Manage indirect spend across more than 500 suppliers with a spend exceeding $130 million. Leading freight cost optimization projects across operating companies that will total in over $2 million in cost savings upon completion. Contract negotiations for new vendors ranging from consultants to capital equipment suppliers. Renegotiated payment term with existing vendors resulting in a 5% increase in days payable outstanding (DPO). Developed and manage standard process to USMCA certify a major product. Resulting in over $2 million in tariffs avoidance for customers.

Project Lead for supply chain on all new product introductions and product refreshes. Managed 6-10 projects for up to 4 different operating companies simultaneously. Managed ramp up and ramp down of inventory levels for product refreshes to ensure timely implementation while mitigating scrap and rework cost. Managed a team of 5: prototype procurement team of 3 as well as a team of 2 responsible for Engineering Change Orders (ECO)

In 2020 managed 49 suppliers, overseeing spend of nearly $30 million. Successfully expanded that supplier base to 61 suppliers in 2021, increasing spend to $40 million. Collaborated closely with engineering and materials teams, during global chip shortage, to secure critical components and ensure uninterrupted facility operations. Negotiated favorable prices on temporary changes driven by the global chip shortage, resulting in over $2 million in cost avoidance.

Trained all new Supply Chain Analyst. Project Manager for implementing Kanban system to optimize inventory for our largest warehouse. Buyer for all product refreshes and new product prototypes.

Conducted research to find and support grant submissions for local schools. Additionally was a teaching assistant for Calculus 1.