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Tima Wells

@timawells

I lead strategic sourcing and technology procurement that strengthens supplier performance, compliance, and purchasing efficiency.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic sourcing, technology procurement, supplier management, and procurement operations while improving compliance, cost effectiveness, and cross-functional purchasing workflows.

I've led strategic sourcing, technology procurement, and Source-to-Pay operations across government, healthcare, manufacturing, food distribution, and nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years.

At Ferguson and United Natural Foods, I manage procurement lifecycles, supplier relationships, purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, spend analysis, compliance, and procurement reporting. I use Oracle Fusion, SAP, and SAP Ariba to maintain accurate purchasing data and support uninterrupted operations.

At Louisiana Office of Technology Services, I supported statewide technology procurement for IT hardware, software, maintenance, and professional services while managing contracts, budgets, forecasts, and vendor negotiations. I also built purchasing foundations at Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and supported healthcare sourcing at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Specialist

Current

Ferguson

Sep 2025 - Present (1 year)

Manage procurement activities supporting multiple business units, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and supplier agreements. Develop supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and administer purchase orders using Oracle Fusion and SAP.

Oracle Fusion SAP Purchase Order Management Supplier Relationship Management Negotiation Compliance Invoice Reconciliation Process Improvement

Procurement Specialist

United Natural Foods (UNFI)

Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 (11 months)

Managed the complete Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle including supplier onboarding, purchase order management, invoice reconciliation, and vendor compliance. Conducted spend analysis and procurement reporting to identify cost-saving opportunities.

SAP Ariba Source To Pay Spend Analysis Supplier evaluation Market Research Pricing Analysis Procurement Reporting Compliance Audit

Procurement / Vendor & Provider Management

Louisiana Office of Technology Services (OTS)

Jun 2023 - May 2024 (11 months)

Managed procurement and strategic sourcing for IT hardware, software, and services. Conducted vendor negotiations and ensured compliance with Louisiana procurement laws.

Technology Procurement Strategic Sourcing vendor negotiation Contract Management Spend Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Compliance Purchase Order Management

Purchasing Coordinator

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years)

Collaborated with Directors to develop and implement the purchasing and sourcing function. Led implementation of a new purchasing system and managed procurement for government-funded federal programs.

Oracle Fusion SAP NetSuite AGI Excel Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Compliance Market Analysis Project Management

Procurement Professional

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOL)

Oct 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 3 months)

Managed procurement for multiple healthcare facilities, ensuring availability of medical supplies and equipment. Led sourcing initiatives and performed spend analysis and pricing reviews.

GHX Spend Analysis Contract Administration Supplier Negotiation Inventory Management Financial Forecasting Excel Compliance

Inventory Control Coordinator

R.O.I.

Aug 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years 2 months)

Coordinated inventory control operations supporting manufacturing and warehouse activities. Managed inventory reporting, cycle counts, and reconciliation.

Inventory Management Cycle Counts Reconciliations Reporting Audit Process Improvement