 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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