1. Emily Bailey
785-213-6166 | Topeka, Kansas | baileyemily@hotmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/baileyemily1
PROFILE
Procurement professional with 11 years of experience in request for proposals, compliance regulations, and
product research. Possesses solid career progression and has received several promotions. Demonstrates a
keen ability to communicate effectively between agencies and foster employee relations. Seeking career
advancement in the procurement field for mutual growth and success.
ü Research Analysis
ü Networking
ü Cost Reduction
ü Risk Mitigation
ü Leadership
ü Contract Amendments
ü Budgetary Control
ü Grant Development
ü Compliance & Contract
Regulations
ü Conflict Resolution
ü RFP, RFQ, & IFB
Processes
ü Sourcing & Negotiations
ü System Implementation
ü ServiceNow
ü Oracle PeopleSoft
EXPERIENCE
Westar Energy | Topeka, KS
IT Procurement Analyst - Technology Services 10/14 – Present
• In charge of vendor and product research, evaluating supplier information and bids
• Facilitated and conducted 3 Request for Proposals (RFP) with an average value of 25M
• Develop supplier relationships and lead monthly/quarterly performance meetings with strategic vendors
• Regularly apply sourcing and negotiation industry best practices
• Develops and tracks metrics to aid in producing cost savings
• Execute and track the acquisition of IT hardware and software
• Implemented systems and procedures to control costs, mitigate risk, and foster vendor relations through
the deal life cycle
• Serve as point of contact for high level conflict resolution
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) - State of Kansas | Topeka, KS
Senior Manager - Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) 01/14 – 10/14
• Managed, directed, and monitored 6 employees and daily operational tasks
• Directly involved with 40 RFPs throughout course of tenure with DCF
• Recruited, interviewed, and implemented staffing choices through consultations with Director
• Executed human resource policies, procedures, and practices for employee relations and management
• Maintained attendance records and timesheet approvals in accordance with compliance standards
• Performed all change orders for Central and Regional Offices, monitored procurement activities, and
reported status to OGC Director
• Promoted to Senior Manager after 4 months of success and commitment to Contract Management
Contract Manager - Office of Grants and Contracts 10/13 – 01/14
• Point of contact for all DCF indirect procurements – Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation
(RFQ) and Invitation for Bid (IFB) process
• Coordinated postings of all open indirect procurements on public website for vendors/suppliers reviewal
• Reviewed and approved purchase requisitions/purchase orders
• Provided technical assistance to Executive Team, program staff, supplier/contractor personnel, and
public regarding state and federal contract regulations
• Developed, trained, and enforced procurement policies/procedures for procuring goods and/or services
through the RFP/IFB processes
• Met with Executive Team and program staff to discuss requirements, recommend substitutes, and
forecast agency needs in selecting correct items of intended use
• Communicated and monitored vendors’/suppliers’ activities to ensure adherence to compliance
standards of purchase contracts

2. Grant and Contract Specialist - Office of Grants and Contracts 04/12 – 10/13
• Monitored and maintained grants and contracts to ensure compliance with procurement budgets and
goals, state regulations, agency policies, and federal requirements
• Assisted with development of RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, RTP, notice of grant awards, and other related grant
and contract materials
• Led process from conception through preparation, evaluation, selection and award notification
• Executed contract amendments, developed and provided training and advocacy to co-workers, program
and grantees
Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) - State of Kansas | Topeka, KS
Procurement Specialist – Investigations 09/08 – 04/12
• Researched new products and general commodity requirements
• Managed more than 100 fleet vehicles and provided recommendations for issues pertaining to fleet
• Developed information for RFP, RFQ and IFB processes, placed requisitions/purchase orders for goods
and services
• Procured sourcing strategies while controlling purchasing budget
• Monitored weekly grant activity and reported the use of grant monies quarterly, managed equipment
inventory control
Administrative Assistant - High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 09/05 – 04/08
• Reconciled expenditures of participating grantees for compliance with Federal HIDTA rules and
regulations, State of Kansas purchasing regulations, and KBI policies
• Placed requisitions/purchase orders for goods and services
• Compiled financial data for advancements/reimbursements for payment by Federal Government
• Gathered and updated inventory control system of HIDTA equipment and property
Judicial Branch - State of Kansas | Topeka, KS
Domestic Clerk - Clerk of the District Court 10/03 – 09/05
Stormont Vail HealthCare | Topeka, KS
Insurance Analyst – Laboratory 07/01 – 10/03
Hotel St. Francis | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Accounting Controller – Accounting 08/00 – 5/01
EDUCATION
Washburn University | B.S. Criminal Justice – Corrections, Minor - Human Services
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Silverbackks -- Hillcrest Community Center
Tuesday Night Lead Volunteer 01/15–Present
• Lead volunteers, monitored food supplies, requested and obtained food donations, and recruited
volunteers
American Cancer Society, Relay for Life
Activities Committee Member 02/13 – 07/13
• Assisted with the planning, organization, and scheduling for Relay
Aaron Douglas Art Fair (ADAF)
Volunteer Coordinator 05/10 – 10/13
• Utilized networking and marketing skills for successful fairs and advised volunteers on responsibilities
assigned
Fundraising/Donor Relations Co-Director
• Fostered donor relations, maintained donor records, and developed fundraising campaigns
Local Arrangement Coordinator/Day of Fair Coordinator
• Coordinated all art fair arrangements, deliveries, set-up, clean-up, and assisting volunteers and contracted
help