Sophia Choi
State Purchasing Officer
Chatham
Summary
Experienced professional with global experience in private and public sectors. Skilled in negotiating price, handling logistics, and supply chain management. Meticulous attention to compliance and accuracy, with a proactive approach to consulting for internal clients. Highly organized and dependable, excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Committed to upholding company mission statement and policies. Utilizes proven methods and advanced technology to streamline operations and boost productivity. Dedicated to enhancing vendor relations through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
State Purchasing Officer
Chief Procurement Office - General Service
06.2023 - Current
- Grant and deny approval at various stages of the procurement process, and review and analyze procurement activities.
- Make and implement recommendations for process improvements, initiating procurement planning and development activities.
- Conduct or assist with the routine procurement activities of the agencies such as identification of need and procurement method, drafting of specification, evaluation, award, contracting and documentation.
- Maintains effective communication between agency contact person to help ensure that agency procurement personnel are aware of and are following the procurement process.
- Institute necessary training to further the understanding of the procurement process and for staff development.
- Provided timely responses to agency requests to ensure our department does not contribute to delays in the procurement process.
- Promote the use of State contracts for the local government units.
- Oversee and maintain the list of nationwide cooperative solicitations involving the State of Illinois.
Procurement Specialist
Executive Ethics Commission - CPOGS
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted SPO with reviewing BidBuy prior to approval in various stages and prepared BIOS Letters after reviewing related documents on daily basis.
- Attended RFI Openings, performed responsiveness reviews and prepared SPO Determination of Qualifying Responses forms.
- Assisted in transitioning documents into electronic copies by organizing files and records.
- Utilize electronic mail software applications and MS office to generate documents and reports.
Overseas Sales and Marketing Assistant Manager
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Supervised and maintained the United States of America's account for laptops by participating in deciding specifications for various buyers and preparing for buyer meetings.
- Collaborated with Samsung's US sales headquarters in NJ and formulated S&OP to ensure fluid delivery of goods by performing weekly conference call with S2 in subsidiary.
Procurement Buyer
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
02.2006 - 05.2011
- Negotiated price, streamlined, and maintained up to 43 global suppliers including US, China, Taiwan, and Europe for printer PBA parts.
- Worked closely with supply chain management team for expedited delivery, and engineering department for approval of new parts.
- Managed ~US$10M/yr with annual cost reduction ranging from 5~7% solely from price negotiation.
- Monitored LME price for Copper and Nickel to manage price change during 2007-2008. Established contract conditions with suppliers and reviewed for application of new price every 3 months.
- Investigated, audited and recommended potential vendors from global sourcing fairs (ex. China Electronics Fair, Global sourcing Fair).
Education
Bachelor of Science - International, Resource And Consumer Economy
University of Illinois At Urbana And Champaign
08.2000 - 2005.05
Skills
Contract Review
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Pricing Analysis/Strategies
Material Sourcing
Vendor Relations
Effective Communication
MS Office
Deadline Management
Certification
Certified Professional in Supply Management
Timeline
State Purchasing Officer
Chief Procurement Office - General Service
06.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Executive Ethics Commission - CPOGS
12.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Professional in Supply Management
07-2013
Overseas Sales and Marketing Assistant Manager
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
06.2011 - 03.2012
Procurement Buyer
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
02.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - International, Resource And Consumer Economy
University of Illinois At Urbana And Champaign
08.2000 - 2005.05
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