Chicago, Illinois, United States
Self-motivated, highly proficient procurement specialist with wide ranging experience managing a variety of Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement processes. Proven results driven leader with the breadth and depth of experience required to support the end-to-end procurement processes. Known for excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure concise dissemination of information to customers. Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Visio, and SharePoint. Specialties: END-TO-END PROCUREMENT PROCESSES REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PROJECT MANAGEMENT BUDGET PLANNING & MANAGEMENT MANAGING FUNCTIONAL AND CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAMS
Demonstrates exceptional procurement contract management capabilities by effectively managing time and prioritization of workload, excelling in the number of contracts and modifications produced, while striving to exceed the unit’s standard for quality of work. Develops and prepares a diverse workload of contractual agreements ranging from routine to complex in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations, and departmental operating policies and procedures. • Facilitates the solicitation and award of contracts pursuant to competitive construction bids, request for proposals (RFP), request for qualifications (RFQ), and task order bid solicitations. • Awarded $1.3 billion in Construction, Professional Services and Master Task Order contracts over a 24-month period. • Reviews requisitions and task orders to ensure completeness and determine compliance with DPS requirements, resolving any issues identified with the submitting User Departments • Coordinates and conducts pre-bid conferences to provide project overviews, answer questions regarding the procurement process/ procedures and facilitates networking with certified firms and prime contractors • Evaluates bids submitted by vendors for responsiveness to contract requirements and makes recommendations for the selection of the lowest responsible vendor • Leads Evaluation Committee members to ensure proposals are reviewed in a timely manner to determine the most qualified vendor(s) and facilitates contract negotiations with selected respondents • Assembles and packages documents to facilitate the processing and awarding of contracts • Developed detailed process documentation for contract amendments and contract modifications • Works with vendors to ensure the resolution of issues related to solicitation development and contract award, compliance, • Trains new employees to the unit to ensure understanding of the DPS Procurement processes
Demonstrated exceptional contract management capabilities by effectively managing time and prioritization of workload, excelling in the number of contracts produced and exceeding the unit’s standard for quality of work. Developed and prepared a diverse workload of contractual agreements ranging from routine to the highly technical and complex in accordance with the applicable laws rules and regulations, and departmental operating policies and procedures.
Managed 80+ member global team of IT and business professionals to execute against all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for Phase 1 of the implementation of a new data warehouse solution. Established and managed a mulit-million dollar capitalized project budget in support of the exit of a Transition Services Agreement (TSA). Created and managed all consultant, hardware and software contracts.
Partnered with management consultants and provided leadership to a 200+ global team of IT and business professionals through the separation processes and requirements. Demonstrated exceptional project management and communications skills throughout an aggressive HP separation timeline by successfully leading the planning and execution of the Information Management (IM) sub-team.
Consistently delivered Information Management (IM) projects utilizing established fundamentals, including detailed timelines, defined milestones, RACI definitions, stakeholder identification, risk management, change management and approved budgets within a multi-million dollar portfolio. Provided planning leadership and collaboration between IT and business stakeholders to advance an approved portfolio of projects.