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Torrance, California, United States

Purchasing based on approved requisitions, ERP data, and management guidance, while negotiating contracts, pricing, and processing orders. Demand analysis in SAP supports material forecasting for production and custom orders, with current focus areas including labels, plastics, foam, and boxes. Additional duties involve cost savings in indirect spending, such as contingent labor, marketing, and travel expenses. Collaboration with Product Development and Engineering by approving new vendors and products, while regular supplier management includes site visits, evaluations, and quarterly reviews to assess performance and suitability.

New Billerica, Massachusetts

Led multiple procurement activities, including contract development and maintenance, inventory management, logistics coordination with our 3PL across multiple installation sites, and devising new strategies for data integration within emerging systems. Acted as a liaison between the engineering and quality teams and suppliers, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Coordinated adjustments within contract obligations, managed material shortages, addressed quality concerns, and monitored deliverables.

Metairie, Lousiana

Evaluated assigned contracts, recommended, and implemented sourcing/contracting strategies for highly technical projects within the construction of Delta House 2 oil platform. Frequently served as a lead. Procured equipment, bulk materials, and services for assigned projects, ensuring purchases were within budget and in accordance with all project specifications and delivery schedule requirements. Conducted commercial bid evaluations and prepared, issued, and administered purchase orders.

Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Qualified vendors, evaluated bids, and negotiated prices and terms for procuring essential raw materials for paint manufacturing, encompassing epoxies, resins, polymers, binders, solvents, etc. Additionally, facilitated the procurement of packaging materials, including cans of various sizes, drums, lids, and labels. Assisted in awarding contracts for general services throughout the facility and managed transportation to and from Port of New Orleans. Lastly, tracked purchases, monitored vendor quality, and maintained a current database of vendor information.

Coordinated events and established relationships, while also strengthening existing connections with new organizations and personnel. Assisted the President and Vice President in organizing volunteering events and facilitating weekly meetings. Accounted for any changes in the schedule and communicated such adjustments to all members of the executive board.

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Directed subordinates and superiors by providing tactical and technical guidance. Forecasted and adjusted decisions in a high-pressure environment. Instructed and supervised team members in procedures and skills to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.