Sarah B.

Assistant Director, BCN Purchasing at Nevada System of Higher Education

Sarah B. has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. SARAH began their career as a Purchasing/Administrative Assistant at Creative Design Interiors, where they handled purchasing, administrative tasks, and accounts payable. SARAH then moved on to Momar Industries as a Purchasing/Production Coordinator/Accounts Payable, where they managed purchasing and production coordination. Sarah then took on the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Marine Corps Base Hawaii Family Advocacy Program/Counseling Services. Following this, they joined Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants as a Purchasing Assistant/Administrative Support and later became the Buyer/Purchasing and Operations Coordinator. SARAH then transitioned to Port of Subs Corporate Headquarters, starting as a Senior Administrative Coordinator before becoming an Administrative Manager. In these roles, Sarah managed franchise agreements, corporate store leases, franchise registrations, and renewals. SARAH also provided support to the Executive Vice President and worked on various projects with the President, CEO, and CFO. Most recently, Sarah has been working at Nevada System of Higher Education as a Buyer III, Business Analyst, and Assistant Director of BCN Purchasing. In these positions, they have been responsible for managing bids and contracts, implementing policies and procedures, and collaborating with auditors.

Sarah B.'s education history starts in 2002 when they attended the University of California, Davis, majoring in Biological Sciences. SARAH completed their studies in 2004. Afterwards, from 2005 to 2010, they attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies with a minor in Business Administration. Lastly, Sarah pursued further education and from 2021 to 2024, they are attending the University of Nevada, Reno to earn their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Apart from their formal education, Sarah B. has also obtained additional certifications. In 2018, they received a Certificate in Purchasing Management from the University of Nevada, Reno. Additionally, they became a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) in January 2022 through the UPPCC (Universal Public Procurement Certification Council).

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Timeline

  • Assistant Director, BCN Purchasing

    March, 2023 - present

  • Business Analyst BCN Purchasing

    December, 2021

  • Purchasing Officer II

    July, 2018

  • Buyer III

    March, 2017