• Develops and executes sourcing strategies to ensue supply chain readiness for top-priority NPI programs targeting new and existing customers.• On track to achieve 47% MCOS reduction within two quarters from program inception, through outsourcing and supplier negotiation.• Presents on behalf of cross-functional teams to Operations Vice Presidents and Directors on manufacturing strategies, procurement, material readiness, and supplier management.

• Successfully defended an MDP product from competition to maintain 100% market share.• Defined and published an internal process on “lead time” improvement using manufacturing forecast and supplier liability agreement.• Improved negotiation efficiencies on NPI “should cost” process across multiple business units by reducing conflicting internal interests.

• Led supplier engagement and manufacturing process mapping for a new business unit.• Facilitated weekly cadence with suppliers and resolved impasses with legal team on non-disclosure agreements.

• Transitioned from domestic to foreign suppliers to achieve cost reduction and established supply chain readiness via contract manufacturers.• Owned supplier performance evaluation scorecard for business unit and advised quarterly input to NPI Operations management.

NPI buyer responsible for OEM and fabricated purchase order placement, procurement PLC, and expediting in both Oracle and SAP ERP systems. SRM focal to initiate shopping carts, supplier additions and AP Online approvals. Create purchase orders and manage SAP and Oracle reports of materials, equipment and components for Terracotta test build and various projects. Manage check request and wire request process and initiate payment process for CTO group. Negotiate cost reduction, expedite purchase orders, execute and cancel pull-ins, push-outs and planned orders as prioritized. Track order delivery commitments and inventory receipts and resolve vendor payment issues.