Leah Cooper, Cpsm Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Carmel, In, Us

Currently holding the position of Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, overseeing IT/Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) procurement encompassing software, hardware, and labor categories. Key responsibilities include:• Negotiating agreements, managing renewals, and overseeing terminations to optimize vendor relationships and ensure favorable terms saving more than $350K in the first six months.• Orchestrating Sourcing Events such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to source the best-in-class solutions and services to include RFPs for a Data Modernization Consultant and Cloud Faxing Solution.• Spearheading Annual Business Reviews (ABRs) with both suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate performance and align strategies for mutual success.• Championing process enhancements within Allied by implementing standards and driving tool adoption (e.g., Graphite Connect, Microsoft Suite, Oracle Cloud) to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.• Crafting comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide the Strategic Sourcing Team towards consistent excellence and best practices in procurement methodologies.

With the sale of ADESA US to Carvana, I have transitioned from KAR Global to ADESA.

Carmel, In, Us

Oversee the supplier lifecycle from a strategic sourcing perspective from the RFx state through contract Conduct regular supplier check ins (cadence calls, QBRs, root cause analysis, and benchmarking).Manage suppliers in the auto parts, contingent labor, human resources support, and marketing among others.Utilize various software platforms such as Salesforce, DocuSign, Workday, Microsoft Teams to communicate and colloborate with various internal stakeholders on projects and iniatives.Work cross functionally with Legal, InfoSec, and Risk to ensure that prospective and current suppliers benefit the organization.Serve as an Initiative Owner on a company wide continuous improvement event managing projects around the contingent labor tracking and stragety, parts purchasing methods, among others.

Spiceland, In, Us

Category Sourcing, focus on the textile industry vendors as it relates to day-to-day production, contract managed lines, and project orderingManage the vendor network for existing suppliers, perform supplier audits, and meet with new vendors to identify potential business partners.Regularly meet with top suppliers to manage supplier performance, quality, and costs are continuously improvingHandle RFI, RFP, RFQ (RFx) services as it relates to textile, coatings, and contract manufacturer requested components Analyze demand, forecast, and market research trends to ensure the accurate materials are able to be sourced in a timely manner from preferred supplierPartner with sales and production to insure the materials and resources are available as close to JIT as possibleResearch industry data both internally and externally to ensure forecast and supplier relationships have the capacity to handle industry changes and trendsDevelop and negotiate contracts and pricing with new and existing vendors, as it pertains to overall, contract manufacturer specific, and by projectKey Results:Instrumental in implementing regular cycle counts to improve inventory accuracy and write offs.Discovered discrepancies in the purchasing calculations that were resulting in over ordering of almost 50% on specific product lineParticipated in Kaizen events with cross-functional teams to improve the start to end of internal processesAwarded the Contract Peer Award (December 2020) for excellence in communication between internal stakeholders and strategic partnerships

Noblesville, Indiana, Us

Utilize MS Dynamics and NetSuite to maintain vendor data bases, cut purchase orders, and track inventory levelsResponsible for transitioning from stocked inventory to just-in-time, and reducing on hand inventory valuation by 90%Work alongside the project management and accounting teams to ensure that we exceed customer expectations and maintain a high profit marginSeek out new vendor relationships and sustain a network of 100+ existing onesOversee the logistics in shipping and receiving for freight and small parcel shipmentsAssisted in the transition to an integrated ERP system Completed IFL (IDSolutions Future Leaders) An 18-month program which instills teamwork and leadership mentality among a cross-functional group of 10 coworkers.

Researched products to meet customers needsManaged customer accounts Efficiently sort and stock merchandise and maintained inventory levels

Analyzing current data, planning and initiating new ways to grow reach, and promotion of services and events.

• Works as a Certified Nurse Aide providing individualized care to each resident• Serves as a member of the nursing team, implementing care plans, coordinating with staff and residents,

•Employed as a Certified Nurse Aide providing care to residents•Was a member of the nursing team, where I observed and monitored the residents to ensure that they received an excellent level of care

Anderson, Indiana, Us

•Served as a shift leader, where I delegated and coordinated with my co-workers •Worked to maintain a pleasant experience for guests through exceptional customer service, processing, and detailed work

Supply Chain Management And International Studies

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