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Melanie Sombke

@melaniesombke

I build scalable IT procurement operations, supplier workflows, and SaaS licensing processes.

Germany
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I've built and led the procurement function at PCA Technology Solutions, creating scalable purchasing workflows, inventory controls, supplier management, and procure-to-pay processes from the ground up.

I redesigned procurement policies and quoting systems to improve efficiency and compliance by 85%, while optimizing purchasing, inventory planning, and demand forecasting to improve profit margins by 60%. I also developed procurement solutions for Sell CPQ, completing implementation in one month rather than the projected several months.

Before procurement, I managed cross-functional projects and daily operations at PCA Technology Solutions, directing schedules and priorities for more than 10 engineers and customers. I led a team of five engineers and introduced project-management processes that improved documentation accuracy by 50%.

I'm comfortable partnering with Finance, Sales, and Operations, negotiating vendor agreements, administering Microsoft CSP licensing and SaaS subscriptions, and finding AI automation opportunities that reduce manual effort.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PS

Executive Assistant

PCA Technology Solutions

Nov 2002 - Jan 2010 (7 years 2 months)

Served as the primary liaison between executives, Finance, operations, and customers to improve cross-functional communication. Coordinated meetings for C-suite and planned up to 12 internal and customer events annually.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Microsoft logoMI

Microsoft

Certificate, Microsoft 365

2023 - 2023

Completed the MS-900 Microsoft 365 Certificate, demonstrating foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365 services.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock logoUR

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication Disorders & Technical Writing

2011 - 2014

Grade: 3.8 GPA

Graduated with honors, achieving a 3.8 GPA out of 4.0. Focused on Speech Communication Disorders and Technical Writing.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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