Working in IT Enterprise DeptDevelop and implement supply chain strategies for computer accessories for the North America Region.Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, product development, and finance to forecast demand and create supply plans.Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to procure high-quality computer accessories at competitive prices.Manage the Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, and delivery.

Supported the Managed Service Division for global infrastructure procurement, including Network AV, Low Voltage Cabling, and asset management.Managed vendor relationships and procurement for wireless network, audio/video, and security technologies.Monitored and resolved logistics issues to ensure timely shipment and delivery.Evaluated and reported on supply chain KPIs.Collaborated with strategic sourcing and finance teams to select the best vendors and distributors.Created and managed processes for hardware and software compliance.

Led the implementation of Oracle for the Supply Chain department, including warehouse and inventory management.Validated and cleaned up data across departments.Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and finance for cross-functional processes.Managed warehouse activities, inventory management, MRP, and supply chain activities.Worked with Quality to implement Arena software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).Managed PO placement for R&D, manufacturing, and services, maintaining a tight budget.Successfully cleared ISO and FDA audits.

Worked closely with ODM & CM partners from the initial stages of the program from identifying & onboarding the compatible supplier partner through RFP & RFQ process . Evaluate ODM & CM quotation proposal in depth for costing benchmark for effective negotiations during RFQ process to achieve the target price. Identified end of life components & other potential issues on BOM’s like verification of MPN’s to its current revisions, suggesting an alternate compatible component for cost efficiency purpose or expected supply issues due to long lead times upfront. Worked on BOM Optimization ensuring components are procured from qualified suppliers who have capacity of scaling along with cost efficiency, uninterrupted supply & best quality. Worked cross functionally with engineering during NPI phase for BOM compliance to ensure actual unit cost feeds into total cost of ownership. Set up initial supply chain for ODM & CM partners enabling eco system for a smooth transition from NPI to mass production.

Material Program Manager for Sun Microsystems and Lucent