Caitlin Prairie
Bury Saint Edmunds
Summary
Detail-oriented Buyer/Contract Specialist with extensive experience in procurement logistics, supply chain management, supply chain risk management, and contract administration. Adept at managing inventory, negotiating contracts, and executing post-award actions. Proficient in developing solicitation documents, evaluating bids, providing solutions within stringent time constraints, and providing strategic business guidance. Skilled in analyzing business trends and data, with an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality and Communications Assistant
Cambridge International Systems
02.2023 - Current
- Supported contract administration activities, including reviewing and processing documents, company policies and procedures, and correspondence
- Gathered, compiled, and analyzed data relevant to building essential internal Supply Chain Risk Management policies and procedures within Federal guidelines company-wide
- Provided detailed reports and correspondence to support supply chain, compliance, communications, travel, and security
- Oversaw office operations, including arranging meetings and spear-heading discussions regarding supply chain risk management, and compliance
- Management, assembly, and distribution of company-wide communications with support to external public relations publications
Buyer
NEWhere, Inc.
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed procurement processes, including developing solicitations and evaluating bids for a variety of services and commodities
- Receive, review, and analyze quotes and proposals from contractors/vendors.
- Negotiated terms, managed logistics, and executed post-award performance management actions and quality control standards
- Analyzed business and sales trends to optimize procurement strategies and contract execution, to include market research and price histories
- Collaborated with sales teams and vendors to ensure effective contract administration and performance
- Researched, developed, and presented procurement solutions/approaches to Team Leadership
Assistant Buyer
Princess Cruises
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed procurement and logistics for retail and merchandise assortment, including negotiating and confirming order details for global fleet of 18 ships within the organization
- Oversaw contract performance, from procurement through global delivery, ensuring compliance and specifications met
- Developed and analyzed procurement reports, contributing to improved contract management and execution
- Organizing and executing production meetings to ensure quality and specifications agreed upon within the negotiations for contract are ensured
Assistant Buyer
Fashion Nova
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Administered procurement processes, ,including purchase order management and vendor relations
- Analyzed business trends and reports to inform procurement decisions and improve contract performance
- Managed all aspects of contract execution, from initial purchase to delivery and quality control
- Adept in working with short and long-term deadlines to meet business goals for bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual results
Merchandising Intern/Team Leader
Cleveland Indians Baseball
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Supported merchandising operations, including visual merchandising and customer service
- Assisted with procurement and inventory management, gaining experience in contract-related tasks
- Analyzed consumer buying patterns to optimize merchandise placement, driving higher conversion rates instore.
- Monitored stock levels proactively to maintain optimal inventory levels at all times, preventing shortages or overstocking issues.
- Participated in regular store audits, identifying areas for improvement regarding visual presentation standards consistently meeting corporate expectations as a result.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2016
Skills
- Experience in pre-award and post-award contract actions, including procurement, solicitation, negotiating contract proposals, and performance management
- Administering negotiated contracts, production contracts, blanket purchase agreements, and bid solicitation
- Strong skills in contract negotiation, bid evaluation, management, contract performance monitoring, and compliance
- Expertise in managing procurement logistics, vendor relationships, and supply chain operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Fishbowl, and other relevant software
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on providing business advice and preparing professional correspondence
- Problem-solving, fact-finding, investigating, data entry, and documenting
- Interpreting contracting policies and regulations
- Marketing and advertising support
Timeline
Quality and Communications Assistant
Cambridge International Systems
02.2023 - Current
Buyer
NEWhere, Inc.
12.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Buyer
Princess Cruises
04.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Buyer
Fashion Nova
11.2017 - 03.2019
Merchandising Intern/Team Leader
Cleveland Indians Baseball
02.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
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