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Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (e.g. Engineering, Program Management, Quality) to identify high spend, long lead time commodities and discover, evaluate, and develop strategic partnerships with sources in both domestic markets (e.g. contiguous US) and international markets (e.g. Europe) that align with business needs.o Develop category strategies for direct material procurement (e.g. PCBAs, Ball Screws/Nuts, Roller Screws/Nuts, LVDTs, et cetera)o Manage supplier… Show more o Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (e.g. Engineering, Program Management, Quality) to identify high spend, long lead time commodities and discover, evaluate, and develop strategic partnerships with sources in both domestic markets (e.g. contiguous US) and international markets (e.g. Europe) that align with business needs.o Develop category strategies for direct material procurement (e.g. PCBAs, Ball Screws/Nuts, Roller Screws/Nuts, LVDTs, et cetera)o Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts (e.g. Payment Terms, Ts & Cs, Pricing Agreements) for new business. Show less

o Developed category strategies for direct material supply chains supporting multiple business divisions and domestic sites.o Awarded business based on company needs/requirements (e.g. scope, schedule, spend) and strategic supply chain tradeoffs (e.g. competencies, capacity, cost).o Managed relationships with suppliers and consolidate network involving those that provide precision machined mechanical components & assemblies.o Created and negotiated contracts (e.g. Long Term… Show more o Developed category strategies for direct material supply chains supporting multiple business divisions and domestic sites.o Awarded business based on company needs/requirements (e.g. scope, schedule, spend) and strategic supply chain tradeoffs (e.g. competencies, capacity, cost).o Managed relationships with suppliers and consolidate network involving those that provide precision machined mechanical components & assemblies.o Created and negotiated contracts (e.g. Long Term Agreements, Amendments, Product Addenda, Inventory Agreements).o Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and develop strategic partnerships in both domestic markets (e.g. regional US) and international/emerging markets (e.g. India), and drive supplier efficiencies and optimized cost via Should Cost modeling. Show less

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Managed supply chain that sourced, produced, and delivered mechanical components and assemblies that aligned with product roadmaps and program requirements.o Defined commodity/category/supplier sourcing strategies to maintain continuity of supply, minimize risk, maximize financial business metrics, and meet schedules for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and legacy/sustaining programs.o Negotiated contracts, allocations, cost reductions, tooling and unit pricing, quantities, lead… Show more o Managed supply chain that sourced, produced, and delivered mechanical components and assemblies that aligned with product roadmaps and program requirements.o Defined commodity/category/supplier sourcing strategies to maintain continuity of supply, minimize risk, maximize financial business metrics, and meet schedules for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and legacy/sustaining programs.o Negotiated contracts, allocations, cost reductions, tooling and unit pricing, quantities, lead times, payment terms, et cetera, from initial RFQ (Request For Quote) to program EOL (End Of Life).o Evaluated supplier relationships, capabilities, agreements, expectations, competitiveness, and metrics/KPIs (Key Performance Indicators, e.g. Cost, Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness) via recurring business reviews.o Protected revenue by monitoring demand, tool life, price variances, and expedited shipping.o Collaborated with internal stakeholders/cross-functional teams (e.g. Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Finance, Quality) to manage supplier partnerships.o Used analytics to evaluate, forecast, and supervise spend, identify changes in buyer and supplier power, and use industry dynamics to company advantage.o Communicated with executives regarding trends, competitive forces, and technology opportunities.o Selected intern and managed her activities for supporting our team (2021/May – 2021/Dec, ~8 months).o Served as a representative for the company-wide Ambassador Program (2019/Jan – 2019/Oct). Show less

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Created and published product cost models based on yields/scrap and BOMs (Bills Of Material) for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and legacy/sustaining programs to executives, core teams, and functional groups.o Identified cost Rs&Os (Risks & Opportunities), analyzed spend scenarios, documented assumptions, created financial models based on production constraints, and presented analyses for each stage of the PLCP (Product Life Cycle Process).o Tracked product cost-saving activities… Show more o Created and published product cost models based on yields/scrap and BOMs (Bills Of Material) for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and legacy/sustaining programs to executives, core teams, and functional groups.o Identified cost Rs&Os (Risks & Opportunities), analyzed spend scenarios, documented assumptions, created financial models based on production constraints, and presented analyses for each stage of the PLCP (Product Life Cycle Process).o Tracked product cost-saving activities related to operations (i.e. supply chain, engineering/design, manufacturing, technology) and solicited commits to achieve financial business targets without compromising TTM (Time To Market) goals. Show less

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Managed procurement activities for direct material in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) builds.o Shepherded new component introductions through qualification process, and communicated expectations to suppliers and schedule updates to functional teamso Determined supply/demand requirements and constraints, ran MRP (Material Requirements Planning), created PRs (Purchase Requisitions) & POs (Purchase Orders), and matched material schedules and availability to product… Show more o Managed procurement activities for direct material in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) builds.o Shepherded new component introductions through qualification process, and communicated expectations to suppliers and schedule updates to functional teamso Determined supply/demand requirements and constraints, ran MRP (Material Requirements Planning), created PRs (Purchase Requisitions) & POs (Purchase Orders), and matched material schedules and availability to product timelines.o Wrote work instructions for tactical activities.o Managed relationships with ~60 suppliers, and contributed Delivery and Responsiveness feedback to supplier QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews).o Received Teamwork & Initiative award (2015/Jul).o Received Teamwork award (2014/Oct). Show less

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Designed, tested and validated functionality and features of product PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies).o Selected electrical components, created electrical specifications and schematics, submitted ECRs (Engineering Change Requests) and RCNs (Request Change Notices), and managed component placement and circuit layout for electrical sub-assemblies.o Performed product and sub-assembly level testing (e.g. signal integrity, power consumption, voltage characterization, SATA… Show more o Designed, tested and validated functionality and features of product PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies).o Selected electrical components, created electrical specifications and schematics, submitted ECRs (Engineering Change Requests) and RCNs (Request Change Notices), and managed component placement and circuit layout for electrical sub-assemblies.o Performed product and sub-assembly level testing (e.g. signal integrity, power consumption, voltage characterization, SATA interface, EMI) and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper integration.o Wrote a test process for confirming products conformed to a communications industry standard.o Selected intern and served as her mentor for activities related to our group (2008/May – 2008/Aug, ~4 months).o Received Product Qualification award (2009/Aug).o Received Premiere Choice award (2008/Apr). Show less

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Managed all activities related to business operations (e.g. gathered customer requirements; wrote RFQs, quotes, and POs; generated BOMs (Bills Of Material); created and maintained company, supplier, and customer part numbers; assembled, inspected, and tested customer products; sourced and procured components and material; negotiated and coordinated build schedules with contract manufacturers and internal functional groups, managed inventory, cultivated both customer and supplier… Show more o Managed all activities related to business operations (e.g. gathered customer requirements; wrote RFQs, quotes, and POs; generated BOMs (Bills Of Material); created and maintained company, supplier, and customer part numbers; assembled, inspected, and tested customer products; sourced and procured components and material; negotiated and coordinated build schedules with contract manufacturers and internal functional groups, managed inventory, cultivated both customer and supplier relationships, and shipped products).o Contributions led to efficient operations and strong professional customer and supplier relationships. Show less

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Tested and characterized components for new products and wrote reports.o Performed component and product tests to ensure proper functionality and correlation between development and production equipment.o Contributions led to new product data characterization sets and cost-effective manufacturing tools used in production.

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Updated and maintained hardware and software used to characterize components for new products.o Contributions led to hardware and software used to validate supplier components in production.

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Tested mechanical modifications of new products and wrote test reports.o Contributions led to more mechanically robust designs and product qualifications with several customers.

Longmont, Colorado, United States

o Tested product sub-assemblies, performed manufacturing tooling gage studies, and wrote correlation reports.o Contributions led to proper site manufacturing tooling maintenance and functionality.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, General, With Certificate In Marketing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, General, With Specialties In Electrical And Mechanical Engineering