Jennifer Russell
@jenniferrussell
Experienced procurement and finance leader driving compliance, process improvements, and supplier value.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance and procurement professional with 15+ years of experience delivering compliance, cost savings, and cross-functional process improvements across public and private sectors.
I have led procurement operations, SOX compliance, system integrations, and team management while supporting GL realignments, PO audits, and multi-system implementations including NetSuite, SAP, Conga, Point Purchasing, and ORO.
I excel at contract review and negotiation, training and mentoring staff, designing controls and procedures, and partnering with business owners and stakeholders to streamline workflows and drive measurable operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager - Procurement Operations
Iovance Biotherapeutics
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Manage procurement operations and SOX compliance, lead access governance and system integrations across ORO, Point Purchasing, NetSuite, and Conga, and drive cross-functional process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
Business Analyst II, Finance
First-Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Performed contract management research and compliance audits, prepared executive Quarterly Business Review reports, and led RFQ/RFP processes to identify cost savings and contracting improvements during bank acquisitions.
Buyer II
MAPFRE Insurance
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 (7 months)
Served as primary vendor liaison managing vendor onboarding, contract redlines, SAP data entry, and RFP/RFQ facilitation while tracking savings and maintaining DocuSign and procurement records.
Accountant IV, Payroll & Finance
Massachusetts Department of State Police
Mar 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Managed technology and service contracts, audited copier and maintenance agreements, oversaw troop unit expenses and injured-in-line-of-duty payments, and coordinated travel and procurement for department leadership.
Accountant III, Administration & Finance
Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
Jun 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Managed Purchase of Service contracts, monthly fiscal reporting and reconciliations using MMARS, supported inventory and PM contracts across six locations, and supervised a regional fiscal team of seven.
Accountant I, Accounts Payable & Procurement
Worcester State University
Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 2 months)
Processed accounts payable and procurement transactions, maintained vendor records, and supported purchasing workflows to ensure timely payments and contract compliance.
Receiving Teller I
Worcester State University
Apr 2011 - Apr 2014 (3 years)
Handled student accounts receivable transactions and supported daily cash handling and account reconciliations for the student accounts office.
Teller Supervisor
Baystate Savings Bank
Nov 2007 - Apr 2011 (3 years 5 months)
Supervised teller operations, trained staff, and managed cash office balancing to ensure accurate daily transactions and regulatory compliance.
Customer Service Dept Head
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Jul 2004 - Nov 2007 (3 years 4 months)
Led customer service operations and cash office balancing, improving service delivery and ensuring accurate cash management across the store.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Quinsigamond Community College
Attended Quinsigamond Community College; specific degree and dates not provided.
Worcester State University
Attended Worcester State University; specific degree and dates not provided.
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