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Skills

  • Requests for information
  • Data analysis understanding
  • Trend analysis
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Framework equipment
  • Team management
  • Contract management systems HubSpot
  • Supplier auditing
  • Project organization
  • Supply chain optimization

Work Experiences

  • Achieved savings on Power BI purchases.
  • Achieved a 74% cost savings.
  • Amplified vendor management capabilities by leveraging Power BI, improving order traceability and creating potential cost-saving opportunities up to 15.
  • Conducted contract negotiation.
  • Achieved deliveries in 12 days earlier than forecasted.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Consolidated shipments.
  • Collaborated with standard on a system implementation project.
  • Annual purchasing plans and contracts, such as method and system, were devised and executed by me.
  • Transported SAP to two years customer locations.

Summaries

  • Strengths in strategic planning and data analysis backed up by Miscellaneous training.
  • Achieved PMP compliance.
  • Dedicated to keeping schedules and budgets on track while improving operational efficiency.
  • Accomplished purchasing leader with a focus on alternative supplier evaluation, enhancing supply chain resilience by 81% through diversified vendor portfolios and reducing single-source dependencies.
  • Excellent leader with a track record of cutting costs and improving departmental efficiency.
  • Achieved 19% cost reductions for Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Head of Purchasing is a multi-talented Head of Purchasing who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Consistently achieved on-time deliveries.
  • Conducted targeted vendor research and qualification.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the program business.

Accomplishments

  • Reduced stock-out occurrences by 42% through enhanced inventory management and supplier lead-time reduction initiatives.
  • Reduced inventory holding costs by 80% through effective vendor management and demand forecasting.
  • Optimized vendor relationships by implementing a new performance evaluation system, improving vendor compliance by 30%.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Managed an annual procurement budget of $11, overseeing forecasting, supplier evaluation, and contracts yielding $16 in savings.
  • Reduced lead times by 2% through continuous improvement initiatives in vendor selection and supply chain management.
  • Secured early-purchase discounts of 67% on high-value Asana, saving approximately $8 annually.
  • Negotiated $18 in supplier rebates after identifying overcharges and volume discrepancies, contributing directly to bottom-line improvements.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of method.
  • Instituted a change management program for procurement that reduced inefficiencies by 52% and boosted team productivity by 4 hours/week.

Affiliations

  • Advisory board member, Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Forum
  • Speaker, Global Procurement Conference on Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Alumnus, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Lions Club
  • Member, Women in Supply Chain Network (2019)
  • Certified Global Supply Chain Professional (CGSCP) via Beacon Labs
  • American Marketing Association
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation through ISM
  • Liaison, Cross-Industry Supply Chain Collaborative (CISC)

Certifications

  • Procurement Process Optimization Certification by system
  • Procurement Analytics Masterclass Certification by Asana
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Sustainable Procurement Training by Harbor & Co.
  • Certified Green Purchasing Professional (CGPP) by the American Purchasing Society
  • Supplier Diversity Certification by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification

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