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Austin, Tx, Us

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Waltham, Ma, Us

Rock Hill, Sc, Us

 Managed the procurement and sourcing strategy for a new product with 150+ unique part numbersfrom proof of concept to full-scale production Led the strategic sourcing process including RFQ development, quotation reviews, supplier/contractnegotiations and supplier development Worked with various stakeholders to develop new strategic suppliers with systems to support quickdevelopment, low cost, and high quality parts Collaborated with engineers to ensure the product is designed to be cost-effective and scalable

Waltham, Ma, Us

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from capacity planning, quoting, strategic ordering, inventory strategies, and effective communication for an annual spend of over $20M• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) including sourcing, quoting, SKU activation and setup• Implemented On Time Delivery (OTD) tracking process to more effectively manage supplier performance• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for schedule adherence, risk mitigation, on time delivery, and sales• Expedite critical shortages to support unforeseen demand spikes, such as COVID test kits, contributing to over $15.5 billion in segment revenue• Mitigate inventory risk of over $800k in order management, contributing to a site inventory reduction of $14M• Coordinate cost savings initiatives, from sourcing to qualifications/validation, leading to $700k of savings in Purchase Price Variance for FY22

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Manage purchase orders to ensure parts are received on-time with minimal impact to inventory and cost; increasing supplier on-time delivery by an average of 16%• Review quotes and negotiate pricing, lead time, quantity, and usage• Manage the purchased components for one of three product lines at Fort Worth, improving line items shipped complete by 5.5%• Oversee the set-up of suppliers for the division, including gathering the necessary documents, signatures, and certifications such as Non-Disclosure Agreements• Developed and implemented new purchasing policy at the division level to improve accuracy and visibility of supplier deliveries• Created a standardized work instructions and procedures for buyers in the Stratoflex division

Grand Prairie, Tx, Us

• Spearheaded project to geographically map over 350 suppliers with data on Tableau to strengthen strategic decision-making • Compose weekly supplier highlights that are sent to over 200 employees, including high-level executives• Manage deadlines and assist in completion of various SQA/SCM team projects• Attend on-site supplier visits and audits• Create PowerPoint presentations with supplier data and performances for analysis in monthly team meetings• Plan and coordinate company events, including venue acquisition and hotel reservations

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

• Executed sales exceeding $4K in computer and home theater products by upselling services• Collaborated with colleagues to achieve top 10% in sales companywide for month of November 2013• Advised customers and provided knowledgeable recommendations on computer products and services• Conducted inventory audits to replenish inventories while minimizing excess

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Supply Chain Management

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