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Led a cross-functional multi-site account team of 8 professionals, including commodity managers, engineers, and project managers, overseeing global sourcing for Manufacturing Automation Equipment and Software. Spearheaded procurement strategies and cost reduction initiatives while collaborating with internal and external executives to optimize operations.• Directed a major strategic sourcing project, generating $68M in savings by increasing manufacturing capacity and reducing… Show more Led a cross-functional multi-site account team of 8 professionals, including commodity managers, engineers, and project managers, overseeing global sourcing for Manufacturing Automation Equipment and Software. Spearheaded procurement strategies and cost reduction initiatives while collaborating with internal and external executives to optimize operations.• Directed a major strategic sourcing project, generating $68M in savings by increasing manufacturing capacity and reducing equipment installation time by 55%.• Developed and executed procurement strategies, surpassing savings targets by 70%• Managed supplier relationships across 11 global locations.• Led the implementation of a new ordering system that reduced errors by 75% and late orders by 40%, while securing prompt payment discounts — resulting in $4M in annual savings. Show less

Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders, supporting five global sites. Led domestic and international supplier negotiations, consistently surpassing aggressive procurement goals while maintaining quality and cost expectations.• Spearheaded a lead time reduction strategy for four factory-constrained capital tools, reducing delivery timelines by 10 weeks and enabling an additional $350M in revenue. Awarded Intel’s Global Supply… Show more Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders, supporting five global sites. Led domestic and international supplier negotiations, consistently surpassing aggressive procurement goals while maintaining quality and cost expectations.• Spearheaded a lead time reduction strategy for four factory-constrained capital tools, reducing delivery timelines by 10 weeks and enabling an additional $350M in revenue. Awarded Intel’s Global Supply Management Achievement Award, the highest honor in supply chain.• Architected and executed a sourcing plan for 300+ critical equipment orders, managing the tier 1-3 supply chain to boost output by 480% in 13 weeks and resolving key manufacturing constraints. Earned Intel’s Technology Manufacturing Excellence Award.• Led a cross-functional team to optimize the repair loop for critical spares across five global sites, reducing repair cycle time by 50% and achieving $425K in annual savings.• Developed and implemented tools that streamlined workflows, reducing manual processes by 40% and boosting productivity across procurement operations.• Identified and implemented an innovative solution to expedite the partial shipment of factory-limiting equipment, increasing output by 35K units. Show less

Chandler, Az

Managed Intel’s global spares program for its largest assembly supplier, driving efficiency and cost reduction through innovative solutions such as implementing a centralized distribution model and negotiating supplier consignment.• Reduced holding costs by $1.4M and increased spares availability by centralizing distribution and optimizing supplier agreements.• Boosted on-time delivery from 61% to 96% by developing consumption forecasts, implementing KPI tracking, and ensuring… Show more Managed Intel’s global spares program for its largest assembly supplier, driving efficiency and cost reduction through innovative solutions such as implementing a centralized distribution model and negotiating supplier consignment.• Reduced holding costs by $1.4M and increased spares availability by centralizing distribution and optimizing supplier agreements.• Boosted on-time delivery from 61% to 96% by developing consumption forecasts, implementing KPI tracking, and ensuring closed-loop accountability with key stakeholders.• Organized and led a Kaizen event, spearheading a cross-functional team that improved purchase order accuracy from 67% to 92%, uncovered $525K in savings on critical spares, and reduced lead time from 4 weeks to 3 days. Show less

Chandler, Az

Led the global metal reclaim program with annual operations of $25M and managed over 5M lbs. of reclaimed material. Developed and implemented a strategic plan that increased program returns by 12% while maintaining all key deliverables.• Organized and led a cross-functional team to expedite the processing of 500K lbs. of sensitive materials, aligning key stakeholders in Security and EHS to ensure timely execution of all project goals.• Directed a strategic sourcing initiative… Show more Led the global metal reclaim program with annual operations of $25M and managed over 5M lbs. of reclaimed material. Developed and implemented a strategic plan that increased program returns by 12% while maintaining all key deliverables.• Organized and led a cross-functional team to expedite the processing of 500K lbs. of sensitive materials, aligning key stakeholders in Security and EHS to ensure timely execution of all project goals.• Directed a strategic sourcing initiative, conducting a comprehensive market scan (RFI/RFP) with 22 recipients, resulting in $400K in annual savings, closing contract gaps, and improving payment receipt timing by 33%. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Led a supplier diversity project focused on integrating emerging suppliers into the supply chain, identifying capabilities aligned with business needs, and enhancing diverse spending.• Streamlined the analysis of over 300 potential suppliers by creating an automated process for updating supplier profiles, resulting in 21 supplier opportunities and generating $830K in additional diverse spending.• Proactively expanded the scope of the internship by securing management approval for a… Show more Led a supplier diversity project focused on integrating emerging suppliers into the supply chain, identifying capabilities aligned with business needs, and enhancing diverse spending.• Streamlined the analysis of over 300 potential suppliers by creating an automated process for updating supplier profiles, resulting in 21 supplier opportunities and generating $830K in additional diverse spending.• Proactively expanded the scope of the internship by securing management approval for a process improvement project, which repurposed 270 tons of cardboard waste and led to $200K in annual savings. Show less

Park City, Ut

• Managed day-to-day operations of a $1.5M retail/wholesale store including procurement, supplier relations, merchandising, inventory management, human resources, financial analysis, and process compliance • Created supplier follow-up process that reduced delayed order deliveries by 60%• Re-engineered inventory management process to decrease on hand inventory by 15% and reduce annual shrinkage from 1.04% to 0.17% of annual sales• Created and developed relationships with targeted… Show more • Managed day-to-day operations of a $1.5M retail/wholesale store including procurement, supplier relations, merchandising, inventory management, human resources, financial analysis, and process compliance • Created supplier follow-up process that reduced delayed order deliveries by 60%• Re-engineered inventory management process to decrease on hand inventory by 15% and reduce annual shrinkage from 1.04% to 0.17% of annual sales• Created and developed relationships with targeted customers. Increased annual revenue from $29K to $91K exceeding the goal of $37K• Analyzed store monthly profit and loss, purchase reports, and excess inventory report• Conducted monthly safety meetings and inspections resulting in a 50% reduction of on-the-job accidents Show less

Masters, Mba

Activities and Societies: • W. P. Carey MBA Graduate Supply Chain Management Association - Association Officer • Council of Supply Chain.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management