Sofreh LLC specializes in procurement and supply chain solutions, offering expert services in sourcing hard-to-find parts. Founded in 2021, we are committed to delivering efficient and innovative solutions to meet the unique supply chain needs of our clients."

• Initiates sourcing activities in the plant and supports productivity actions implementation. • Participates in new business acquisition activities for the plants as required • Ensures that all necessary supplier and part information are correctly registered in the plant ERP and other relevant systems. • Orders PPAP and production parts, as required.• Manages contracts with assigned local suppliers per Company policies. Approved Vendor List (AVL) and Productivity • Works in concert with Engineering for changes and revisions of current material. • Help project engineers in sourcing for new product development.• For any quality or delivery issue, ensures that appropriate action plans are implemented in the plant by the SQA or Supply Chain team. Charges the suppliers for all justified costs related to non-quality or missed delivery costs generated and ensures full and timely payment.• Manages the purchasing budget performance follow-up in the plants and runs, in coordination with the Regional Commodity Buyers, all necessary sourcing and action plans to ensure budget achievement (negotiation, re-sourcing, VA/VE., etc.). • Applies Region/Division/Group policy & contracts, and negotiates specific local requirements for their implementation. • Manages contracts with assigned local suppliers per Company policies. Approved Vendor List (AVL) and Productivity• Priorities local resolution of issues but escalates to Regional Commodity Purchasing when needed. Reporting and System Ensure transparency, accuracy and consistency of data in the purchasing information systems. • Ensures the PAP system is kept updated on a weekly basis for all the assigned plants. • Works closely with Plant Controller’s and Purchasing Manager to report purchasing performance. • Manages accurate and on time monthly reporting by the plant according to the Division’s processes and tools.

• Same tasks and responsibilities as my current position at GKN Driveline but for electronic commodities

- Taught college algebra and pre-calculus- Used extra office hours to work with students who needed more help- Administered students’ online work, tests and homework

• Developed and managed all activities associated with global indirect sourcing, capital equipment purchasing, delivery and cost analysis of maritime equipment.• Established and maintained professional relationships with internal and external counterparts• Participated with executives to establish strategic plans and objectives.• Managed the supply base by monitoring, reporting, and providing recommendations on issues which could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.• Developed and managed working relationships with both customers and suppliers of indirect materials and services to manage resolution of supplier issues. • Monitored the compliance of suppliers' BOM and technical specs of the goods with clients’ field representatives.• Adhered to company and procurement policies and procedures.

- Prepared the necessary documents for successful biding.- Supervised a residential sound proofing installation project, including leadership and guidance for crew.- Responsible for site completions to meet or exceed customer satisfaction.- Maintained communications with client contractor field personnel.- Oversaw changed orders and associated documents for payment.

- Purchased raw material, machinery, tools, engineering services, and spare parts for high volume production.- Identified, evaluated and facilitated the selection process for potential local and global suppliers- Continuous contact with primary suppliers to ensure quality, on timeliness, and price competitiveness to achieve aggressive saving- Monitored and expedited delivery of the orders to satisfy the issuing departments' requirement and resolution of account payable issues

- In charge of localization of CKD parts- Evaluated local suppliers’ technical ability and reliability- Provided local suppliers with the necessary technical information to improve productivity- Updated local suppliers with Nissan engineering changes- Monitored localized parts quality for continuous supplier’s improvement

- Improved manufacturability and quality of various automatic transmission components.- Provided engineering support for new automatic transmission parts development and identified opportunities for product quality improvement.