STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Kelsey Scharton, purchasing specialist at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center. She manages purchase orders for district projects and supplies, while always working to make her team feel supported. Learn more about Kelsey in her Q&A below. "Kelsey has excellent organizing skills and communication. She is always thinking of ways to help us work more efficiently and has created some really great data tracking systems." - Lovena Glantz, purchasing technician. In a few sentences, briefly describe your role at LPS. I am a purchasing specialist in the purchasing department. I process the purchase orders for district construction and maintenance projects, computing services-related equipment as well as the district's paper supplies. How long have you worked for LPS? I have been with LPS for four years! I started as a secretary at Elliott Elementary (shoutout Owls!) and moved to my current role in 2023. What inspired you to become part of the education field at LPS? When looking to pivot into a different career, it was very important to work for a company that makes an impact within the community and supports our local youth. LPS was a no-brainer as it encompasses all of my values as part of its mission. What has been your favorite part of working here? What aspect of your job do you find most rewarding? I absolutely love being able to learn new things every day. Every day brings new adventures and I love to be a part of the moving process of supporting individuals within our district. One of the things I find most rewarding is being able to be a TeamMates mentor and to directly make an impact with the youth in our schools as well as being able to support them behind the scenes in my day-to-day tasks. It's the best of both worlds! Did you attend LPS as a student? If so, which school(s)? If not, where are you from? I attended the Montessori program at Everett Elementary, Pound Middle School and Southwest High School. What path did you take after completing your formal education? I attended Southeast Community College. What do you enjoy most about the Lincoln community? Lincoln really embodies the motto "The Good Life.” It is culturally diverse and has a strong sense of community. What is your favorite childhood book or a book that has influenced your life positively? A book that has influenced my life positively would be “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink. Share a shout out to a former teacher who impacted your life. Mr. Schrad at Southwest High School really made science fun! I appreciate all he did for me! https://lnkd.in/gU2wQPYD #LPSProud #LPSStaffSpotlight
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Born in Southern California and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, I have always had lifelong ASPIRATIONS and DREAMED of one day to “GROW UP” to become a Procurement Professional. ………………. Okay, the below photo is 100% me, but, like many of you, I had NO CLUE what procurement or contracts or purchasing, or whatever you want to call it, was. 😊 I’ve always wanted to SERVE others though… and, ❤️ "Procurement professionals serve others to ensure everyone in the organization has the tools and resources they need to be successful." So… the real story. 📖 Many many (and more many :-) moons ago, I found myself serving in the private sector that operated as a quasi-governmental entity. 🏢 Almost immediately, a (proverbial) “knock” was at my imaginary cubicle door. 👋 "Hey, Mark! Do you want to help out in the purchasing office for a little bit? They are behind and really need some help. I think you will be a great fit!" And, as they say…. … the rest is HISTORY. How many of you can relate to stumbling upon your procurement career path? 🤔 In my years working in procurement, I've encountered few who actively CHOSE this field. 🤷♂️ It's not a reflection of the career’s WORTH; rather, it HIGHLIGHTS the lack of STRUCTURED MODELS and FRAMEWORKS to promote AWARENESS and RECRUITMENT into the procurement profession. I think it is changing a bit, but ever so slowly, don’t you think? p.s. How bout' you? How did you get started in procurement? And, if you’re really really brave… share a pic of you as a kid. ;-) 📸 #Procurement #CareerJourney #ProcurementProfessional #ProcurementLeadership
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Each year we procure around €32 million worth of business across a wide range of goods and services. But what does our procurement process look like? In this blog, our Head of Procurement, Dana McMahon tells us more about it. #DLETBlog #procurement
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Strategic Procurement Consultant | Key Skills: Stake Holder Management, Cost-Reduction Strategies, Implementing Change, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing Training...My views are my own.
If I could go back to my junior buying days, here's what I would hope for... 👉🏼 A supportive manager who saw my potential and invested in my training. 👉🏼 A gentle introduction to procurement best practices. 👉🏼 A better understanding that there's more to sales people than we think. What would you add? If it's online training you're looking for, DM me. I know a good company. #procurement #purchasing
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The 2-day S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) course is a must-attend for Production Managers, Planning Managers, Inventory Managers, Purchasing Managers, IT Managers, or anyone involved in the S&OP process. So, if you still haven’t enrolled, now is the time. The course will help you understand the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Integrated Business Planning (IBP) methodology and how it relates to operational planning and control processes. To date, thousands have already enrolled and gained the knowledge to ensure sales, operations, and inventories are aligned and that plans are measured to enable continuous improvement. What’s more? You will also receive two of the most recent books on S&OP and Roles & Responsibilities associated with the 5 Steps. The graphic highlights the three key learnings you can expect by attending the course. Click this link to learn more and enrol: https://lnkd.in/eJtBSby5 . . . #SalesManagement #OperationsManagement #SupplyChain #BusinessStrategy #Efficiency #ProcessImprovement
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There are many nuances that make procurement, purchasing, and utilization complex and unique in education - everything from cost constraints to the ultimate goal of driving equitable learning outcomes for all students to driving the educator professional development experience for career growth. Those are just to name a few. Here's a brief list of a few high-level yet essential benchmarks to track to achieve sound budgeting and learning performance and outcomes.
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Three facts why the procurement function is exactly like the sunset each day. First, procurement shows up or is available every day, 24/7, 365 as needed. Oh, and 366 every four years. It’s OK to quietly remind folks of that. Second, you don’t always get to see it directly because of clouds, buildings, working (Lol!), etc., BUT, you know it is happening every day, just like procurement function. It’s OK to quietly remind folks of that. And finally (but I have more and sure you do too), it’s beauty can be breathtaking just like a procurement action. How do I know? because I was part of a procurement team that procured everything (e.g., even outside trash cans we forgot) for award winning Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 school in Marana, AZ. It is breathtaking! Thanks #chasse #corgan You don’t need to remind folks of this, they will remind you and thank you repeatedly. ❤️😎 If you are in K-12 procurement business you are a “lucky dog.” Go be great Procurement folks, because your organization is depending on you. p.s. picture at home in Tucson, AZ #procurement #gobegreat
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Small and Mid Cap Business Transformation Through Procurement and Building the Next Gen of Procurement Superheroes | Innovative Cost Reduction Strategies | Mentor to Early-Stage Professionals
In procurement, anyone can gain surface-level knowledge. But what truly sets you apart is the depth of your domain knowledge. I learnt this lesson from Richard Feynman early in my career. In an interview, Richard once talked about how his father would take him for walks when he was a child and talk about things they would see. One day at school after one of those walks a kid challenged Feynman, “You see that bird, what kind of bird is it?” Richard said, “I don’t have the slightest idea.” The kid then proudly claimed that his father taught him it's a Brown Throated Thrush and says, “your father doesn't teach you anything”. But Richard's father had already told him, “you see that bird, that's a brown throated thrush. But in Portuguese it's Hunto La Pero, In Italian it’s Chutto La Pittida, In Chinese it's Chung Wong Tah. Now, you can learn the name of that bird in as many languages as you want, and even then, you'll know absolutely nothing about the bird. You'll only know about humans in different places and what they call the bird." In procurement, you need to collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds – engineers, finance professionals, legal experts, and suppliers. All of them come with their own set of vocabulary from their industry. Hence, you need to bridge the knowledge gaps and ensure everyone is on the same page regarding requirements, specifications, and expectations. You need to deep dive into the underlying concepts, processes, and best practices of procurement. → What are the strategic considerations behind different sourcing methods? → How do you analyze and mitigate supply chain risks? → What are the legal and regulatory implications of different contract types? → What are the first order, second, third, and fourth order implications of what you have learnt? Don't be content with merely memorizing names and labels; strive to understand the "why" behind every concept and practice. Learn from mentors, stay updated on industry trends, and most importantly, learn from your own experiences – both successes and failures. The best learning happens in peer to peer groups where you can discuss your procurement problems, get feedback on your ideas and be mentored by industry experts. This is why I am building Procurement Superheroes where you can accelerate your learning and get your career on the fastrack. Join Procurement Superheroes [Link Below] Enjoyed this post? Share with your network and follow Ashokk N Menon for more.
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Enhancing procurement and supply chain leadership | mitigating supply risks | reducing costs | increasing talent retention through CIPS training & accreditation | Comprehensive CIPS Graduate Diploma | Classroom & Virtual
Some might think that being a CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply tutor means that you just park up for the session and mark weekly homework. But it's a lot more than that. 🔵 The ability to identify any warning signs that the student is struggling 🔵 Encouraging them to believe in themselves 🔵 Giving advice on how to get the best out of their studies 🔵 Knowing when and how hard to push to get work done 🔵 Clearly outlining expectations from the get-go I was a procurement manager for a long time in parallel to teaching part-time, and there really isn't that much difference - read the list again and it will apply to management roles also. Over the years we have had a small number of students on the verge of stopping their studies, usually for reasons outwith their studies themselves, but have had an impact on those studies. The weekly surgeries that we have, with 1-2-1 discussions highlights these pinch points early, action is then taken to remedy. As a manager, I had an open door policy, so it works very much in the same way - being accessible. The verb 'Managing' students doesn't fit at all, but depending on the management style that could very be what it is 😀
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST? If you’ve ever had the privilege of meeting with a Specialist, you will know it is inspirational. When we talk about a person having Specialist skills, we mean a person who chooses a career path, and who invests deeply in acquiring Knowledge and Skills. In the Procurement context, a Specialist will ignore other careers, and concentrate their time and energies mastering their field. Specialists make sacrifices to become exposed to high value, complex sourcing activities. These sacrifices include not investing long term in one organisation. They move around to gain experience in different settings, to learn different ways of thinking. Specialists value education. They don’t stop studying once they graduate. They enrol in courses, webinars and attend conferences, regardless of whether the learning is accredited. Specialists are constantly reading, to keep abreast of emerging thought. A Specialist’s goal is to attain strong foundation knowledge, to have depth of understanding beyond a typical Procurement person. Many Procurement officers can’t explain the difference between an RFQ and an RFP. A Specialist will ensure they understand Procurement Strategies in depth. It is the elements that form the bedrock on which specialist knowledge later sits. Once a Procurement Specialist has mastered foundation knowledge, they make an informed decision about which category in which to specialise. The category does not need to be a traditional category, such as Goods and Services, or ICT, or even process improvement. It can be a category formulated in their mind, based on their observation of where the Procurement market is going. A Specialist might observe AI is emerging to change the fundamental tasks of a Procurement officer, and position themselves in advance of the technology becoming mainstream. A Procurement Specialist unapologetically dedicates their Career focus to their category. More than anything in this World, they want to become among the best minds in their field. This is regardless of whether they could afford university, or are born with high intelligence, or whether they have to work ridiculously hard to reach that level of knowledge and skill. Procurement Specialists don’t just consume knowledge; they drive efficiency forward. They make the World a safer, fairer, better place. I built Nolan School of Procurement to be a bedrock of Foundation Skills. My life mission is to help people evolve into Procurement Specialists. If you haven't heard about our School, www.nolanschool.com - we're caring, we think differently, we're highly affordable, and we're super friendly. Just reach out! #procurement #procurementleaders
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