Kristin Steingraber
Procurement Manager @City of Naperville
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Manager @City of Naperville
Naperville, IL, US
Manages, directs and organizes all activities of the procurement division, including assignment of work activities and monitoring of workflow. · Provides policy advice to the City administration, assuring City procurement processes are in line with the Procurement Code. · Promotes collaborative procurement efforts to drive efficiency across departments and with other municipal entities. · Directs and participates in the analysis, review and award of all City bids and proposals in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures. · Prepares reports and communications related to procurement activities and trends in market place that could impact City procurements. · Assists departments in the usage of the Purchasing/Inventory system; Identifies ways to leverage technology to create efficiencies. · Builds and nurtures relationships with Business Partners including City Departments, External Vendors and Finance Department Peers. · Confers with departmental representatives to determine purchasing needs and specifications. Reviews and makes recommendations based on cost/benefit analyses of purchases. · Identifies and qualifies vendors and suppliers. Maintains contact with vendors and keeps informed of new products, market conditions and prices. Responsible for the follow-up on any contract non-performance issues with vendors. · Attends council meetings, as required, to explain bids, proposals, and waiver of bid recommendations. Attends resident group meetings for discussions related to procurement processes and city contracts. · Serves as City Champion to support environmentally-conscious purchases. · Recommends the transfer of materials, supplies and equipment to or between departments and manages the sale/trade of equipment that may become surplus, obsolete or unusable. · Recommends the revision of rules and regulations in the Purchasing Ordinances. Responsible for maintaining records to support City procurement processes and finalized contracts.
EDUCATION
Harper College
Marketing
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising
Northern Illinois University
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT KRISTIN STEINGRABER
My specific area of interest is retail business. I am motivated to strengthen consumer confidence in the retail industry by supplying customers with quality products they want and need at prices that provide a profitable return to the company. My short-term goals include developing my skills in other business disciplines which will allow me to take advantage of future business opportunities to perform as an exceptional manager, being technically competent while promoting employee morale and satisfaction in a positive, socially responsible business environment. Specialties: QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY A business professional with experience and expertise in aspects involving buying, purchasing, marketing, inventory control, vendor negotiations and trade shows.
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