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Stamford, Ct, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Engineer data acquisition processes to gather and refine relevant procurement data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.• Design and implement Power BI dashboards to visualize complex procurement analytics, facilitating data-driven decision-making and improving overall transparency.• Spearheaded major project in tracking commodity prices, employing them to construct comprehensive should-cost models for effective procurement decisions.• Developed a supplier scorecard integrating various Key Performance Indicators such as price fluctuation analysis over time, payment terms, single-sourced percentage, evaluation of country-of-origin dynamics, and monitoring currency trends.• Innovatively utilized Viima as a tool to manage innovation data, enhancing collaboration within the procurement framework.• Provide training and support to internal teams on data analytics tools and techniques, promoting a culture of data literacy and empowerment within the procurement function.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Led end-to-end management of large-scale, high-spending market events, overseeing supplier identification, qualification, and contract award processes to ensure optimal procurement outcomes.• Applied sophisticated statistical and analytical methodologies to proactively identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities within the procurement organization, driving continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement initiatives.• Conducted thorough analysis of external bid packages, meticulously evaluating factors such as cost, tariffs, quality, and other relevant criteria to deliver well-informed supplier recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.• Delivered clear and concise presentations of analysis to executive leadership, including the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, and Chief Supply Chain Officer, providing insights and recommendations.

Storrs, Ct, Us

Hickory, North Carolina, Us

• Analyzed repair data to identify quality issue trends, using root cause analysis to guide targeted improvement strategies.• Developed tailored presentations for key clients, such as Comcast, highlighting quality assurance initiatives and solutions to enhance satisfaction and retention.• Created a strategic proposal to partner with a top data analytics firm, aiming to optimize logistics and improve supply chain.• Designed an efficient reporting system using Excel macros and VBA, automating report generation to enhance data analysis and decision-making accuracy.

• Utilized Solidworks to design and develop detailed Operation Sheets, providing machinists with comprehensive instructions for the precise fabrication of essential components for turboalternators and turbocompressors.• Implemented efficient organizational systems to meticulously track and manage parts inventory across multiple projects, ensuring timely availability of components and adherence to production schedules.• Spearheaded a project focused on the sourcing of a specialized heat exchanger.

Bachelor'S Degree, Management And Engineering Of Manufacturing

Certificate, Lean Six Sigma