Project Assistant, MI

PURCHASING

Procurement / Buyer / Project Management / Cost Savings / Negotiations

Comprehensive experience in the global purchasing aspect of project management within construction aspect of a corporation. A depth at working with budgets in excess of 100 Million. Successfully contributed to on time project deliverables for General Motors and mega resorts. Known as a results-oriented individual with strong problem solving, analytical, communication, interpersonal relations and sense of urgency skills. Innovative in identifying and implementing profitable and positive changes in procurement policies, systems and methodologies to improve or capture opportunities.

Areas of Expertise include:

Bidding
Multi-Site Expansion
Contract Negotiations/Administration
Vendor Management
Cost Reduction/Containment
Workflow Optimization
Purchase/Blanket Orders
Project Management
Coded Items and Quotes
Purchasing Processes and Standards
Productivity Improvement
Inventory and Material Management
Contract Terms Conditions

Purchasing Administration: Prepared bid packages, scopes of work and purchase orders conducted vendor inquiries and facilitated price negotiations developed option pricing catalogs and pricing agreements distributed notices to proceed prepared automated payment schedules established project pricing files maintained and monitored project budgets typed contracts for distribution and approval.
Office Management: Trained global personnel filing, mailing, phones and appointments
Vendor Relations: Actively managed interactions with vendors, ensuring mutual satisfaction with processes and win-win solutions to challenges.
Process Efficiency: Standardize processes, employing paperless forms and Web technology to reduce errors and delays significantly.
Contract Negotiation: Firmly represent the needs and goals of company management to negotiate the most favorable terms for contracts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior NPM Buyer Confidential

Issue Corporate Agreements for NPM Non Production Material
Negotiate contracts and terms
Work with the plants and suppliers on implementation of the corporate agreements
Work within the three systems to collect budget information

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cont'd

Project Assistant Confidential

Temporary Assignment worked with General Motors to re-write the construction terms and conditions
Work on project budgets and audits
Assisted with the Arlington Texas project budget

Negotiator Confidential

Manage the bid process for Request for Letters of Interest RLI and Request for Proposal RFP
Develop agenda's and scripts for meetings
Coordinate all meetings and documents
Prepare Agenda items for County Commissioners Meetings
Negotiate contracts once approved by the County Commissioners

Administrative Confidential

Manage all administration functions for manufacturer of mirror company.
Coordinate advertising, accounts, inventory and purchasing requirements
Provide pricing and quotes for prospective clients. Key clients include Allied Kitchen and Bath

Senior Buyer Confidential

Charged with all purchasing, coordination and receiving during construction for kitchen equipment for Las Vegas resort, with a budget of 14 Million.
Purchased IT software and hardware
Oversaw food purchases for three months in Miami Beach
Utilized the Timberline and Red Rock System for purchase orders.

Senior Buyer Confidential

Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
Maintained and reviewed computerized and manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance and inventories.
Evaluated and monitored contract performance to determine need for changes and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
Directed and coordinated workers' activities involving bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.

Successful Contributions:

Key role in successful execution of the following projects:
GM Lansing Delta Assembly Plant Budget 170 M Final Cost 155 M savings 8
GM Flint Engine Plant - Issued GMP for 52.8 M - Final GMP 49.4 Savings 6
Awarded Chairman's Honor for 3D Drawings
GM Oklahoma Tornado Recovery Awarded Chairman's Honor for outstanding performance
GM San Luis Potosi Assembly Plant - Issued GMP for 98.7 M Final GMP 86.3 Savings 12.5
GM Asia Pacific Headquarters

Implemented Guaranteed Maximum Price GMP contracts wherein GM set the contract price and the contractor had to build to that cost, using value engineering and other cost savings to achieve the price without compromising quality, safety or delivery.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Kiwanis of Wilton Manors
The Landings Residential Association
Horses for the Handicapped
Christ the Redeemer church organization

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