Procurement Specialist

• Nov 2019 - Present

Business Development Manager - Midwest Sales and Purchasing

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2019

Apply business practices that generate leads for new accounts and suppliers; including customer acquisition networking and business to business sales and marketing that generate and drive business traffic Maintaining existing supplier relationships by using all means of effective communication to ensure the demands of the customer are in line with supply plans. This includes effectively identifying cost down initiatives, line item reviewing for pricing and scorecard review Safety stock maintenance for strategic accounts that are specific to customer requirements; by analyzing historical data to generate forecast demand Show less

Development Purchasing Analyst

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

Research and develop appropriate working supplier relationships to include sources of supply with domestic supplier, including maintaining a list of strategic suppliers that would ensure effective organizational goals are met, while implementing cost savings measurements; through KPI’s, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations Initiate quote process for business services. Process includes working with engineering and product development to ensure specification meets organization standard while maintaining focus on material MOQ, cost and negotiations of pricing and terms with strategic suppliers Responsible for planning and scheduling of receipt and inventory control of products and services associated with Harley-Davidson Inc., through supply chain, materials management and logistics Show less

Buyer

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2015

Evaluating cost structure for merchandise required for daily manufacturing operations Assess suppliers, pricing, quality of products and average shipping times for routine and spot buy purchases Manage the bidding process, reviewing suppliers' product variation, price quotes and financial reports prior to negotiating contracts Maintain supplier relationships to help support execution of supply chain initiative while effectively maintaining cost down requirements Evaluating cost structure for merchandise required for daily manufacturing operations Assess suppliers, pricing, quality of products and average shipping times for routine and spot buy purchases Manage the bidding process, reviewing suppliers' product variation, price quotes and financial reports prior to negotiating contracts Maintain supplier relationships to help support execution of supply chain initiative while effectively maintaining cost down requirements

Project Manager

• Dec 2010 - Feb 2013

Continuously evaluated budgets to create contract estimates for large funded facilities maintenance projects, including new construction, de-image and preventative maintenance Maintained customer contracts/profiles and regulated according to their personal needs, expectations. Prioritized the development of q/a methods and procedures to ensure the highest level of service Developed and implemented account retention strategies by evaluating budget policies designed specifically for customers’ individual needs while maintaining corporate O&P budget performance Show less

New Product Launch Coordinator

• Apr 2008 - Dec 2010

Provided effective communication on a global scale to ensure receipt and allocation of components based on an organizational need to support CNH customers and products Addressed critical situations to procure material required outside of normal forecast and demand by identifying various sources with the capability to meet un-forecasted requirements that were the result of warranty/safety issues Identifying cost reduction opportunities and provide solutions through continual process improvements and understanding; through experience in all aspects of materials management; from supplier selection to dealer distribution Show less

Supply Chain Analyst

• May 2007 - Dec 2010

Recommendations of sourcing options based on contractor capabilities and global production potential as well as retaining government contracted sources by using strong and effective communication that meet all of the necessary needs that are required for government operations in a day to day environment and classified operations Analyze supply systems based on forecast and demand for proper accounting and procurement of necessary government equipment and supplies; including direct and indirect purchasing and supply maintenance Inventory analysis and financial procedures per government regulation and standard to maintain proper equipment and supplies for regional, national and global government operations Show less