Tron Jones has over 10 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, and contract negotiation. He has held positions as an Assistant Project Manager, Spend Manager, Contract Specialist, Purchasing Agent, and Administrative Specialist. His areas of expertise include purchasing skills, supply management, cost accounting, vendor relationships, and contract negotiation.

1. Tron Jones
 565 Wells Street Unit 1215, Atlanta, GA 30312
│  tron.jones@gmail.com│ 850-321-4084 C
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Purchasing/Supply Chain Professional
Operational Efficiency ~ Team Leadership ~Strategic Planning
Over 10 years experience of proven expertise in ensuring appropriate favorable pricing through effective
vendormanagement, continual awareness of the markets and a thorough understanding ofcustomer needs.
An initiator who proactively seeks highest value while consistently beating operating budgets by exercising
sound decision making based on good information. Offers expertise in domestic sourcing, materials
management, MRP negotiations,logistics and distribution.
Areas of Expertise
Purchasing Skills
Supply Management Contract Negotiation
Vendor Relationships Vendor On boarding
Cost Accounting Accounting Analysis
Control Engineering Methods and Procedures
Organization Purchase Orders
Accounts Payable Documentation
Vendor Pricing Negotiation Process Improvements
Intangible Skills
Written, Verbal, & Presentation Workload Management/Multi-task
Networking Skills Organization & Time Management
Human Resource Management New Business Development
Adaptable/Motivating /Driven Reporting/metrics/data analysis
Hardware/Software Skills
MS PowerPoint MS Excel
MS Outlook MS Word
PeopleSoft/Oracle
IQNavigator
Adobe
vSAP/nSAP/BIG
Experience & Accomplishments
10/14 – 09/15 Pyramid Consulting/Verizon Assistant Project Manager
Real Estate Capital Management
● Was responsible for validating and processing of capital funding and purchase requisition requests
from creation to closure, including reporting and troubleshooting.
● Coordinated monthly best view submissions with capital stakeholders,including month over
month change explanations .
● Was responsible for audit, processing,and receiving of purchase order requisitions in SAP system
interface. Internal and vendorliaison with respect to purchase order number communication,
change orders, and invoice payments .
● Provided weekly open purchase order report to all stakeholders.
● Acted as a liaison with Procurement and Project Managers for additional information as requested
by procurement buyers.
● Kept project files with all corresponding documentation to meet audit requirements .
● Project Business Coordinator.

2. 07/13 – 02/14 Buchner &Christian/Accenture Spend Manager
Health & Public Services
 Assisted with delivery of customer engagements per Statement of Work, on -time and within
budget. Manages expectations from one or more customers in alignment with the SOW/Contract
language.
 Reviewed requests for procurements by analyzing requirements, recommending revisions to
statements of work/specifications and determining the appropriate type of contract, milestones,
and procurement plan;
 Created and delivers effective presentations and otherforms of written and verbal communication
to different levels within customer organization.
 Monitored contracts/suppliers (via PPP and Variance Report) to ensure timely completion of
required actions, such as the exercise of contract options;
 Updated the Variance Report and maintains the integrity/confidentiality of information.
 Added/Updated suppliers to the Contractor Exchange (Cx).
 Initiated Sub-Tiering and Acquires knowledge of sourcing software and solutions as required by
customer engagements.
09/12 – 11/12 City of East Point Contract Specialist (Contract Position)
Department of Contracts & Procurement
 Reviewed requests for procurements (including justifications for sole source and other required
clearances) by analyzing requirements, recommending revisions to statements of
work/specifications and determining the appropriate type of contract, milestones, and procurement
plan;
 Monitored contracts to ensure timely completion of required actions, such as the exercise of
contract options;
 Responded to inquiries, including formal protests, Congressional inquiries, and Freedom of
Information Act requests.
01/09- 08/11 City of Tallahassee Purchasing Agent/Contract Specialist
DMA-Procurement Services Section
 Assisted with department procurement compliance reviews and its associated activities.
 Assisted with the City Purchase Card Program and its functionality through troubleshooting and
data analysis.
 Provided technical assistance and training to City staff and external customers related to the City
Purchase Card, Contract Payment and Procurement Review Programs.
 Authorize payment for purchases
 Formulated and recommended changes to procurement policies, procedures and
processes/activities.
 Reviewed, approved and processed high dollar contract payments and ensured the compliance of
all related policies.
 Served as purchasing agent for seventeen (17) departments/divisions
 Prepared solicitations and Contracts for various departments. Performed other related tasks as
needed.
 Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear
items; recommending alternatives.
 Provided purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing
data and trends.
 Prepared purchase orders and bid requests.
 Reviewed bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of
authority

3. 08/05 – 01/09 City of Tallahassee Administrative Specialist II
Utility Business & Customer Service Department
 Assisted in the development, installment and maintenance of management systems, forms and
procedures.
 Assisted in budget preparation and maintained department and division budgets.
 Performed major office functions such as payroll, purchasing, personnel transactions, travel
request, maintaining records, payments and contract payment request and statistical data.
 Assisted in planning, researching, developing, and maintaining special projects and departmental
programs, handled inquiries relating to the same.
 Planned, directed, and supervised the work of clerical staff.
 Maintained current information on division policies and programs, and monitored the efficiency of
departmental operations.
 Reviewed records and reports that required action, and recommended solutions or courses of
actions.
 Responsible for recruiting and hiring of call center personnel
 Represented administrative superior in contacts with public officials, other departments, and the
general public.
 Developed and implemented initiatives to educate and inform targeted audiences of departmental
services, special programs, and consumer issues; and developed informational/promotional
materials to support the initiatives.
 Performed special assignments, did research, analyzed data and prepared reports. Performed
related work as required.
 Represented administrative superior in contacts with public officials, other departments, and the
general public.
Education
August 2002 Florida A & M University Graduated with Honors
1st Tier University Bachelor of Political Science, Public Administration