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Nashville Metropolitan Area

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

• Provided key support in large supplier re-sourcing project. Prepared quote package that included key supplier info as well as general cost. Strategically awarded suppliers after multiple different rounds of quoting. (Savings totaled nearly 2 million)• Collaborated with other interns to complete a supplier management summer project. Streamlined supply chain communication by onboarding both internal buyers and external suppliers on to one platform. Uploaded key supplier information such as quality certificates, supplier payment terms and contracts. Provided supplier financial ratings using supplier risk management software and PowerBI.• Assisted manager with day-to-day supply chain operations including updating spend and volume projections across multiple different projects, as well as participating in supplier meetings

North America

• Assisted in market survey and category strategy across all Henkel business units in both direct and indirect purchasing• Provided detailed research, analysis, and insights regarding supplier spend and capabilities• Led and participated in meetings with suppliers to gather required information for spend consolidation projects• Prepared multiple different bid packages and templates across all business units (Total 5 million in spend)• Increased spend transparency for raw materials across two different business units totaling 10 million in spend