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Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, De

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, De

• Implemented complex Category Strategies following TOM and developed it for a decentralized model, including complexity reduction & negotiation strategy for $60M US External Services & BPO category.• Evaluated and classified sourcing risks, devised risk mitigation measures, and managed risk exposure.• Identified potential innovations and provided local market intelligence.• Managed and evaluated existing and potential local suppliers and maintained supplier relationships.• Introduced innovation from the external marketplace to resolve potential issues at an early stage.• Optimized buying channels and leveraged market opportunities.• Leveraged sourcing tools, including e-market auctions and parallel negotiations.• Maximized the usage of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) or Frame Service Agreements (FSAs) where possible.• Led and drove Regional Sourcing projects.• Developed and implemented supplier score cards, increasing our partnerships with key suppliers• Exhibited a results-driven mindset, self-starter attitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple business priorities concurrently.

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, De

• Strategically managed the entire lifecycle of raw materials and media/solutions, ensuring seamless integration into BIAH Biological production workflows.• Pioneered a Raw Material risk categorization system at the STJ site, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling adoption across other operational units.• Realized cost reductions of approximately $3.5 million by standardizing pack sizes and extending material use, significantly impacting the bottom line.• Oversaw material CAPAs and deviations, utilizing the Trackwise system to maintain quality and compliance standards.• Conducted comprehensive material reviews to optimize economic order quantities and maintain ideal stock levels, ensuring operational readiness.• Collaborated with cross functional teams—including Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Regulatory—to adapt systems and processes in alignment with evolving business needs.• Showcased a strong capability in strategic planning and execution of intricate procurement operations, innovative problem-solving and a commitment to compliance and quality management.

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, De

• Manage $120 Million and 250 suppliers in indirect and contract spend of Sales & Marketing, Research & Development, Human Resources, and Enabling Functions• Developed low cost sourcing strategies and negotiated pricing and terms/conditions of contracts, procurement events• Achieved ~$80,000 Cost savings in 2016 through standardization / consolidation on MRO parts. • Achieved ~$255,000 Cost savings in 2016 through indirect re-cost contract negotiations• Appointed by management to be team’s SAP- Super Key User (SME) for Purchasing• Responsible for building and implementing training documents for new hires on the GBS systems needed for roles• Troubleshooting system issues and providing customer service to business partners in need• Responsible for testing system upgrades• Purchasing Internal Control Champion

Birmingham, Al, Us

• Support of Cylinders, Rotation Bearings, Hydraulics, and Composites commodities at the corporate level.• Liaison between suppliers and internal Altec organizations in terms of EOQ’s, lead times, quoting, pricing, invoicing, delivery, and quality• Negotiations of pricing contracts• Negotiation of stocking agreements• Instrumental in immediate communication with suppliers when delivery goals were not met• Identified root cause of delivery issues and coordinated a solution internally/externally • Support of process improvement regarding Qlikview, Oracle reports, iSupplier, and Global Sourcing.• Demonstrated successful decision-making and a high level of independence in this position.

Birmingham, Al, Us

• Responsible for the purchasing of materials, equipment, & supplies from vendors at the plant level.• Managed Kanban Inventory system as well trained all new associates on the program• Initiated quote process for services, suppliers, and equipment• Prepared and processed purchasing forms• Responsible for managing lean inventory practices• Responsible for managing invoices• Responsible for effectively managing future demand