In charge of effectively managing all facets of procurement to support organizational operations efficiently and economically. This encompasses the acquisition of raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies, as well as the strategic planning and coordination of deliveries to optimize inventories, aligning with production schedules and business requirements.

- Managed high-volume procurement of repair services for critical aircraft simulator components, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations.- Negotiated with OEMs and third-party service providers, achieving significant cost reductions and on-time delivery.- Collaborated with logistics personnel at military bases nationwide to streamline repair processes and optimize inventory levels.

- Sourced and procured complex electronic components (PWBs) for aerospace applications, working closely with engineering teams to ensure quality and compliance.- Conducted RFQs under FAR requirements, evaluated vendor quotes, and negotiated contracts to secure best value.- Prepared compliance packages for purchases exceeding Simplified Acquisition Thresholds (SAT) per FAR Part 15.

- Support supply chain buyers by providing follow-up on purchase orders, expediting them, and performing data maintenance.- Generate weekly and ad hoc reports to prioritize and improve the department’s overall on-time delivery metrics—contact suppliers to expedite material deliveries.- Manage the gathering of government compliance (DFARS) related documents. Maintain purchase order delivery dates and supplier documentation in SAP.

Lead indirect spend of capital equipment for major accounts. Collaborate with clients to utilize Accenture's Seven Step Procurement Process. Worked with client stakeholders to identify opportunities, run sourcing events, and make supplier selections based on reviewing bids received. Industries of clients included Food Processing,Beverages, Automotive, and ChemicalsCommodities: Food processing equipment, conveyor systems, elevators, construction services, paving, HVAC, Regen Thermo Oxiders (RTOs).

Member of a Procurement BPO team located on-site at a major insurance company headquartered in NYC. The Spend Manager residing at the client's site(s) works with stakeholders of the most significant spend categories to identify strategic sourcing initiatives. Once an initiative is determined, the Spend Manager will assemble a sourcing team to run the chosen type of event (RFx, direct negotiation, eAuction, etc.). The spend manager then effectively manages the project from the client’s side by reporting on project status, metrics, and savings and keeping the project on track.Commodities: Open source storage, HANA storage, enterprise software, Telecommunications Service Provider (TSP) desktop support, Cisco, desktop computers and peripherals, shrink-wrapped software.

Leads indirect spending on construction services and facilities management for large financial institutions with banking centers nationwide. Ran sourcing events for building construction, office furniture, security, waste management, architectural, and janitorial services.Commodities: Ground-up construction, construction refurbs, building trades, architects, office furniture, janitorial, waste management, security guards, landscaping.

Tactical Buyer as part of a Tail Spend Management initiative for a major pharmaceutical company. Utilized SAP SRM application to work on pre-requisition indirect spend opportunities exceeding $10K. Run sourcing events and negotiate with suppliers to achieve savings that would only have been realized if pushed to the Tail Spend program. Commodities include construction, building maintenance, capital equipment, and professional services. Commodities: construction management, general contractors, building maintenance, HVAC, MEP, commercial roofing, scientific research, equipment, clinical research services,

Leverage knowledge of materials management processes and transactions within the SAP environment to troubleshoot purchasing issues impacting inventory levels quickly. Resolve escalated issues in cooperation with all involved parties. Interface with third-party logistic employees, primarily in the Receiving area, ASN suppliers, and internal customers, to obtain process critical information and documentation that impacts the receiving of materials. Train Receiving personnel on SAP transaction codes. Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to monitor non-conforming inventory (NCI) status.

I maintained a contract management system compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements for contracts totaling over $50 million. I investigated and resolved contract discrepancies with the sales force, ensuring accurate billing and customer satisfaction. Additionally, I developed Crystal Reports queries to generate summary reports for the sales team, improving data visibility and decision-making.

Manage a portfolio of supplier contracts for vital raw materials used to manufacture epoxy resins and hardeners, totaling $100 million annually. Advise plant buyers on purchasing policy and daily activities and train lab employees on online purchasing methods. Prepare cost-driver analyses and forecast future contract pricing for the senior leadership team—draft standardized purchasing processes aligned with ISO 9000 procedures. Serve as SAP 4.6 upgrade implementation team member to add functionality and complete system testing. Reconcile discrepancies between product demand and supply constraints at S&OP meetings.

Balance customer needs and company interests through accurate sales forecasting with material supply to consistently fulfill demand, sustain the highest level of service, and maintain the lowest on-hand inventory levels. Contribute to sales-and-operations-planning process, interfacing with sales to identify future product demand and planning phase-in / phase-out process—team up with plants to devise supply plan based on material availability and plant constraints. Formulate forecasts, resolve issues, and arrange ocean transportation for specific shipments. Calculated product demand for over 100 products and utilized the SAP ERP system to extract sales information and input production plans.

Pharmaceuticals

Fashion jewelry for major retailers.

Emergency lighting and UPS systems.

X-ray devices, CT scanners, MRI and Linear Accelerators for medical.