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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Managed $12M annual spend, optimizing procurement for Rockies and Western U.S. Implemented strategic sourcing policies, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved supplier performance. • Partnered with suppliers to meet operational needs, implement sourcing policies, and drive performance improvements while identifying alternative solutions to align with business goals.• Led RFX processes, achieving at least 10% annual cost savings on $36 million spend across multiple categories through strategic supplier negotiations and management.• Negotiated and formalized Supply Agreements with key suppliers, emphasizing Total Cost of Ownership, KPIs, and favorable terms to strengthen long-term partnerships.• Reduced Purchase Orders issued by 10%, improved compliance, and cut days to pay by 5 through effective Purchase Order lifecycle management.• Launched a supplier lifecycle program, boosting compliant procurement by 12% through rigorous quality, safety, and performance standards requirements.• Increased on-time delivery by 25% year-over-year through regular business reviews and ongoing supplier engagement.• Audited import customs processes to eliminate order violations, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.• Guided customs brokers, international manufacturing sites, sourcing, finance, and logistics teams on pre-entry and shipment requirements, ensuring seamless operations.• Facilitated cross-functional communication between accounts payable and customers, resolving invoice discrepancies and streamlining purchase order processes. • Led SAP-Ariba training initiatives for internal stakeholders, drastically reducing non-compliant purchases and improving overall procurement efficiency.Results: Enhanced procurement efficiencies and transparency by effectively managing non-compliant purchases, driving cost savings, and fostering strong supplier relationships.

Directed procurement and supply chain operations for an industrial and agricultural center. Led forecasting and analysis efforts, collaborating with Purchasing and Sales Managers to minimize risks and maximize value.• Optimized inventory management, reducing warehouse levels by $100K and increasing turns by 60 days through JIT ordering and efficiency enhancements • Implemented inventory system, achieving 95% order accuracy and cost efficiency.• Created and enforced comprehensive SOPs for procurement and sales, ensuring consistent adherence to inventory control processes across departments.• Cultivated strong supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely material delivery to meet company requirementsResults: Implemented a standardized and streamlined procurement process, resulting in decreased overstock and minimized dead inventory.

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Managed procurement activities for an oil refinery maintenance company with a $9M annual spend, optimizing supplier agreements and logistics. Drove efficiency and cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.• Negotiated supply agreements, achieving 98% compliance and reducing payment time through process improvements.• Developed and implemented a supplier performance program with KPIs, enhancing JIT delivery and supplier reliability.• Led root cause analysis for supplier failures, identifying solutions to enhance supply chain performance.• Reduced restocking fees by analyzing inventory levels and aligning them with customer demand.• Mentored procurement teams, improving skills and increasing operational efficiency.• Coordinated daily planning and material logistics schedules to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries.• Collaborated with executives to align procurement strategies with company goals, fostering continuous improvement.Results: Streamlined procurement processes, improving inventory control, cost efficiency, and supplier performance.

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

Led procurement for 76 branches of an industry leader in water management systems, serving industrial, agricultural, and commercial clients. Oversaw reporting, inventory control, and maintenance teams, collaborating with suppliers to drive process and performance improvements.• Integrated 150 suppliers into a new MRP software, training 300 users in 2 months.• Captured $200K in savings by optimizing supplier lifecycle and inventory control.• Increased fill rate from 50% to 90% through improved vendor communication.• Consolidated multiple locations into a cloud-based system, eliminating overstocks and improving inventory accuracy.• Led strategic procurement initiatives, streamlining supplier relationships and driving cost savings.• Pioneered innovative sourcing methodologies, securing competitive advantages and positioning the company for long-term growth.• Enhanced operational efficiency and procurement practices, resulting in improved vendor performance and reduced costs.Results: Successfully consolidated locations into a single cloud-based system, eliminating overstocks and improving fill rates

Managed $7MM+ in annual purchases across 6 commodities, optimizing inventory management, supplier relations, and market value.• Negotiated contracts and strengthened supplier relationships, ensuring optimal pricing and delivery terms.• Achieved a 98.5% fill rate for nearly 900 customers by streamlining inventory control and delivery forecasting.• Reduced aged inventory from 180 to 60 days through strategic partnerships and inventory management solutions.• Increased sales by 5% and improved gross margins by 1.5% through strategic negotiations, vendor support, and pricing adjustments.• Implemented a selective product distribution strategy, proactively resolving challenges before full market launches.• Spearheaded purchasing process improvements, driving efficiency and mitigating risks across the supply chain.Results: Streamlined procurement processes, improved inventory turnover, reduced aged stock, and enhanced gross margins.