management aptitude; extensive knowledge of buying methodologies

ø   ensure across-the-board compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations; conduct internal audits, peer and proactive reviews, asca reviews; depth of knowledge regarding sarbanes oxley provisions

ø   proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

professional experience                

ibm                                                                                                                                                      1975 c present

business controls analyst, procurement c deal hub (7/03- present)

business controls analyst, worldwide procurement c md tech group (3/02 c 6/03)

team lead, ww procurement c facilities services security, cafeteria, furniture, & utilities (3/95 c 2/02)

senior contracts administrator/buyer for ww travel c air, hotel, & ground (1/88 c 1/02)

tri-state senior buyer c non-production, security services (1/83 c 12/87)

tri-state buyer c messenger, padded van, household goods, claims, air freight, & common carrier (11/76 c 12/82)

materials handler / shipping and receiving clerk (10/75 c 10/76)

 

~ key achievements ~

• successfully bid and administered multi-million dollar contract that consolidated air travel purchasing to one consultant from 1,400 vendors; received excellence award
• coordinated and led major projects including developing first hotel guide, post-regulation utilities negotiations, consolidation of unarmed security services
• contributed to procurement of first comprehensive managed health care plan; received excellence award
• developed and implemented ground-breaking auditable entity database as well as worldwide business controls management system
• attained 100% satisfaction rating for providing support during commodity and line internal audits

 

education & training                       

general studies, westchester community college, valhalla ny
academy of advanced traffic, new york, ny

~ professional development ~

sarbanes oxley ~ procurement ~ business controls ~ asca ~ negotiation skills

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience managing procurement and business control operations for a leading international company with a diverse range of needs.  throughout the course of my career, i have actively secured local and global supplies and services for medical, security, human resources, travel, transport, and facilities maintenance requirements.   i excel at identifying, evaluating, and qualifying suppliers and am adept at addressing variable needs.  my keen eye for detail has consistently proven instrumental in my ability to accurately monitor performance and cost on an ongoing basis.  i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward advising senior management on cost improvements and implementing internal supply controls.  additionally, i am well-versed in conducting audits and reviews to ensure regulatory compliance in all aspects of operations. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting insert job title position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic assessment, consolidation, and negotiation skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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