Katie McCoy
CPO at MVDconnect, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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MVDconnect, LLC
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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CPO
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2018 - Present
Oversees and manages the company's procurement program and purchase order process devising and sourcing strategies.Establish strong relationships with vendors, facilitate communication, and work to ensure production and delivery targets are met.Negotiates and implements contracts, terms, and supply agreements to ensure all manufacturing goods are of the best quality, purchased at the most competitive rate and delivered on time.Provide timely information on potential shortages or price variations that may have an impact on the operations and profitability of the organization.Lead the evaluation of suppliers and work to reduce vendor risk by developing scorecards and analyzing vendor performance.Direct efforts to improve supply chain efficiency, maintain product quality standards, and reduce costs.Develop and carry out strategies, policies, and procedures for the procurement of supplies for the entire organization.Continually improves procurement methods, analyzes industry trends and develops best practices.Ensures supplier adherence to annual cost goals as well as improving pricing and accuracy of lead times and vendor response.Assesses supplier financial capability and managing procurement of purchased parts in support of cost reduction and product design projects.Participate in new product development across departments to identify and source new materials and suppliers.Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.Oversees purchase orders or bid requests while reviewing bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
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Education
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University of Cincinnati
Bachelor's degree, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management