Manage site and turnaround projects. Administers the procurement process, including planning, RFQ/RFP and Purchase Order formation and issuance, bid tabulation, claims resolution, administration and closeout. Works well with and directs others in Supply Chain Management to implement and support programs and procedures. Coordinates with Project Management, Construction Management, Business Development, Legal, Finance and Insurance during project execution. • Participate in procurement strategy development and implementation.• Prepare RFI/RFQ/RFP, evaluate bids and supplier performance, select suppliers and ensure continuous execution.• Manage the Procurement Status Schedule for various projects.• Understand project schedule to support and meet major milestone completion dates.• Identify commercial risks inherent in quotations and purchase orders.• Oversee the NDA process, including review of redlines and obtaining necessary signatures.• Manage project procurement activities and ensure the timely delivery of engineering approvals, materials, and equipment to meet the project needs. • Effective execution of company policies and procedures relating to procurement (including but not limited to, safety and ethics).• Monitor vendor performance against contract terms.• Prepare for and perform supplier performance reviews.• Analyze supplier responses, create supplier scorecards, and facilitate discussions with business decision makers.• Timeliness, accuracy and adequacy of problem identification, negotiations, status reporting and corrective action.• Effectiveness of relationships with suppliers, management, customers, support organizations, and project team members.

Executed the procurement processes (U.S. and globally) related to advanced technology, aviation, automotive, and mobility by implementing RFPs, negotiation, preparation, and cost analysis for Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility (UAS/UAM). Partner with clients throughout the business. Enable the development of the company’s vehicles, industrial base, and broader market ecosystems.• Managed purchasing process and systems for products and services required by Engineering and other departments (indirect procurement).• Prepared RFI/RFP, selected suppliers, evaluated responses, and ensured continuous execution• Evaluated bids and supplier performance.• Supported the development and implementation of sourcing and category strategies for different engineering verticals.• Integrated program, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.• Prepared and executed negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements including pricing and contract terms and conditions.• Managed relationships with strategic suppliers.• Conducted strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) analysis.• Managed supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery, and financial performance.• Initiated and executed supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies.

Team Lead of global procurement, talent management, stakeholder relations and change management. Collaborated with Category Team to enhance strategies. Utilized KPIs to analyze supplier performance and management. Administered full life cycle project management of change initiatives, standardization efforts, and process integration. Collaborated with procurement partners and stakeholders to establish future requirements. • Developed, led and managed a Procurement function that effectively engages and influences the Business. • Managed daily end to end P2P activities for the Buying Team by monitoring service levels, effective communication and heavy engagement with stakeholders, contracting teams and suppliers. • Ensured all procurement processes are followed, issues or discrepancies were reviewed and resolved. • Developed, streamlined and implemented processes and procedures to meet business needs in collaboration with all cross-functional business stakeholders. • Designed training materials and conducted training on SAP/SRM, P2P end to end process, category guidance and category buying. • Provided leadership through effective goal setting, delegation and communication. • Participated in personnel decision, including hiring, training and performance management. • Transitioned buying teams and buying activities multiple times from one location to another. Established 3 buying teams in India. • Conducted internal and external data analysis, and provided recommendations based on analysis. • Drove digital innovation to create convenience and mobility using digital solutions to automate procurement. • Identified sources for commodity and service requests, evaluated bids, awarded contracts and purchase orders. • Presented and negotiated savings opportunities working with the category team. • Prepared and submitted RFI/RFP in Ariba to supplier for details to secure optimal pricing, terms and condition.

Proactive leader of operations, procurement, category management, and strategic development. Compiled and analyzed data to provide accurate reports. Engaged and communicated with stakeholders. Directed change initiatives and continuous process improvements. Resolved price and inventory discrepancies, issued corrections to quality and delivery matters and fostered strong relations with suppliers. Trusted resource in end-to-end purchase to pay processes. • Processed queue of requisitions and converted to purchase orders.• Prepared and submitted RFP/RFQ to supplier.• Received and evaluated supplier proposals/quotes and determined most cost, quality and time effective solution. • Conducted simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions.• Utilized system tools and capabilities to expedite material deliveries. • Verified invoice accuracy and facilitated timely resolution of discrepancies. • Effectively communicated with suppliers and client groups.• Achieved User Testing Certification.• Accomplished $5M in cost savings through effective RFQ processes. • Ensured quality and on-time delivery of material orders.• Supported SAP, SAP-SRM and Ariba implementations.

Instrumental in reconciling physical and financial inventories. Pinpointed training needs. Leveraged SAP MM record-keeping module to control inventory. Problem-solved audit exceptions for all tangible goods. • Identified training needs and provided training on various business processes, SAP, MM and FI transactions.• Performed receipt of supplies and/or equipment by checking merchandise against order documents.• Performed material and financial transfers between assets and documented transfers in SAP.

* Negotiated and managed complex procurement processes.* Developed and maintained excellent relationships with key vendors.* Successfully reconciled and resolved supplier invoicing issues.* Coordinated multiple related projects directed toward strategic business objectives.* Successfully utilized SAP workflow, EDI and Trade Ranger to expedite late deliveries and ensure customer satisfaction.