QUACHELLE COPELAND
Houston Metro Area ~ C: 720-354-7463 ~ E: Ritewearllc@gmail.com
Procurement Manager
DEVELOPED STRENGTHS IN:
Purchase Orders Fiscal Budget/Coding Innovative
Procurement Relationship Management Microsoft Office
Team Player Detail Oriented Database Management
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY:
Colorado Department of Health and Environmental Protection | Contracts Manager | January
2024 – August 2024
Preformed full range of financial, contractual, budgetary, and analysis services for the Division.
Purchasing Laboratory supplies, equipment, and machines (P-Card and PO).
Wrote and revised scopes of work (SOW) that accurately reflect program work plans, compiling and routing full
contract packages, providing consultation and guidance to program staff to ensure understanding and adherence to
federal and state requirements.
Assisting with the development of standards, guidance and tools to support SOW creation, collaborates with
Division’s compliance and fiscal units as well as program staff and departmental contracts and purchasing staff to
efficiently and effectively process contracts and purchase orders in a timely manner.
Made recommendations to the Division Managers to ensure complete and appropriate utilization of funds in
contracts.
Created and maintained tracking spreadsheets, created and performed entry into databases, draft correspondence,
maintain electronic files, and serve as a Contract and Purchasing division specialist.
Responsible to train other staff on division contracts and purchasing policies and procedures.
ZAP Engineering and Construction | Buyer | 6/2023 – January 2024
Lead procurement efforts for major pipeline and facility projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of
goods, materials, and services required for project execution.
Wrote and revised scope of work to reflect project work plans, collaborate with Engineers, and Project Managers.
Created and maintained equipment and instrumentation tracking spreadsheets, sent contracts and purchase orders to
vendors.
Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, terms, and
conditions.
Monitored project budgets and costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and process
improvements in the procurement function.
Identify and mitigate potential procurement risks, such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and quality
issues, through effective risk assessment and proactive management strategies.
Trained other staff on contract changes and department purchasing policies and procedures.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and stay up to date
with industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies.
Prepare regular reports and updates on procurement activities, providing insights to management and stakeholders
on project status, cost variances, and risk assessments.
Danone North America | Regional Buyer|12/2022- 3/23 (Contractor)
Human Resource (HR) Services: Benefits, Temp Labor, Recruitment, Relocation; Financial, Legal and Consulting
Real Estate: Office and Warehouse Leases; Courier & Office Services
Analyze current needs, practices in place, and market conditions, working in collaboration with departments
Conduct market studies to identify new suppliers / opportunities and develop a robust supplier base
Collaborate and partner with internal stakeholders to evolve managed categories
Define, align & execute category sourcing strategies for 2021 and beyond, using the Danone procurement
Identify innovative opportunities that support the procurement team’s People, Purpose & Profit agenda
Support growth and change through identification and implementation of adapted partnerships with identified
suppliers, to improve both service level and cost control through supplier relationship management (SRM) tools
Manage spend portfolio & productivity by identifying and realizing cost savings opportunities, creative insourcing
models, and tail spend management
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and leading business reviews
Ball Aerospace | Category Specialist| Buyer|8/15/2022- 11/22/22 (Contractor)
Provided an understanding of BATC proposal process related to Bill of Material (BOM) pricing
Financial Systems Analyst responsible for assisting the Director of Financial Systems in managing the overall
performance and delivery of cross- functional projects; enhancements and provide end user support
Reviewed all quotes entered for accuracy and validity through the requested date and populate the Pricing
Software; Become an expert/professional in quote review/comprehension
Reviewed Bill of Materials top 80% cost drivers for accuracy
Knowledge of Department of Defense contract
Brown Strauss | Operations| Buyer|10/2018- 8/10/2022
Processed purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and policies
Communicated with vendors for purchase orders, enter order in ERP system and communicate with buyer and
vendor ETA or shipment details
Resolve any issues and communicate solution-based answer to ensure great transportation of product
Entered data into proprietary procurement and inventory management system
Provided routine administrative support for purchase orders 1million in cost bill of lad
Provided solicitation management and guidance for development of solicitations including specifications,
deliverables, managing documented quotes, invitations for bid, and request for proposals
Assists the unit, divisions, and department with projects and special assignments on an as-needed basis.
Negotiated quote and invoices price for buying beam, pipe, and merchant
Communicated regularly with purchasing agents, sales personnel, and vendors
Completed purchase order revisions, changes, and close outs as requested for high volume data
Reconciliation expense report for department purchases
HR Generalist | TGS MANAGEMENT | 06/2016 – 01/2018
Selected and interviewed prospective employees
Posted job openings through the applicant tracking system initiating offer letter and closed requisitions
Familiar with E-Verify utilized for I-9 processing
Prepared new hire packets and reviewed with candidates for new hire orientation
Initiated visa renewals send correspondence for completion, submitted paperwork to United States
Immigration
Collaborated with human resource department to ensure employees MED licenses were updated
Attended weekly department meetings presented ideas and strategized with colleagues for future
planning goals and department projects
Assisted with bi-weekly payroll task, employee changes, pay increase, and verify time sheets
Recruiter | Health and Human Services | 04/2010 -6/2017
Lead and executed full-cycle recruitment and selection strategies for internship vacancies across a
variety of industries in alignment with workforce priorities and goals, and the City’s commitment to
equity, diversity and inclusion
Act as a strategic partner in developing talent pipelines with hiring managers and teams for future entry
level talent pools, consults on early talent best practices in recruitment and hiring
Coached Managers on equitable practices and inclusion throughout the recruiting process to develop
diverse candidate pools and future workforce.
Planed attend and execute campus events to include career fairs, networking events, and other campus programs to
maintain an active campus brand, cultivate sourcing opportunities, and build relationships
Supported developing and maintaining campus relationships, contacts, and networks
Assisted with innovating our marketing and communication materials to attract candidates and promote
opportunities to campus partners and internal clients, collaborate with marketing and communications to execute
strategies
Developed and maintain accurate reports and recordkeeping as needed
Assisted in campus relations team policy and process analysis and improvement
Aided in creating and maintaining campus learning and development programming and materials to create an
excellent early talent experience
Educated internal and external applicants on job opportunities, resumes, and interview etiquette, respond to
candidate questions, complaints, and appeals.
Successfully navigate and manage multiple priorities across requisitions to ensure strong operations and client
service
Ensured compliance throughout all phases of recruitment and selection to comply with applicable regulations and
City policies
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts: Social Work Texas Southern University
Master of Public Administration: HR and Supply Chain Management Texas Southern University
SOFTWARE:
Experienced with SAP and Internal EAP Software.
Familiar with Agile methodologies and tools like SAP, Hyperion and Microsoft Office
Familiar with Info, People Soft, Shared Drives, Microsoft, Google.
Microsoft Office, and Excel, SQL, R, and PowerBI.
