DOUGLAS DAVIS
Atlanta
Summary
Diligent Procurement Specialist with solid background in procurement. Successfully managed supplier relationships and negotiated contracts, ensuring cost savings and timely delivery of materials. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail in optimizing procurement processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
State Farm
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Managed procurement operations for consumer data and SaaS contracts to optimize vendor relationships and streamline contract execution.
- Facilitated collaboration with internal stakeholders, including IT, legal, and finance teams, to ensure contract terms align with business objectives.
- Analyzed service levels and pricing agreements, securing favorable contract terms that contributed to significant cost savings exceeding $3.6 million in 2025.
- Directed vendor relationship management to support enterprise goals, monitoring performance and handling contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Tracked and reported software/SaaS contract spending patterns to inform senior management of cost-saving initiatives.
SFPP Senior Account Representative – SF Billing
State Farm
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Facilitated comprehensive training sessions for agents and team members on navigating complex billing structures and platform functionalities.
- Chosen to drive efficiencies in new State Farm billing platform, enhancing departmental modernization initiatives.
- Facilitated feedback sessions with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in billing platform usability.
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
Knoxville, TN
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed coordination and planning of freight operations for companies across North America.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities to enhance freight services for various clients.
- Facilitated price negotiations and managed logistics for diverse commodities throughout all stages of the end-to-end supply chain.
Student Football Equipment Manager
University of Tennessee Athletics
Knoxville, TN
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed inventory and distribution of football equipment for practices and games, dedicating 40+ hours during football season while maintaining a full course load.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of athletic gear to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business
Knoxville, TN05.2019
Skills
- Vendor contracts
- Purchasing processes
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
Certification
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Atlanta, GA
- Attained my CPCU designation, the most prestigious industry designation for the Insurance/Financial Services field, in December 2023
- Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
- Currently working on coursework to attain the CPP designation
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
State Farm
09.2022 - Current
SFPP Senior Account Representative – SF Billing
State Farm
07.2020 - 09.2022
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
06.2019 - 06.2020
Student Football Equipment Manager
University of Tennessee Athletics
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business