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Actively seeking a position as a Project Buyer where I can utilize my experience in procurement and negotiating abilities.

PROJECT BUYER @ Prepared bidders list, assembled and issued request for proposals, prepared commercial bid analysis and distributed to project team for review. Assisted in the selection of goods for purchase through department online system. Bid conditioning and negotiations with selected supplier to determine best cost savings. Placed purchase orders and subsequent change orders to client. Worked with engineering/project management staff to make sure that procurement activities corresponded to current project needs. Ensured that procurement activities remained in line with client expectations and requirements. Prepared monthly and weekly recap reports for the department, project team, and client. • Junior Buyer, -$140+ Million Domestic Project; Sales Negotiations Resulting in $800K Client Savings • Senior Buyer, -$160+ Million Domestic Project, Sales Negotiations Resulting in $100K Client Savings From June 2011 to September 2015 (4 years 4 months) Greenville, South Carolina AreaMATERIALS EXPEDITOR/ PROJECT BUYER @ Responsible for processing all submittals as listed in the contract and purchase order specifications to meet the approved construction schedule utilizing Procore Construction Software system. Responsible for expediting, and distribution of supplies and materials. Coordinate shipment activities with designated personnel or vendors and locate suppliers to discuss shipment information. Handle all documentation related to scheduling, transportation and production. Keep daily tracking system of functional activities. Organize and keep good filing system as contractors, architects, or even the owner will request copies of various submittals at times. From June 2009 to June 2011 (2 years 1 month) Simpsonville, SCOFFICE/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER @ Assisted new hires with issues related to compensation, organization development, wellness, benefits, communication, administration and training. Plan employee orientation; implement policy guidelines and documentation to all new hires. Train and administer employees on compensation, benefits, safety, welfare, wellness and health. Responsible for the smooth operation of the day-to-day business of the company. Work closely with the company owners to meet staffing, equipment and organizational needs and supplies to run the office smoothly. From November 2008 to June 2010 (1 year 8 months) Simpsonville,SCSOURCING COORDINATOR; MATERIALS EXPEDITOR; DOCUMENT CONTROL ADMINISTRATION @ SOURCING COORDINATOR JULY 2002 – NOVEMBER 2008 Determine appropriate contractors for scope of work. Travel to off-site locations to reserve hotel and convention center facilities for the planning and preparation of large Town Hall Meetings to commence interaction between contractors and subcontractors. Provide principal support to management team in the effective administration of the prime contract between the company and the customer. Coordinate and prepare bid list for Department leads to initiate contractors for potential bidding on comprehensive projects utilizing and maintaining our supplier database. Duties include: event planning, scheduling, sourcing, bid list preparation, evaluation, award, and order formation. • -$300+ Million Domestic Project. MATERIALS EXPEDITOR Responsible for processing all submittals as listed in the contract and purchase order specifications to meet the approved construction schedule utilizing Procore Construction Software system. Responsible for expediting, and distribution of supplies and materials. Coordinate shipment activities with designated personnel or vendors and locate suppliers to discuss shipment information. Handle all documentation related to scheduling, transportation and production. Keep daily tracking system of functional activities. Organize and keep good filing system as contractors, architects, or even the owner will request copies of various submittals at times. DOCUMENT CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR Maintain files, produce documents using computer software, input specifications, assist in the preparation of proposals and design documents. Review change accounting activity to ensure compliance with contract requirements and configuration of management policies. Review and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality and support. Work with little direction, while performing as part of a support team. From July 2002 to November 2008 (6 years 5 months) Greenville, South Carolina AreaOFFICE MANAGER @ Arranged and typed a variety of material including technical reports, letters, memoranda, statistical data, and other office correspondence. Composed and typed detailed correspondence and invoices for supervisors' approval. Typed and distributed periodic reports. Coordinated travel arrangements for supervisor and staff members. Responded to routine telephone requests and referred calls and visitors to appropriate staff. Reviewed mail and assured timely staff response. Sets up and maintained files. Assumed administrative duties of supervisor to enhance office efficiency. From July 1997 to February 2002 (4 years 8 months) Greater New Orleans Area

Phillips Junior College Kim Guillory is skilled in: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Project Control, EPC, Contract Management, Petrochemical, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Materials Management, Contract Negotiation, Construction, Cost Control, Piping