Prepare and process RFQ’s and Purchase Orders for the procurement of materials and supplies needed for production.Obtains, and analyzes quotes to ensure the best costs, payment terms and delivery options.Expedites purchase orders and requests from internal customers as needed.Support engineering and sales teams in obtaining RFQ’s.Drive cost savings through continuous improvement.Work with vendors and internal team(s) on defective goods or services to determine root case and corrective actions.Responsible for resolving shortages and issues with suppliers.Monitor, track, and provide feedback on supplier’s performance, delivery and quality.Perform monthly supplier evaluations, KPI’s

New product sourcing, vendor relationships, and sales opportunity coordinationSource products from leading manufacturers to meet short response time expectations.Introduce new products and communicate promotions to relevant marketing associates. Develop a “Go to Market” campaign strategy for new product introductions.Build New Product Introductions (NPIs) immediately after launch to capitalize on market impact.Spearhead strategic workshops to develop the supplier online and offline promotional campaigns.Coordinate Optimas

Responsibilities:- Manage the procurement process from submission of purchase requests through payment of vendor invoice.- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.- Resolve questions for MDA stakeholders and suppliers.- Negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and terms.- Competitively bid jobs that are not covered by contractual agreements.- Identify sources for special items, or requests that require quick turnaround.- Review submitted art files for compliance with MDA identity guidelines.

Balanced gross profit, sales and revenue to a total of $50 Million in annual sales.Led a team of 15 Sourcing Specialist responsible for procurement of specialty items for commercial and government customers. Worked with internal sales personnel to ensure timely delivery of product procured through sourcing.Maintained existing supplier relations and built new relations with external suppliers.Negotiated terms and conditions with any new suppliers and set performance expectations.Followed Continuous Improvement/Lean principles and developed processes and tools to reduce total unit cost and improve service levels.Involved in ISO certification process.

Involved in Safety and Security procurement team responsible for maintaining inventorylevels.Worked on adding new items to warehouse and returned obsolete inventory.Solved inventory discrepancies with all distribution centers.Worked directly with Category Manager of Safety and Security on vendor performance and recommended improvements for supplier proformance.