Management of the local sourcing of all direct procurement categories, (ie; SUT, Lab Supplies, MFG Supplies, Chemicals, Fluids, Filtration, Devices, Primary & Secondary Packaging) and vendors to support requirements consistent with quality, reliability, service, cost and delivery. Manages and responds to materials and supply orders problems and other local procurement issues to ensure supply continuity. Implements sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned project and associated activities as a member of multiple Global Category teams and supports multiple categories.

Manage the purchase orders process for domestic and international purchases to ensure correct costing, quantities and delivery dates based on production needs. Forecast of raw material needs and detailed inventory management to be aligned with Headquarters guidelines to keep a lean stock. Monitor all supplier deliveries from departure point to delivery and report status of critical items daily and process rush/overnight orders Work with Operations team to provide qualified service providers for building and operational needs. Negotiation and creating contracts with suppliers for short and long-term purchases to establish a successful commercial partnership. Accomplishments: Implementation of electronic processing of capital expenditure and indirect spend to be recorded and track in MRP System (Macola) via electronic purchase order Effective implementation for supplier management and score, removing suppliers with poor performance. Successful strategic sourcing for components from Asia to North America cost effectively.

Establish source of supply, negotiate prices and delivery dates and other necessary commitments, based upon authorized requisition.Maintains consistency with the Programs requirements and compliance with company policies and Federal regulations.Bids evaluation and price analysisProvide guidance and information to requester including communication of procurement actions and assistance with special or complex requirements.Negotiate with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections and losses, return of materials, over shipments and missing assets and cancellations.Assist in RFP and price analysis for new proposals and Business development

SAP invoicing and credit processing.Manage receivables in SAP and BTAMS systems for monthly forecasting to reduce credit period.Invoicing customers via the BTAMS and SAP systems.Responsible for all procurement transactions for the Training AcademyLiaison for vendors and suppliers of Bell Training AcademyLiaison for Hotels and catering services for Training AcademyCyber Source payment processing and weekly report for all check and credit card payments to Finance Department.Coordinates and schedules all required resources for instructional courses to be conducted at BTA. This includes receiving and processing requests, developing and maintaining course calendars, and coordinating requirements for classrooms, instructors, labs and shops, aircraft and courseware. Maintains customer-student training records and history, payment methods and status, demographic and corporate information. Operates the Bell Helicopter Training Academy Management System (BTAMS) to schedule customer training and allocate resources in support of he scheduled training. Determines status of customer payments, accounts receivable and training charges. Performs collection of accounts and keeps management advised of status of customer accounts. Assists customers with issues such as lodging, transportation, foreign exchange of funds, foreign language translation, and travel arrangements. Supports preparation of catalog of Training Courses including course description and schedule updates, and coordination/ communication with local hotels to secure adequate housing and transportation for customers. Provides support and assistance to the Business development team in preparing proposal responses and contract submittals. Ongoing translation and interpretation services for Spanish speaking customers and documents.

Perform evaluations of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.Transact inventory between departments using the inventory management system within the company.Proactively monitors and maintains inventory levels across the region in partnership with the buyer team and internal parties.Responsible for the efficient flow of inventory between the distribution center and accounts through the shipment and delivery of inventory, in alignment with customer needs and organizational policiesCommunicate information on inventory levels and needs to the sales team and buyer team.Analyze inventory levels and production. Develops and implements strategies to maximize optimal inventory levels within the region. Implementation of corrective procedures in response to the adjustments, also assist in answering and correcting daily inventory issues that may arise.Partner internal departments to provide recommendations and execute on improvements to inventory procedures, in alignment with the needs of plants, while maintaining compliance with organizational and policy requirements.Utilize problem solving techniques, tact and discretion when handling interaction with purchasing departments, accounts payable and manufacturing plants.Participate in cycle counting to keep inventory quantities accurate, developing processes for the transaction of inventory within the production floor and the transaction of scrap materials.

Managed supply ordering and supplies distribution.Responsible for all administrative tasks for the Purchasing department and creating and updating confidential administrative reports, projects, meeting scheduling & agendas, travel and function planning.Assisted with research project, created spreadsheets, charts and presentations. Assisted logistics for meetings including rooms reservation, catering coordination and tracking, being one the largest the North American Purchasing Convention held in Mexico City, where I managed travel logistics for 200 people attending the convention, including special arrangements for personnel who requested it. Coordinated and managed special projects and off site events.Lead members for the Innovation and sustainability global team in Mexico.