Optimized company capabilities by conceptualizing, developing, and launching a purchasing department within the start-up company. Secured competitive pricing by vetting and onboarding new vendors, utilizing strong negotiation skills to obtain lines of credit, and purchasing cost-effective raw materials. Refined department procedures and purchasing processes to ensure quality and efficiency while remaining within budget.Spearheaded logistics coordination for incoming international freight including the unloading process, analysis of equipment and materials for potential damages, and verification of order completion.Mitigated the depletion of necessary materials by working with teams to monitor inventory levels.Maintained pristine documentation of all purchases and expenses; handled sensitive data with discretion.

Tracked measurable data within the fulfillment center including inventory levels, turnover of consumables, expenses, and key performance metrics. Navigated the COVID-19 protocols by working with facility leadership to provide the safest possible working environment.Integral in directing 5S projects to advance the building's efficiency, reserve energy, and support cost-effective practices.Inspired excellence in a team of 23 employees including non-inventory receivers and material handlers; cultivated a positive work environment and offered ongoing mentorship to equip teams for success.Established deadlines and distributed labor for on-site, permanent, and temporary packaging projects.Led vendor management, indirect spend, and various other departments including janitorial, vending, and short-term projects; reviewed current practices to identify opportunities for improvement and cost-saving.

Accelerated profitability through insightful management of raw materials, outsourcing, and capital expenditures. Leveraged relationships with manufacturers and distributors to negotiate competitive contracts and activate rebates, which resulted in a total of 10% in savings. Diversified vendor network to include women and minority-owned businesses. Maximized profitability by tracking KPIs and making recommendations on how to effectively increase company capabilities. Improved organization by entering all data on raw material inventory into the ERP system.Earned a 5% savings and a $25K cash bonus through skilled negotiations on a small package delivery contract.Extended professional consulting services valued at $50K and equipment allowances of $52K.Spearheaded the $700K purchase of specialty equipment including presenting ROIs and receiving board approval; rerouted $2.4M of outsourced labor back to internal teams and recovered investment in 9 months.Led the integration of new equipment including developing hourly rates and estimating standards.Grew a high-performing team by vetting, interviewing, and hiring new staff to operate the equipment.Elevated profit by more than 15% of $1M spent through the sound purchase of Ad Specialty Items (ASI).Saved the company $170K on the purchase of new mailing equipment and successfully reduced labor costs to gain a return on the investment within 18 months.

Standardized the estimation process for rigid packaging, folding cartons, direct mail, financial acquisition work, and commercial printing while training and guiding a 4-person team. Boosted network quality by identifying and onboarding international vendors who met all specifications and requirements, resulting in a new pricing structure and a 12% reduction in costs. Employed strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to negotiate raw material pricing and enable the company to purchase high-quality goods from a top-tier supplier.Redirected previously outsourced labor to internal teams; brought on new vendors and provided in-depth training to alleviate some of the pressure from the design team with additional assistance.Executed the launch of a new program that supported the implementation of off-shore purchasing.

Strategic sourcing, project management and quality assurance for international packaging & promotional projects.

As a Special Packaging Project Manager I involved in the creation, design and outsourcing of packaging and promotional items for the entertainment, personal care and pharmaceutical industries.