Vriggitte Miranda
Glendenning,NSW
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with 15 years experience across the public and private sectors, with strong organisational skills and dedication to excellence. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
08.2023 - Current
- Partnered with stakeholders in the Human Services category to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives in Strategic Procurement & Finance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
Referendum Polling Official
Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Issued, managed and secured ballot papers in accordance with policy, procedure, and ballot paper principles
- Assisted voters from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and distribute translated resources where required.
Contracts Officer
Transport for NSW
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured the effective and efficient administration and management of contract administration process, including purchase order process, accounts payable, payment claims and other relevant systems for the Asset and Workplace Services contracts team.
Election Official
NSW Electoral Commission
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided assistance at the recent NSW State election on 25th March by issuing ordinary voting papers, crowd control, providing assistance to voters, guarding the ballot boxes, sorting and counting ballot papers after voting has closed, and assisted with packing up the voting centre.
Procurement Officer APS6
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported the end-to-end procurement process for the Finance and Corporate Services team.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
Procurement Services Officer
Sydney Water
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the processing, monitoring and managing procurement services administration accountabilities such as Ariba supplier onboarding process, Source to Contract (S2C) and Purchase to Pay (P2P) process.
Polling Official
Australian Election Company
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided assistance at the recent NSW State election on 25th March by issuing ordinary voting papers, crowd control, providing assistance to voters, guarding the ballot boxes, sorting and counting ballot papers after voting has closed, and assisted with packing up the voting centre.
Contract Support Officer - Asset Services
Sydney Water
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked within the Contract Operations team responsible for the management of Production maintenance contracts and the management of the Ventia Operational and Facilities Maintenance (OM/FM) contract.
Project Administrator
RFI Technology Solutions
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Coordinated with Project Managers, Design Engineers, internal departments, subcontractors and key accounts to ensure project deliverables meet requirements on time and on budget within the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) team.
Sales Support Coordinator - Commercial Solutions
Dexion Asia Pacific
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Established and maintained professional business templates for the national sales team
- Created and maintained a comprehensive image library of products, spec sheets, manuals, insurances and other documents as required by sales and key accounts.
Contracts & Tenders Administrator
Pirtek Fluid Systems Pty Ltd
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted the Contracts & Tenders Manager with the management, completion and delivery of PFS tenders/proposals/bids and related documentation to effectively maintain Pirtek's position in the market.
Buyer & Promotions Assistant (state office)
Metcash
11.2010 - 05.2012
- This role involved a variety of administrative and team-oriented functions as I assisted state buyers in promotional programs as well as performing key state merchandising duties that enhance the IGA brand's position in the FMCG market.
Assistant to National Buyer - Grocery/Non Food (Campbells Wholesale)
Metcash
01.2010 - 11.2010
- Assisted category buyer in various administration tasks by maintaining national promotion program system
- Managed retailer magazine activity by timely delivery of costing information from supplier to buyer and then to advertising department and log details into database.
Assistant to National Senior Buyer - Health & Beauty (national head office)
Metcash
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted category buyer in various administration tasks by maintaining national promotion program system
- Managed retailer magazine activity by timely delivery of costing information from supplier to buyer and then to advertising department and log details into database.
Member Services Officer
Engineers Australia
01.1997 - 10.1998
- Managed phone and over-the-counter queries from current and potential members.
Junior Customer Service/Reception
AOK Communications
01.1996 - 10.1997
- Provide excellence in sales and customer service to clients over the phone and shop walk-ins
- Manage day-to-day office operations assisting the Managing Director in various duties as required such as shop presentation and reception.
Education
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws -
University of New England (AU)
10.2028
Diploma, Business Studies -
Charles Sturt University
01.2017
HSC, Higher School Certificate -
OTEN
01.2007
Diploma in Personal Computer Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General -
Australian College of Journalism
01.1998
Certificate III, Information Technology -
TAFE NSW
01.1997
Skills
- Government Contract Administration
- HP TRIM Content Manager
- SAP S/4HANA, Netweaver, Ariba
- Objective Content Manager
- Microsoft Excel
- ARC Content Manager
- Business Process Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Category Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Performance Improvement
- Purchase Order Creation
- Writing and Verbal Communication
- Purchasing
- File Maintenance
- E-procurement Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Spend Analysis
Certification
- Supply Chain Foundations - LinkedIn
- Procurement and Sourcing - Rutgers University
- Principles of Project Management - Polytechnic West
- Innovation for Powerful Outcomes - Swinburne University of Technology
- CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the Construction industry - Eclipse Vale
- Implementing Supply Chain Management - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations: Procurement - LinkedIn
Volunteer
Fairfield City Library through Mission Australia
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 | English Conversation Teacher
- Taught newly arrived migrants how to speak and write everyday English using a variety of tools such as handouts, paper-based activities, role plays, questions and answers time.
Welfare Support Services Volunteer
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Dec 2023 - current
- Provide face-to-face support in an evacuation centre with people who are impacted by disaster such as flood and fire, in partnership with other government and non-government agencies such as the Red Cross, St John Ambulance, Anglicare, the Uniting Church's Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network, Transport NSW, Agriculture and Animal Services and NSW Health.
Additional Information
References:
Ranjeewa Munasinghe - EL1 Finance Director (NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission)
0403 028 090 ranjeewa.munasignhe@ndiscommission.gov.auLena Wright – Senior Manager, Contracts Transport for NSW 0403 954 731 lena.wright@transport.nsw.gov.au
Melissa Walbank – A/Senior Category Management, Manager Service Delivery
DCJ
0417 169 075
melissa.naylor@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Referendum Polling Official
Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Procurement Specialist
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
08.2023 - Current
Election Official
NSW Electoral Commission
03.2023 - 03.2023
Contracts Officer
Transport for NSW
09.2022 - 08.2023
Procurement Officer APS6
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
03.2022 - 11.2022
Polling Official
Australian Election Company
11.2021 - 11.2021
Procurement Services Officer
Sydney Water
01.2019 - 03.2022
Contract Support Officer - Asset Services
Sydney Water
12.2017 - 01.2019
Project Administrator
RFI Technology Solutions
03.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Support Coordinator - Commercial Solutions
Dexion Asia Pacific
05.2014 - 03.2017
Contracts & Tenders Administrator
Pirtek Fluid Systems Pty Ltd
06.2012 - 05.2014
Buyer & Promotions Assistant (state office)
Metcash
11.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant to National Buyer - Grocery/Non Food (Campbells Wholesale)
Metcash
01.2010 - 11.2010
Assistant to National Senior Buyer - Health & Beauty (national head office)
Metcash
02.2008 - 01.2010
Member Services Officer
Engineers Australia
01.1997 - 10.1998
Junior Customer Service/Reception
AOK Communications
01.1996 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws -
University of New England (AU)
Diploma, Business Studies -
Charles Sturt University
HSC, Higher School Certificate -
OTEN
Diploma in Personal Computer Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General -
Australian College of Journalism
Certificate III, Information Technology -
TAFE NSW
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