Angelina Vaughan
Kansas City
Summary
Procurement professional with proven track record in sourcing and supplier management. Known for strong analytical abilities and effective negotiation skills, driving cost-efficiency and quality improvements. Highly reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GSA Federal Contractor, Sr Procurement Specialist
Quality Innovation Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with various departments, including federal agencies, military, to align with overall business objectives. I also assisted contract officers with Tier 1 support for customers and companies with questions and their inquiries.
- Managed procurement procedures in line with regulations, negotiations, bidding modifications with interpersonal skills while demonstrating excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
- Assisted contract documents that comply with FAR stipulations, ensuring they include all required clauses and terms related to performance standards, deliverables.
- Served as an independent contributor, driving projects to completion while ensuring quality and alignment with goals.
- Navigated international regulatory requirements, including environmental, and governance laws, to safeguard ethical and compliant operations.
- Created and executed a unified global supply chain strategy that integrates procurement, logistics, materials management, and production planning.
- Supported internal stakeholders and category management by guiding sources. Address inquiries and escalations and liaise for complex sourcing activities, business decision-making, and individual professional development.
- Conducted a comprehensive market research analysis for price evaluation, incorporating scheduled sales queries into an Excel database system.
- Identified and evaluated potential new vendors that could add value to our operations and enhance our capabilities.
- Analyzed supply data to identify trends, inefficiencies and areas for improvement, leading to data-driven decision making.
- Spearheaded efforts to define and implement websites business goals and user standards.
- Oversaw third-party management, ensuring it aligns with our organizational goals and delivers optimal results.
- Developed sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and enhance cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced lead times and increased supplier performance metrics.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Leaders Communications Inc.
08.2009 - 10.2013
- Managed calendars for leaders and their teams, including scheduling and prioritizing complex internal and external meetings across time zones.
- Built strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a key point of contact with operational, program management, and administrative partners across the organization.
- Partnered with the Director and provided direct administrative support, including inbox organization and drafting correspondence.
- Maintained records, databases and confidential files with accuracy and discretion.
- Oversaw daily office operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient work environment.
- Filed contracted price list copies and electronic copies, also pulled schedule price list for vendors requesting to receive a copies.
- Handled customers requests for work in progress discrepancies including processing of inputting credit memos.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving information flow and collaboration across teams.
Education
Associates Degree -
Metropolitan Community College
05.2009
Skills
- Salesforce Administration User experience including Lighting components
- Proficient in SQL, IBM, AWS, Microsoft Office, Google Chrome
- Proven track record in sourcing and contracting with a wide range of vendors and service providers
- Qualified in Okta experience services to optimize the Customer accounts with Passwords
- Accomplished data analytics tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends
Accomplishments
Co-manage large-scale projects, and implementing innovative solutions that drive business growth. Strong analytical,
problem- solving, and communication skills, with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional- Dec 2024
Timeline
GSA Federal Contractor, Sr Procurement Specialist
Quality Innovation Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2024
Executive Administrative Assistant
Leaders Communications Inc.
08.2009 - 10.2013
Associates Degree -
Metropolitan Community College
Awards
Employee of the Month Aug 2023
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