Nikki Adkins
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic procurement leader with extensive experience at the Department of Justice, excelling in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts and driving process improvements, resulting in significant cost savings. Adept at team leadership and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Procurement
Department of Justice
01.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of digital tools and automation.
- Oversaw contract administration activities, including drafting agreements, negotiating terms, managing renewals, and addressing disputes or discrepancies as needed.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
- Implemented category management strategies to optimize purchasing decisions across various product lines and business units.
- Improved inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing reorder points for critical items.
- Ensured compliance with internal and external procurement policies and regulations, minimizing legal risks and maintaining government reputation.
- Collaborated with product development teams to source innovative materials that met technical specifications and cost targets.
- Led negotiation of long-term contracts with strategic suppliers, securing stable supply chains and price advantages.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Developed risk management strategies for procurement function, ensuring business continuity and resilience against supply chain disruptions.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contract terms and service level agreements.
Contract Specialist
Department of Justice
11.2006 - 01.2015
- Negotiated and drafted complex contracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Reviewed procurement requests for adherence to budgetary constraints and legal standards.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on contract policies and best practices.
- Developed templates and guidelines to enhance efficiency in contract preparation.
- Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
- Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor ongoing contract performance, enabling proactive identification of potential issues.
- Managed high-value contracts portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated productive negotiations between parties by acting as a mediator during disputes resolutions sessions.
- Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing contract management policies, procedures, and templates.
- Created and prepared specific contracts to present to senior management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies that met business objectives.
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments.
- Increased operational efficiency through regular audits of existing contracts, identifying opportunities for renegotiation or termination when necessary.
- Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
- Oversaw contracts for over twelve different departments using both manual and automated strategies.
- Led contract writing system upgrades achieving beneficial contract terms.
- Managed over 250 plus contracts with various periods of performance valued at $780M and led 13 Energy Savings projects successfully across the U.S. at various federal prisons totaling $2B.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
Myrtle Beach, SC05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2002
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- E-procurement systems
- Category management
- Vendor acquisition
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement expertise
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of twenty employees in the development of the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) for Finance & Procurement use across the Department of Justice.
- Supervised a team of 35 staff members in positions across the U.S.
Certification
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting, Federal Acquisition Institute - 2007 to Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief of Procurement
Department of Justice
01.2015 - Current
Contract Specialist
Department of Justice
11.2006 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina
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