As a Sourcing Manager, I lead a team of four skilled buyers, supporting two production facilities and a regional distribution center. My role combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and team leadership to drive effective procurement and cost efficiency across our operations. Key responsibilities and achievements include:*Strategic Supply Chain Development: Designed and implemented a new supply strategy, expanding our key supplier base and introducing formula-based contracts with strategic partners to ensure stability and cost predictability in volatile markets.*Market Analysis & Forecasting: Conducted in-depth market analyses and forecasting to align long-term sourcing strategies with production demands and global pricing trends, ensuring proactive adjustments to meet organizational goals.*KPI-Driven Reporting Tools: Developed comprehensive reporting tools that track key sourcing metrics, including cost savings, inventory levels, cost variances, and cost avoidance. These tools provide actionable insights, supporting data-driven decision-making at all levels.*Team Leadership & Development: Oversee the performance evaluations and professional development of my team, focusing on enhancing skillsets, boosting engagement, and achieving high performance standards. I am proud to have a strong record of positive evaluations and team achievements, contributing to a collaborative and results-driven environment.This role has refined my skills in strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and team leadership, allowing me to drive sourcing initiatives that support both immediate production needs and long-term business objectives. I am passionate about leveraging these skills to create sustainable, efficient sourcing processes that deliver measurable results.

As a Sourcing Specialist, I was responsible for sourcing direct materials for extrusion, managing key supplier relationships, and expanding the supplier base. I developed a new strategic supply approach by leveraging market intelligence platforms to analyze regional and global trends, ensuring cost-effective and reliable material sourcing.Key Responsibilities:*Supplier Relationship Management: Took ownership of key supplier relationships for extrusion materials, negotiating terms, and ensuring reliable supply.*Supplier Base Expansion: Identified and developed new suppliers, expanding the supply base to meet production needs and improve supply chain flexibility.*Market Intelligence & Strategic Sourcing: Utilized market intelligence platforms to assess regional and global market trends, informing sourcing strategies and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.*Regional Distribution Center Sourcing: Managed purchasing activities for a regional distribution center, overseeing third-party product supply to ensure timely availability and cost control.*Transport Services Supplier Selection: Managed the supplier selection process for consolidated international transport services, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable service.*Production Transfer Support: Supported three production transfer projects, including selecting alternative suppliers and ensuring smooth transitions to new suppliers with minimal disruption to production schedules.Key Achievement:*Supplier Base Expansion: Successfully expanded the supplier base for extrusion materials, improving supply chain resilience and reducing procurement risk.This role allowed me to develop expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and market analysis, contributing to a more efficient and flexible supply chain.

As a Procurement Agent, I was responsible for managing the source-to-pay (S2P) process across a diverse portfolio, including OEM spare parts, professional services, car fleet leases, and CAPEX projects. My role involved supplier selection, contract negotiation, and inventory management, ensuring compliance and optimizing procurement processes.Key Responsibilities:*S2P Process Management: Managed the end-to-end process for OEM spare parts, services, car fleet leases, and CAPEX, issuing purchase orders based on SAP MRP and ensuring timely delivery.*Supplier Selection & eSourcing: Led the annual supplier selection process using eSourcing tools, developing requirements, evaluating offers, and negotiating terms with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and quality.*Contract Management: Coordinated contract reviews with Legal, ensuring compliance and proper procedures were followed.*Stock & Inventory Management: Introduced vendor-managed Kanban and vending machine systems to optimize inventory levels and reduce stockouts.*VMI Implementation: Participated in the development and implementation of an online Vendor Managed Inventory system, defining scope and inventory levels.*Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with internal teams (Logistics, Finance, Legal) to ensure effective procurement and alignment with company policies.Key Achievements:*Cost Savings: Delivered an average yearly cost saving of 7% across my managed portfolio through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.*Inventory Optimization: Implemented innovative stock management solutions, improving inventory turnover and streamlining procurement processes.This role helped me develop expertise in procurement strategy, supplier management, and cost control, driving process improvements and efficiency across multiple categories.

As a Procurement Specialist, I managed the full source-to-pay (S2P) process for a portfolio of indirect materials, overseeing procurement from requisition to payment. I played an integral role in supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout.Key Responsibilities:*S2P Process Management: Managed the end-to-end S2P cycle for indirect materials, processing purchase orders in SAP MM, obtaining approvals, and maintaining accurate materials data.*Supplier Selection & Evaluation: Contributed to supplier selection teams, developing requirements packages and evaluating offers both technically and commercially.*Negotiation & Contract Management: Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers, collaborated with Legal on contract reviews, and ensured all contracts followed proper documentation flow.*Material Master Data Management: Maintained and updated the material master database, ensuring data integrity and consistency across internal systems.*Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure procurement processes adhered to internal policies and requirements.*Standardization Initiative: Contributed to a company-wide material master data standardization project, ensuring proper documentation for all materials.Key Achievement:*Cost Reduction: Consolidated and renegotiated all legacy contracts within my portfolio, achieving a 15% cost reduction across the supply base while maintaining quality and supplier relationships.This role enhanced my expertise in supplier management, and procurement optimization, positioning me to drive efficiencies and cost savings in future procurement roles.

In my role as Purchasing Specialist for the Wires Category, I was responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing, including issuing purchase orders, creating short-term and long-term purchase forecasts, and ensuring production continuity in a challenging production environment. My focus was on optimizing inventory control, maintaining accurate master data, and driving cost-saving initiatives.Key Responsibilities:*Purchasing & Order Management: Managed the end-to-end purchasing process for the wires category, including issuing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery to support production schedules.*Forecasting: Developed and issued both short-term and long-term purchase forecasts to align with production needs and market demand, helping to balance inventory levels and mitigate stockouts.*Production Continuity: Worked closely with production teams to manage inventory and resolve challenges related to production scheduling, ensuring seamless continuity and minimizing delays.*Inventory Control: Monitored and controlled inventory levels, implementing strategies to optimize stock levels while ensuring the right quantity of materials were available at all times.*Master Data Maintenance: Maintained accurate product and supplier data within the JD Edwards ERP system, ensuring data integrity across procurement all involved teams.Key Achievement:Inventory Reduction: Successfully reduced inventory levels by more than 10% for the wires category, achieving cost savings while maintaining production continuity and meeting demand.This role allowed me to refine my skills in purchasing management, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making, while ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

In my role as a Junior Product Manager, I contributed to the operational success of our DIY construction equipment and interior design product lines by coordinating product workflows, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring pricing accuracy across channels. My key responsibilities included:*Order Processing & Supplier Coordination: Managed the end-to-end processing of purchase orders for DIY construction equipment and interior design products, ensuring timely submissions to suppliers and tracking deliveries to maintain project timelines.*Delivery Follow-Up & Logistics Support: Monitored shipments, provided customs clearance support, and coordinated with logistics teams to ensure smooth product entry and clearance.*Data Management in Socrate Software: Accurately maintained all delivery information within the Socrate system, supporting inventory tracking, sales analysis, and efficient data flow across departments.*Sales Price List Management: Regularly updated and uploaded sales price lists across various distribution channels, keeping pricing information accurate and accessible for sales and marketing teams.This role allowed me to build strong skills in supply chain management, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration, all within the context of fast-paced product categories. I am excited to bring this experience and my attention to detail into future opportunities.