Cassandra Boyd Bailey
About Cassandra Boyd Bailey
Cassandra Boyd Bailey is a Purchasing Agent at Western & Southern Financial Group, where she manages supplier relations, procurement processes, and risk management. With a background in marketing and administration, she has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the company and holds a Master of Science in Management.
Current Role as Purchasing Agent
Cassandra Boyd Bailey currently serves as a Purchasing Agent at Western & Southern Financial Group, a position she has held since 2011. In this role, she is responsible for managing supplier relations, performance, and risk management. She oversees the procure-to-pay processing, which includes requisitioning, approval, purchase order management, receiving, and invoice management. Cassandra acts independently with minimal supervision and is tasked with making significantly complex decisions related to procurement.
Previous Experience at Western & Southern Financial Group
Cassandra Boyd Bailey has extensive experience with Western & Southern Financial Group, having worked there in various capacities since 2001. She began her tenure as an Annuity Administrator from 2001 to 2005, followed by a role as Team Leader from 2005 to 2008. She then worked as a Marketing Services Consultant from 2008 to 2011. This diverse experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operations and procurement processes.
Education and Expertise
Cassandra Boyd Bailey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Cincinnati. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Her educational background supports her expertise in procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing, which are essential for her current role.
Procurement and Sourcing Responsibilities
In her role as Purchasing Agent, Cassandra is responsible for strategic sourcing related to the procurement and acquisition of large spend-dollar goods and services. This includes managing the processes for Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Requests for Information (RFI). She also manages contract administration processes, ensuring compliance and effective management of supplier agreements.
Digital Procurement Initiatives
Cassandra Boyd Bailey is involved in purchasing digital-based and social media spaces for Western & Southern Financial Group, specifically platforms such as Snapchat and Twitter. This aspect of her role highlights her engagement with modern marketing channels and her ability to adapt procurement strategies to the evolving digital landscape.