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Skills

  • Goods procurement
  • Customer service
  • Supplier audits
  • Process improvement
  • Lead time reduction
  • Advanced Excel for Procurement Analytics
  • Multilingual Procurement Negotiation
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Supplier negotiation
  • ERP Systems (Jira)

Work Experiences

  • Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
  • Collaborated with C-suite executives.
  • Adjusted scheduling protocols with key stakeholders.
  • Achieved a 77% cost reduction in procurement expenses.
  • Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
  • Achieved $15 savings for the fiscal year.
  • Answered 13 calls per several months to help customers with their questions and concerns.
  • Collaborated with engineering and product managers.
  • Achieved a 53% average improvement in service levels.
  • Advanced individual employee growth.

Summaries

  • Conducted market trend analysis.
  • Achieved a 66% reduction in lead times.
  • Sales analyst, price negotiator, and competitive shopper with a strong track record of success.
  • Achieved a 35% reduction in procurement lead times.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • Collaborative Procurement Buyer experienced in leading cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance and execute corrective actions, delivering $13 annual savings and improved vendor relationships.
  • Conducted performance audits.
  • Procurement Buyer with 2 years of successful cross-functional collaboration and data analysis experience.
  • Conducted audits to enhance supplier performance.
  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Procurement Buyer and outstanding performer in team leadership and performance reporting.

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised a team of 11 procurement professionals, offering mentorship and achieving a departmental performance boost of 19%.
  • Performed detailed spend analysis for cost optimization initiatives, achieving savings of 2 while reducing unnecessary purchases by 26%.
  • Reduced stockouts by 45% through collaboration with suppliers and leveraging data analytics for demand forecasting and procurement planning.
  • Implemented a preferred vendor program across 7 locations, resulting in a 84% increase in vendor compliance and streamlining procurement processes.
  • Delivered savings of 14 through effective sourcing of alternative materials and negotiation with suppliers during 2018.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration with 11 departments to implement a cost-effective sourcing model that saved the company 8 annually.
  • Trained 9 new procurement specialists, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to handle vendor negotiations and contract management.
  • Led RFP process for onboarding new vendors, achieving a 65% improvement in supplier quality and lower lead times for ServiceNow.
  • Implemented e-procurement platforms to modernize purchasing efforts, resulting in a 73% improvement in procurement cycle times.

Affiliations

  • National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) – Public sector procurement education and certification opportunities.
  • American Purchasing Society (APS) – Advancing procurement excellence through networking, certification programs, and educational resources.
  • National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – An organization for professionals engaged in contract management and procurement strategy.
  • Jaycees
  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Procurement Sector Group – A networking opportunity for military and defense-related procurement specialists.
  • Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) – Supporting federal, state, and local government contract procurement.
  • Next Level Purchasing Association – Offering certification programs such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) – Empowering procurement professionals worldwide with certification and continuing education.
  • International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) – Engaging procurement professionals across industries through global insights.

Certifications

  • Supply Market Intelligence Certification - metric
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Certification (CIPS) - metric
  • Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) – metric
  • Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) - Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
  • Salesforce
  • Contracting Specialist Certification - system or metric
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Institute of Management Accountants
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Supplier Risk Management Specialist (SRMS) - framework

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