Director of Operations - Procurement
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Detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience in vendor management, purchasing, and supply chain logistics. Skilled in managing procurement processes, reviewing contracts, negotiating vendor agreements, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and industry standards. Adept at interpreting contract documents, reconciling invoices, managing submittals, and overseeing project close-out documentation. Bilingual in English and French/Creole.
I bring over a decade of experience leading procurement and operations across major universities, with expertise in supply chain management, vendor relations, and inventory optimization. Currently, I manage the full procurement lifecycle for 15 athletic programs at the University of Houston, overseeing requisitioning, inventory controls, and vendor negotiations to ensure cost-effective purchasing and compliance. Previously, I directed procurement for seven programs at UC Berkeley, where I improved stock control methods to reduce waste and increase supply availability, and earlier at the University of Cincinnati, I supervised procurement for 19 programs, led a $160K surplus recovery initiative, and strengthened vendor performance and ERP accuracy.
Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building strong supplier partnerships, driving efficiency, and delivering reliable solutions that keep teams equipped for success.
Florida State University — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain & Logistics – In Progress
