Jimmy X.

About Jimmy X.

I am a self motivated Procurement Professional with 15+ years of experience in building & training teams, project management, territory management, supplier & vendor relationship management, staffing, excelling in pricing & contracting negotiations and sales management. I have a proven track record of reliability and success and I have a drive to succeed at anything I put my mind to. I am a driven, determined individual who strives to continuously add value wherever I go and make an impact in my company. Teamwork makes the dream work and it is my passion to work with people who love what they do, so we may build a legacy worth remembering.

Experience

1. Senior Contract Analyst

   State Compensation Insurance Fund

   Sep 2022 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   I am responsible for finalizing contract negotiations with suppliers and securing products & services on time and under budget for my team while protecting the interests of State Compensation Insurance Fund. My major job duties entail:•Project management of contracts and relationships between our business partners in Information Technology, Human resources Real Estate Management and Suppliers.•Negotiating pricing opportunities with suppliers to find the best value for the company•Managing vendor relationships throughout the negotiation process•Negotiating contracts, terms and contract language• Creating & finalizing purchase orders for invoicing with our business partners• Balancing the accounting records for all purchasesAdditional Job Duties include:•Creating reports and contract evaluations for internal team members to evaluate risks and updates in the terms between suppliers and the State Fund.•Manage a caseload of multiple projects at once, while completing the projects under budget and within Service Level Agreement deadlines.•Manage the relationship between suppliers and internal team to contract completion.•Take on additional training opportunities to support management in mentoring newly hired analysts to the department.•Think tank member tasked with addressing department challenges and researching and providing feedback for increased efficiency and process improvements.

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Communication and Media Studies

  1999 — 2003