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Eric J. Carlson

Omaha

Summary

Accomplished, results-oriented procurement professional with diverse background in leading operational excellence, strategic direction, execution, and budget oversight of complex initiatives in both public and private sector organizations. Analytical, critical thinker adept at navigating concurrent challenges and details to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation. Collaborative leader with exceptional interpersonal skills that fosters trusted relationships that inspire teams to top performance and build consensus with key stakeholders.

Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Purchasing, Douglas County/City of Omaha

Douglas County Nebraska
04.2011 - Current
  • Lead the short- and long-term strategic planning, execution, evaluation, and operational of Purchasing as well as four distinct sub-departments in collaboration with internal and external partners
  • Ensure all procurement processes are completed within the guidelines established under state statutes, City and County regulations and related principles and practices
  • Manage all purchasing operations for the County and City as prescribed by state statutes and City Charter
  • Develop and maintain purchasing procedures and set policies and standards governing how purchases are to be made
  • Coordinate the preparation of all formal documents brought before County Board and City Council for required approval
  • Supervise and approve the preparation, execution and monitoring of all purchase contracts
  • Coordinate cooperative purchasing projects with allied agencies on the purchase of goods and services
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining budgets for County sub-departments
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements
  • Serve as resource for Oracle financial platform and act as liaison with technology commission for Purchasing and Inventory functions
  • Monitor changes in legislation, statutes and regulations that may impact current or future Purchasing policies, procedures or operations
  • Serve on Architecture and Engineering Committee and other committees as assigned
  • Hours per week: 40

Manager, Technology Procurement

First Data Corporation
06.2008 - 04.2011
  • Responsible for the sourcing of various software and hardware in support of data center operations
  • Lead and managed all phases of the IT procurement function
  • Evaluated and identified the specific requirements for all equipment and services
  • Researched suppliers and directed the sourcing process
  • Negotiated contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements
  • Hours per week: 40

Buyer Planner/Team Lead

Hewlett Packard
09.2001 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for the sourcing of various IT software and hardware for corporate clients
  • Researched suppliers and directed the sourcing process
  • Negotiated contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements
  • Hours per week: 40

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Nebraska
Omaha, NE

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Government Procurement
  • RFP/RFQ Development
  • Legislative Review
  • Vendor Management
  • Staff Development
  • Proposal Evaluation
  • Architecture and Engineering
  • Budget Analysis
  • Protocol, Policies & Procedures
  • Team Leadership
  • IT Hardware and Software
  • Presentations & Reporting

Certification

02/25/24

Professionalcertificationtraining

  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 2004
  • HP Leaders Developing Leaders, 2005, 2007
  • Graduate, NACo High Performance Leadership Academy, 07/01/21
  • Professional Development Academy, Leading On Purpose, 02/01/24

Committeeboards

  • NACo Procurement Advisory Committee, 2021-01-01, Present
  • Bryan High TDL Academy Advisory Board, 2022-01-01, Present
  • NACo Edge Public Promise Procurement, 2023-01-01, Present

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Timeline

Director of Purchasing, Douglas County/City of Omaha

Douglas County Nebraska
04.2011 - Current

Manager, Technology Procurement

First Data Corporation
06.2008 - 04.2011

Buyer Planner/Team Lead

Hewlett Packard
09.2001 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Nebraska

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