KAREN L. MONTGOMERY, C.P.M.

, CPSD
Tucker, Georgia 30084
(770) 723-0549 (H)
(770) 833-0749 (C)
k_montg@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Innovative, decisive, solutions-oriented purchasing management professional with over ten years of
diversified experience and recognized as a Change Leader. An effective team player and leader
recognized for reducing costs, improving service quality, while strengthening the bottom line
profitability. Areas of expertise include:

der/Change Manager
EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ATLANTA, Atlanta, GA

2009 1/2016

Director, Financial Management and Planning

Hired to develop a World Class Procurement Team that would be recognized at the system level,
by the National Procurement Office, and by the Board of Governors. Responsible for managing
the purchasing, contract administration, and procurement card for the purchases of Goods and
Services in excess of $60,000,000 for the Sixth District. Manage and direct procurement workload
with emphasis on construction and retail payment operations to ensure compliance of Bank Policy.
Manage and direct administration of procurement card to ensure compliance of Bank Policy.
ed procurement procedures and created the Procurement Tool Kit
-card Team consisting of 10
professionals
Regularly met with Senior Leadership to solve Procurement concerns and/or discuss RFP
process
Developed and led District wide Procurement Training
Led the Procurement Team through 2 Board Reviews to ensure no audit findings by the Board of
Governors
versight of
procurement process
Developed process improvements to include automation of approval process for Procurement
requests and procurement card approval process
Regularly met with Legal Counsel regarding contract language and Bank Policies
throughout the District by hiring knowledgeable and qualified
Procurement Analysts
ly, quarterly, and annual basis for Management and annual report to
Congress
postings as well as Supplier Outreach efforts
ate in System level work groups
Led RFP process for National Contracts
ities daily and monthly reports to ensure compliance with Bank
Policies
et with Business Units and Senior Management to address non-compliance in accordance with
Bank Policy

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, STATE OF GEORGIA,

Atlanta, GA
2005 2009
(Purchasing for State of Georgia Agencies)
Category Manager
Responsible for managing the purchasing and contract administration of Goods for purchases in
excess of $200,000,000 for all state entities including Universities. Manage and direct workload,
ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines in performing work assignments.
hasing to strategic
purchasing
administration in the procurement of goods
Develop and execute procurement strategies designed to maximize customer satisfaction and
minimize
for statewide contracts for Office Furniture, Office Supplies, Tractors, Mowers,
Loaders, ATV/UTV, MRO, Paint, Can Liners, Lamps, Ballasts, & Fixtures, Air Conditioners and
Heat Pumps
Purchasing Acquisition Manager
-14 Purchasing Officers
he
Georgia Procurement Registry
y reporting to the Commissioner
he Georgia Procurement Registry
purchasing positions in the State of Georgia
1998 2004

SAAB CARS USA, INC., Norcross, GA

(Corporate Headquarters for the sales, marketing, and distribution of Saab automobiles and parts
in the United States.)
Purchasing Specialist
Responsibilities include purchasing of goods and services with annual expenditures in excess of
$100 million. Types of procured services include marketing agencies, incentive programs, web
initiatives in excess of $1 million, e-Learning, training programs, video production, photography,
and custom dealer fixtures.
ralized purchasing function resulting in estimated
cost savings of 3%-5%
for Request for Proposals (RFP)
riticism to non-winning bidders, at all business levels
h contract terms and
conditions
and maintained vendor database
with all suppliers to reflect premium brand standards
December 2003 while Manager
was on special assignment

MITSUBISHI CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC., Braselton, GA

1994 1998
(Worldwide manufacturer of consumer electronic products)
Senior Buyer
d barriers in a JIT
environment
Directed implementation of returnable packaging program resulting in cost savings of
approximately $250,000
vings of approximately
$300,000
pections of potential suppliers
Established ISO 9000 Procedures
NORTHERN TELECOM, INC., Stone Mountain, GA

1981 1994

(Manufacturer of transmission equipment for the communications industry)

Materials Specialist (1992 - 1994)
utsourced equipment as required
ed excess and obsolete material
y to support customer inquiries
Senior Planner/Buyer (1988 - 1992)

resulting in $700K cost savings for Stone Mountain Division

capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, and LED's
Buyer (1986 - 1988)
included
fewer shortages to the customer, improved communications between marketing and operations,
and significant cost reductions in excess of $100K
-sourced all custom thick film and hybrids resulting in $675K cost savings
lemented packaging materials on the Bill of Materials, resulting in a $250K
cost reduction
Other positions included: Expediter, Purchasing Administrative Clerk, Communications Clerk (1981
1986)
EDUCATION
BBA - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Specialization: Marketing and Management
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
AS - Business Administration
DeKalb College (Currently Perimeter Collage), Clarkston, GA
CERTIFICATIONS Institute of Supply Management
Certified Purchasing Manager C.P.M.
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity - CPSD