Jamie Searles
Highlands Ranch
Summary
Dynamic Procurement Coordinator with a proven track record at Tendit Group, adept at strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Successfully streamlined procurement processes, achieving 32% cost savings while enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator and collaborator, skilled in Oracle and project management, driving impactful results across diverse teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Coordinator
Tendit Group
Denver
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Develop and execute procurement Standard Operating Procedure for 12 divisions spanning 3 states.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements.
- Coordinated procurement activities to streamline supply chain processes.
- Prepared purchase orders and tracked order status for accuracy and efficiency.
- Analyzed supplier performance data to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Creation of procurement policies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Conducted market research to support informed purchasing decisions and strategies.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and processed payments in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders on special projects such as strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Provided support during contract negotiations with suppliers regarding terms, conditions, pricing, payment schedules.
- Performed research to identify potential suppliers that offer quality products at competitive prices.
- Coordinated with other departments on project-specific purchasing needs.
- Prepared requests for proposals for goods or services required by the organization.
- Implemented process improvements designed to streamline procurement operations.
- Maintained vendor relationships by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any issues or discrepancies quickly.
- Researched industry trends and monitored competitor activities related to purchasing strategies.
- Developed detailed reports on procurement activities including budget tracking, spending analysis.
- Created purchase orders, tracked shipments and ensured timely delivery of goods.
FF&E / OS&E Procurement Coordinator
Dahlgren Duck & Associates, LLC
Greenwood Village
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Ensured procure to pay procedures.
- Monitored vendor performance metrics such as on-time delivery rate and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members regarding procurement procedures.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in the procurement process.
- Advised management on best practices related to supply chain management.
- Served as the main point of contact between vendors and internal teams throughout the negotiation process.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting incoming shipments against purchase orders prior to acceptance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline procurement processes, resulting in cost savings of 32%.
- Assisted in the development of long-term sourcing strategies that resulted in improved supplier performance.
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate pricing and payment terms for products and services.
- Collaborated with clients and design/sales team to define requirements for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and other related documents.
Interior Design Assistant & Event Producer
MF INC.
Edwards
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Evaluated contract bids from vendors according to price, quality, availability, reliability, technical support, warranty provisions.
- Created and managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Performed regular audits of purchasing activities to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Utilized data analysis techniques such as trend spotting and forecasting when making purchasing decisions.
- Analyzed current inventory levels to determine need for additional purchases.
- Conducted research on potential suppliers to identify new opportunities for cost savings.
- Provided procurement data and analysis to support informed budget planning and resource allocation.
- Compared prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine best bid among potential suppliers.
- Prepared, maintained and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services according to contractual agreements.
- Located suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and internet and interview them gathered information about products to be ordered.
- Responded to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, and cancellations.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
- Contacted suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed, or late deliveries, and other problems.
- Monitored in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes.
- Compared suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
- Trained and supervised subordinates and other staff.
- Managed and maintained client and project files, in organized and systematic manner.
- Developed plans, specifications, cost estimates and prepared final bid packages for clients, for home accessorizing, event planning, styling and redesigns.
- Maintained designs team travel, expense and scheduling needs, such as booking and billing.
- Effectively demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills with client and project based solutions.
- Performed on-site installations for local and nonlocal design projects; coordinating inspections, product delivery, contractor installations and client meetings.
Family Readiness Group Leader/ Charlie Co/ US Army
299th BSB Family Readiness Group
Fort Riley
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Provided daily and weekly reports on status of design activities to ensure forward movement within project management.
- Utilized proactive problem solving approach to anticipate and resolve potential issues.
- Traveled to quarterly Design Markets for companies merchandising needs. Purchasing product for specific clients and mass retail needs.
- Managed and maintained all floral design needs of company, leading and focusing on client weddings and corporate event planning.
- Executed overall design concept, installation, purchasing, billing of clients residence and businesses floral events.
- Coordinated clients, attending progress meetings and producing reports on progress.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to design team, in order, to effectively utilize resources and complete a defined project within defined timeline.
- Participated in meetings with clients, architects, consultants and contractors.
- Assisted members and potential members with benefit inquiries.
- Maintained good organizational skills through time management, setting priorities and accurate paperwork.
- Maintained good rapport and timely communication with outside contacts.
- Developed strategies to eliminate gaps in service while improving efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed warehouse duties such as picking, packing & ticketing of merchandise.
- Provided leadership for FRG committee and 299th BSB Charlie Company families for the Family Readiness Group Volunteer Program.
- Facilitated, produced and lead bimonthly meetings between Post unit commanders and battalion families; briefing referral services and program guidance to meet military family needs.
- Spearheaded, fundraised and event planned family morale events, such as; Post Apple Days Carnival, Trunk or Treat, Battalion Balls, Retirement Ceremonies, School Drives, Photo Shoots, Holiday Meal Drives and other deployment readiness events.
- Maintained roster of assigned volunteers for ensuring effective, direct line of communication for deployment readiness.
- Trained and recruited new FRG volunteers and welcomed new families move ins to ensure fluid and positive transitions.
- Prepared written reports, quarterly, to update the battalion leadership and fellow company FRG leaders.
- Networked with Post installation and community agencies for morale building events and solicited donations on causes for military family support.
- Interacted regularly with battalion leadership and Post leadership, in reference to family support matters and family deployment readiness, ensuring leadership was well informed on status of ongoing family matters and programs.
- Provided resource support to the command and served as the first of contact for battalion related matters and family morale events.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Occupational Therapy
National American University
Centennial, CO12.2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Fashion Merchandising/Marketing
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio07.2005
Skills
- Oracle and NetSuite expertise
- Design management
- Sage proficiency
- MS Office Suite skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal abilities
- Executive team collaboration
- Budget management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain oversight
- Project management
- Purchasing processes
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory control
- Demand planning
- Contract management
- Vendor sourcing
- Bid process oversight
- Strategic sourcing
References
- Nicole Makinster, Purchasing Manager, Dahlgren Duck & Associates, LLC, (720) 987-0880, nmakinster@dahlgrenduck.com
- Breean Hail, Operations Manager & Accountant, Dahlgren Duck & Associates, LLC, (720) 357-0475, bhail@dahlgrenduck.com
- Djeffery Daphnis, Project Engineer Manager, Lockheed Martin, (720) 517-7135, Djeffery.daphnis@lmco.com
- Catherine Branden, CFO & Lead Designer, MF, Inc., (970) 390-2883, cathi@mfincdesigns.com
Timeline
Procurement Coordinator
Tendit Group
04.2025 - 07.2025
FF&E / OS&E Procurement Coordinator
Dahlgren Duck & Associates, LLC
07.2021 - 08.2024
Interior Design Assistant & Event Producer
MF INC.
06.2017 - 06.2021
Family Readiness Group Leader/ Charlie Co/ US Army
299th BSB Family Readiness Group
01.2013 - 08.2016
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Occupational Therapy
National American University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Fashion Merchandising/Marketing
University of the Incarnate Word