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Kara Mitchell

@kmitchcontracts

Contract Manager and procurement/compliance leader managing multimillion-dollar contract portfolios and audit-ready vendor governance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to own contract lifecycle management and procurement/compliance leadership—running audit-ready governance, improving vendor performance, and using contract automation to reduce risk and penalties.

I manage contract lifecycles, procurement, and compliance programs across construction and real estate, with recent work at CFS Roofing Services as a Senior Contracts Manager. I managed a $70M bond and contract portfolio, resolved compliance issues that saved over $9M in potential losses and penalties, and integrated automation tools for milestone tracking and audit documentation.

Before that, I handled procurement contracting and vendor sourcing at Venture Homes Realty, building audit-ready contract checklists that reduced compliance gaps by 30%. Earlier roles also included financial forecasting, vendor billing, and procurement process streamlining, including reducing expenses by 13% through cost-control initiatives and vendor relationships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Purchasing Coordinator

Current

Venture Homes Realty

Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Oversaw procurement contracts and vendor sourcing for commercial and residential developments. Developed audit-ready contract checklists, reducing compliance gaps by 30%.

Procurement Sourcing Contract Management Compliance

Senior Contracts Manager

CFS Roofing Services

Mar 2022 - Jun 2026 (4 years 3 months)

Managed a $70M bond and contract portfolio, ensuring compliance, renewals, and vendor performance. Resolved compliance issues, saving over $9M in potential losses and penalties.

Contract Lifecycle Management Compliance Vendor Management Team Leadership Automation Tools

Sales Lead

Magnolia Landing Golf Club

Oct 2016 - Sep 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Managed contract renewals and client relationships, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate through improved processes.

Contract Renewal Client Relationship Management Process Improvement

Financial Manager

Brinker Brown Fastener & Supply

Apr 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 5 months)

Directed financial forecasting and vendor billing, improving control systems and audit accuracy by 40%. Coordinated with leadership to identify cost-saving procurement strategies.

Financial Forecasting Vendor Bills Accuracy Procurement Strategy

Additional Experience & Roles

Various Employers

Jun 2004 - May 2014 (9 years 11 months)

Oversaw high-volume operations, optimizing scheduling, inventory control, cash management, and operational compliance. Directed hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for multi-role teams.

Operations Management Inventory Control Cash Management Compliance Team Management Procurement Vendor Relations