Kari Shaff
@karishaff
Results-oriented IT Procurement and Contracts Specialist with extensive experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented IT Procurement and Contracts Specialist with over 10 years of experience in sourcing technology products, services, and managing indirect spend categories. My expertise lies in negotiating favorable contracts, driving cost savings, and managing vendor relationships effectively. I have a proven track record of aligning procurement strategies with organizational objectives and financial goals, utilizing advanced CLM platforms like SAP Ariba, Coupa, and DocuSign to optimize procurement workflows.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led sourcing initiatives for various indirect spend categories, including IT hardware, software subscriptions, and professional services. My role as a Senior Sourcing & Contract Specialist at Worldpay involved negotiating and executing contracts that resulted in significant cost reductions while ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. I am passionate about developing sourcing playbooks and templates that streamline processes and enhance internal knowledge sharing, ultimately driving efficiency improvements across teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Sourcing & Contract Specialist
Worldpay
Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year)
Led Transitional Service Agreements and negotiated contracts for various categories, ensuring compliance and favorable terms. Collaborated with business units to align procurement needs with organizational goals, driving cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Senior Procurement and Contracts Analyst
Inovalon, Inc
May 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Negotiated IT contracts resulting in significant savings while managing complex sourcing processes. Led the transition to SAP Ariba and provided insights on IT spend and budget forecasting.
Purchaser IV
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Aug 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Managed state contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Led IT procurement projects and negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors.
Senior Buyer
TECO-Westinghouse Motors
Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 (8 months)
Managed vendor orders and invoicing, ensuring compliance with guidelines. Negotiated pricing and terms to optimize profit margins while improving procurement processes.
English Teacher
Primavera Online High School
Aug 2014 - May 2018 (3 years 9 months)
Specialized in teaching at-risk middle school students, developing customized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.
IT Purchasing Agent
AFS Technologies
Jun 2010 - May 2014 (3 years 11 months)
Developed sourcing strategies and managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Led troubleshooting efforts to improve asset tracking processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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