Mattea Austin

• Directed strategic planning efforts that enabled the organization to achieve its short-term goals while positioning itself for long-term success
• Provided leadership in developing corporate vision, mission, values, and culture
• Developed growth plans by identifying key savings and process targets, Procurement was a new cross-functional team implemented when I started in Aug 2022
• Directed the planning and execution of new projects, savings targets, and hiring structure of the Procurement department
• Oversaw the development of long-term goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and P2P systems
• Led cross-functional initiatives to drive increased customer satisfaction and loyalty internally and externally
• Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
• Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
• Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders by providing regular updates on progress towards company objectives
• Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Identified areas of improvement within various departments through detailed analysis of current practices
• Developed training programs that enabled employees to reach their full potential as individuals and teams
• Managed a team of senior executives across multiple departments to ensure organizational objectives were met in a timely manner
• Mentored the team to foster an inclusive culture where personnel can achieve their goals

• Addressed foundational process refinements for supplier accounts resulting in strengthened supplier partnerships, improved payment terms, and improved pricing
• Skillfully negotiated and executed supplier contracts to optimize quality and cost for regional spend categories
• Led and developed a team of 11 Procurement professionals, successfully achieving annual savings targets and improving working capital, contributing to an increase in company cash flow
• Led and developed the vendor management team of 5, overhauling the vendor management process in conjunction with the Accounts Payable team
• Led and developed the Office Services team of 6 across both the Toronto and Raleigh head offices
• Coordinated across Areas/Regions to optimize invoice processing and enhance PO utilization, resulting in reduced processing time, increased PO compliance, significant improvement in cost control
• Utilized data analysis techniques to identify trends in supply chain performance, such as pricing, quality, delivery times and other metrics
• Managed vendor relationships by providing guidance on pricing, product selection, and technical specifications
• Performed regular audits of existing contracts to ensure accuracy in pricing structures and terms of service agreement
• Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term plans for meeting organizational objectives related to procurement
• Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to assess the needs of the organization and develop appropriate procurement strategies
• Implemented procedures for ensuring timely payment of invoices from vendors and suppliers
• Developed and implemented strategic sourcing plans, identifying and securing optimal suppliers at competitive prices
• Established clear performance expectations and provided ongoing feedback for team members' growth

• Working with external Procurement Consultants to Save $13 million in Operational Spend and $9 million in Capital Spend across GFL divisions for 2019-2020
• Responsible for developing and Implementing new procurement strategies to optimize the supply chain and ensure compliance to achieve further savings
• Compose reports such as recommendation reports; Savings tracking, contract change authorization reports and Board reports, as required
• Created detailed reports outlining progress of ongoing projects as well as future plans
• Recommended supplier strategies on annual supply contracts resulting in cost-savings on key commodity annual contracts
• Prepared and Reviewed Requests for Quotation, Tenders and Pre-Qualifications
• Liaison between suppliers and business units to ensure scope of work, specifications of materials/products, pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery schedules are outlined and confirmed
• Working with Project Managers up to department Vice Presidents on job start up meetings and vendor reviews
• Provide recommendations to Senior Management with regards to pricing volatility, supply concerns, and all other procurement interests
• Overseeing and Coordinating a team of 5 who were responsible for all aspects of tender processes, analysis of bid documents and recommendations across all Infrastructure divisions

• Implemented monthly reporting to management team for the Infrastructure division
• Negotiated new vendor contracts resulting in cost savings on high-cost spend categories
• Organized regular meetings between stakeholders involved in the procurement process to review progress
• Maintained updated records of purchased items, delivery information, invoices, and other documents related to procurement activities
• Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory standards throughout the procurement process
• Collaborated closely with finance team members on budgeting processes related to procurement activities
• Provided training and guidance on best practices in purchasing methods and techniques as needed
• Drafted reports detailing findings from supplier visits or evaluations of current sourcing arrangements
• Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials in line with production requirements
• Evaluated bids from multiple suppliers for quality assurance purposes before making purchase decisions
• Identified gaps in existing supply chains and developed solutions to address them effectively
• Developed and implemented successful procurement strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Created and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices
• Developed vendor performance metrics and monitored supplier performance against agreed-upon criteria
• Analyzed market trends to identify potential new vendors and negotiate better terms with existing ones

• Advised senior leadership on long-term financial planning initiatives that would result in reduced operational expenses over time
• Implemented procedures for tracking changes in scope or timeline that impacted budget allocations across various departments within the organization
• Established and maintained cost control systems for multiple projects, ensuring accuracy of all financial information
• Tracked cost data on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company policy and budget requirements
• Managed accounts payable process including coding invoices according to proper GL accounts and verifying purchase orders were received from vendors before payment was issued
• Conducted detailed analysis of vendor contracts to determine potential savings opportunities
• Provided guidance on purchasing decisions based on budgetary constraints, industry trends, and customer needs
• Performed internal audits of cost data regularly to verify accuracy of information reported by team members
• Maintained up-to-date records of all project costs related documents such as receipts, invoices, purchase orders
• Prepared detailed reports on project budgets, expenditures, and status updates for management review

Focused on end-to-end supply chain management including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.

Courses covered fundamental accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial reporting.

General high school curriculum with a focus on mathematics and business studies.