Served as the lead Commodity Buyer for North America for both commercial and military helicopters overseeing the commodities of: Build-to-Print, Raw Materials, Structural, Transparencies, and MRO while simultaneously managing $40M in Spend. Develop and solicit RFx packages to approved Sub-Contractors based on pre-project discussions with Engineering, Quality Management, and Program Management. Once bids are submitted, create a Bid Analysis in order to evaluate the Sub-Contractor Bids before presenting to same multi-functional team before we deliberate and approve of overall Winner of the package. Negotiate commercial Terms and Conditions, Payment Terms, PO contractual language (including FAR/DFAR requirements when applicable), Project Schedule, Scope of Work, Material and Time rates, and other various conditions. Monitor supplier contracts within SharePoint. Source, onboard, and manage the Vendor Onboarding process. Assist in escalating supplier issues and performance when needed. Work with Procurement personnel to update Item Master on a daily basis within SAP. Attend supplier trade shows when applicable to scout for new and qualified suppliers. Perform Make vs Buy Analysis in collaboration with our Mississippi and Canada manufacturing sites. Ultimately responsible for managing the overall Cost, Quality, Technical, and Delivery Performance of my portfolio of suppliers while also building everlasting proactive and effective relationships with both suppliers and internal customers.• Negotiated a 3-year extension of a Long-Term Pricing Agreement (LTA) with one of top Build-to-Print suppliers to generate 7% reduction in Cost Savings over that timeframe• Created process and template for MRO team to use when they needed to justify Single-Source solicitation for an order• Completed 70% of my 2024 Vendor Pricing submittals in comparison to other Senior Strategic Buyers who had 50% or below in relation to project deadline

Planned and executed the material planning, purchasing, expediting, and logistics associated with Engineered Equipment and Systems regarding the construction and completion of the Ohio State University CHP project (power plant), Genesis Alkali GOP project (gold mine), DC Palmer project, and a few other various small projects. Discussed with Engineering and Field Procurement on appropriate Project Timelines in order to prioritize Bid Packages. Created in-depth RFP packages and solicited to Approved Vendors in accordance within MasTec system or the Client’s Prime Contract. Once obtaining all Bids, created Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE’s) to present Procurement’s recommendation to Management, Engineering, and Project Management. Once gaining proper approval according to Mastec’s “Authority Matrix”, created a PO/Contract and submitted to Vendor while simultaneously negotiating Terms and Conditions, Payment Milestones, and Delivery. Prequalified Vendors in order to get them added onto the company’s AVL, and be able to submit RFP’s. Constructed and implemented CO’s (Change Orders) if there was an update in Scope of Work, delivery or payment schedule, or other. Additionally, created Project Procurement folders as a means for backup for all Project Teams. Approved Invoices to help Close out PO’s. • Helped lead weekly Procurement Status Report (PSR’s) with Field Procurement Manager• Lead Supplier meetings to discuss Project specific information• Helped build RFP Packages for other Buyers if they required assistance or guidance

Managed the entire Purchase Order process, encompassing from Purchase Requisition to Inventory for 3 separate Stolle facilities to orders being paid. Individually managed a total of 25 suppliers with my commodities consisting of metal and Aluminum Castings, machined components, cable assemblies, and a few sub-assemblies. Coordinated the delivery of the castings to machining suppliers, and tracked the progress of all Open PO’s to ensure On Time Delivery meeting the Production Schedule. Updated Part Attributes within IFS (Stolle’s ERP system) on a daily basis. Negotiated with suppliers on Cost Reduction opportunities, expedites, and delivery improvements. Resolved any 3-Way matching documentation. Monitored main KPI’s to discuss with Suppliers on how to improve their status and business position with Stolle. Discussed daily with Supply Chain Manager on Safety Stock levels and MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) for all parts. Send Monthly/Bi-Annual Forecasts to Suppliers.• Only Senior Buyer on entire Purchasing team that created Work Orders and subsequent PO’s for a few sub-assemblies that required Outside Operation services• One of two Senior Buyers out of a total of 12 to solely focus on Castings as one of their main Commodities• Discovered within 3 months’ of employment that the entire ERP system had misleading Lead Times, which was causing several Stock Outs

Using the principles of Project Procurement and Commodity Management, negotiate RFQ packages with suppliers and control an Annual Spend between $13M - $15M. My commodities consists of: machined components, heavy/light metal fabricated parts, brazing alloy, coolers, and other various mechanical equipment and sub-assemblies. Using SAP, convert approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders while simultaneously adhering to TECO’s purchasing policies and any United States federal government purchasing policies/procedures. Schedule those placed orders to arrive within the Master Production Schedule at the appropriate time so that they aren’t idle too long before being issued into WIP. Working in collaboration with Engineering, Project Management, and Quality Assurance, maintain any updated Bill of Material drawings and Spec Reports and then send to our Vendors. Perform RMA’s when orders either arrived damaged, aren’t fabricated appropriately, or need to be returned for Credit. Source and provide on-boarding for new vendors to improve TECO’s business leverage in order to drive an increase in Cost Savings and decrease overall Risk. Operating in Microsoft Word, red-line contracts regarding Terms and Conditions of placed orders. Budgeted accordingly for the 2021 fiscal year with entire Purchasing team.• Sourced and brought aboard 3 new Vendors within my 1st month of employment• Achieved the 2nd largest Delta of Cost Savings within the entire Purchasing team in 2020, while having only been there 4 months• Attained 60% of my targeted 2021 goal of Total Cost Savings within the first 4 months of 2021• Trained 1 Buyer to use a designed tool that I designed to help her keep track of her 3 month supply of inventory• Communicated with the Materials Manager that we needed to start using Vendor Management procedures more effectively, and suggested using Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s) to grade our Vendors using KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)

Managed an annual spend of $7M - $10M compromising of electrical components, machined parts, and MRO equipment in accordance with Powell’s “Authority guidelines” with approved vendors in order to assemble Engineered-To-Order industrial Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers and Switchgears. Processed and converted Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders in a timely manner for both the Houston assembly plant and Mexico facility. Planned and adjusted the Supplier delivery schedules in accordance with the Master Production Schedule and Sales Division schedule. Expedited order or potential shipments when needed. Maintained and updated vendor data (Lead Times, Pricing, Item Attributes, etc.) in Oracle on a daily basis. Manipulated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports in Oracle on a weekly basis, as well as monitored and tracked Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in regards to Vendor Management. Communicated any necessary updates/shortages with Project Management, Planning, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Promptly dispositioned parts on Non-Conforming Requirements report (NCR) to minimize all production delays. • Created, negotiated, and implemented an annual Stocking Agreement based on annual forecast and 3-month Demand with one of our Suppliers for 18 individual “Class B” parts in order to prevent Stock Outs, decrease Lead Time, and decrease On Hand Inventory • Selected by the Operations Manager to provide and lead a training towards other business departments on various Purchasing terminologies, processes and procedures, and how to look up Purchasing data from their point-of-view• Consistently upheld my Portfolio of Suppliers to meet or exceed On Time Delivery of 92%, and helped alleviate their parts under the 3.4M Parts Per Defect per Six Sigma

Accountable for indirect procurement for the firm’s world-wide operations. Executed the end-to-end purchasing process while administering over 200 supply and service contracts with U.S. and International vendors. Created and processed Purchase Requisitions, sourced domestic and international vendors, performed cost analysis and awarded PO’s/contracts/bids, expedited orders, and performed RMA’s. Assisted the Director of Administration with the creation, monthly analysis, and maintenance of CAPEX and Operating budgets by allocating purchases and invoices to the proper budget.• Assisted the Director of Administration negotiate, with a select vendor, an 8% discount on all supplies ordered and an annual 7% end-of-year rebate• Successfully researched, gained Upper Management approval and implemented a new Purchasing system (Ariett) that has resulted in savings of $12,500 annually by optimizing Requisition and PO management, missed requests and turnaround time• Reduced turnaround time and shipping costs on laptops by instituting a new planning & forecasting system

Provided internal customer service for the Steam Turbine, Tool Room, and Welding departments in the form of reviewing Purchase Requisitions/ Pick Tickets and creating the requisitions into PO’s for MRO equipment and services. Held responsible for the timely placement of PO’s and tracking delivery of the orders. Maintained stock inventory levels within the approved guidelines.• Assisted the Purchasing Manager with the creation of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets containing formulas and Pivot Tables/Charts• Sourced 416 Stainless Steel water-jetted plates needed for a Hot Shot resulting in a 7% discount compared to using a familiar vendor

Executed the role of Commodity buyer for the Company's frac valve parts and repair kits for fully assembled API 6A standard valves and wellhead equipment. Accountable for entire purchasing process encompassing from sourcing domestic and international vendors, awarding and expediting PO's, as well as performing RMA's due to quality disputes or missing units. Using MRP, planned accordingly for adequate amount of inventory for over 200 different valve Bill of Material pieces. • Constructed a commercial bid package on all 2015 Needle Valves of all sizes and material that resulted in a 10% discount against the original estimation• Reduced inventory and company costs by effectively working with the Bakersfield Buyer and the Manufacturing Manager in evaluating and ultimately utilizing purchased versus manufactured goods for an Australian sales order• Saved $870,000 for the company by utilizing a Chinese vendor for finished valve parts for a new rental customer

Incorporated evaluating Purchase Requisitions within SAP, and issuing formal Purchase Orders daily. Promptly fulfilled needs of internal customers in a cost-effective manner while maintaining an open line of communication on status of PO's for petrochemicals and plastics.

Inside Sales Support required providing external customer service on pricing, inventory, billing, and delivery on flow products for drilling rigs. Sales Support required issuing Quotes, RFQ's, and PO's to customers/vendors, and close them out daily. Offered support as well on Inventory Management by auditing and reconciling consignment orders for individual drilling rigs.• Purchased $32,000 of outsourced pump modules, valves, and seats during my 3rd week of employment for a Hot Shot order at 10 PM• Solved a switched order problem by contacting 2 different rigs and shipping each other the correct order by overnight shipping

Solely processed between $30,000 and $90,000 of Requisitions and Purchase Orders for materials, equipment, and transportation on a daily basis. An additional responsibility was to provide daily updates of Platt's Report pricing to the Buyers, Warehouse Managers, and Purchasing Manager. Furthermore, charged with creating and preparing monthly inventory and logistics reports to the Operations and Supply Chain departments.

Primary responsibilities included review and interpretation of commercial contracts to ensure business customers were billed according to contractual terms, analyze failed SAP transactions and determine corrective actions, and ensure SAP master data was corrected. The 4-person team evaluated and processed approximately 1,000-1,300 contracts/invoices daily.• Personally discovered, through the application of strong contract interpretation skills, approximately 15,000 inaccuracies that would have resulted in inaccurate billings and delayed cash receipts