Laura Kelly

Strategic Procurement Manager at Uniphar Supply Chain & Retail
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Ireland, IE

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Joseph Kelly

Laura’s creative thinking, expertise, positive can-do attitude and drive as a Sales and Customer Service Team Leader makes her an absolute pleasure to work with. She continually delivers results, goes above and beyond in providing exceptional service and support, and shows genuine integrity and respect as a service provider. Laura is enthusiastic, personable and a brilliant networker. Her strengths in pro-actively offering solutions and ideas and being adept at all aspects of communications make her a valuable contributor to any situation or team.

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Experience

    • Ireland
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Strategic Procurement Manager
      • Oct 2022 - Present
    • Ireland
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Procurement Manager
      • Nov 2019 - Oct 2022
    • United States
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Boeing 737 Product Line Manager
      • Mar 2016 - Nov 2019

      • Evaluate Purchase Opportunities with Origination Team • Coordinate with Quality Department on Inventory Management • Management of Repair Vendors • Coordinate with Accounting Team to ensure correct inventory accounting • Coordinate with Sales & Marketing Team to maximize sales opportunities • Ensure that overall fiscal targets are met • Utilize pricing models and market information to set Target Prices for all B737 aircraft part • Evaluate Purchase Opportunities with Origination Team • Coordinate with Quality Department on Inventory Management • Management of Repair Vendors • Coordinate with Accounting Team to ensure correct inventory accounting • Coordinate with Sales & Marketing Team to maximize sales opportunities • Ensure that overall fiscal targets are met • Utilize pricing models and market information to set Target Prices for all B737 aircraft part

    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Contracts
      • May 2015 - Mar 2016

      • Account Manager – Sole liaison for current portfolio lessees who operate complex and high value assets (helicopters) • Coordinate lessee queries and concerns between Finance, Legal & Technical departments. • Database management – Use of CMS to monitor all leases. • Update and input all technical data from monthly utilisation reports. Input of legal terms & conditions • Legal & Commercial review of Lease Agreements • Pursue the timely receipt of monthly technical data, utilisation reports, payments and so forth • Analyse technical data and cross compare with legal requirements of the Lease Agreement • Input of maintenance reserves according to flight times • Thorough analysis of aircraft insurance policies • Upkeep of software storage engine (Egnyte) • Process analysis and mapping. Assist company in obtaining ISO9001 credentials • Procedure documenting & construction of visual aids • Detailed monitoring of fleet – update location, value, technical status, life remaining, operational use etc • Collation of all legal documents and country specific legal requirements (eg registration of aircraft, export classification, air traffic control registrations etc) • Assist with trade compliance in relation to sanctioned/denied parties and individuals • Assist with trade compliance in relation to the movement of EAR & ITAR parts Show less

    • United States
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales and Customer Service Team Leader
      • Jun 2012 - Mar 2015

      Account Management – My current client portfolio contains 5 Asian based customers, 4 European based customers and 1 Middle Eastern based customer.• Daily conference calls, inquiries and emails are maintained in a swift and professional manner• Main liaison between Customer & PWAI Operation Team regarding cases in production (WIP) within the facility. Communicate information relating to Job Status, Quotes, VCR’s and shipping details to customers both by telephone & email• Communicate customer requirements to Operations for implementation and oversee maintenance/progress of these requirements• Review of Vendor Conditional Reports/Workscope of physical repairs required. The high value works must then be quoted and negotiated if required• Biweekly status reports to customers• Work to resolve any Customer or Operation based issue with an innovative and solution based attitude.•Prioritise and deliver identified “hot” products• Contract Negotiation & Maintenance of terms and conditions throughout period of contract.• Implementation of creative and innovative ways to improve customer service – Eg utilize online automated reporting systems (Such as One Aero) and create a paperless environment within the department Show less

    • Buyer Planner
      • May 2011 - Jun 2012

      Produce weekly reports regarding stock, spend, performance etc – Use of SAP & Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup and so forth). The spreadsheets must then be analyzed for emerging trends, stock failures, aged stock etc.• Liaise with suppliers and potential new vendors regarding employee/production issues. • Monitor progress of PWAI production levels (to forecast material requirements)• Raise Purchase Orders for bonded and non product parts• Maintain knowledge of aviation quality requirements• Forecasting of stock requirements and sourcing of lower cost alternatives• Expedite materials from suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and balanced inventory stock levels• Liaise with Finance Department on payment matters / invoice queries / price discrepancies.• Manage arrival of stock via freight solutions• Attend daily Production meetings to monitor all facility issues• Contract Negotiation and rebate negotiation Show less

    • Ireland
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fundraising and Events Coordinator
      • Jan 2010 - May 2011

Education

  • National University of Ireland, Maynooth
    Master's degree, Business Management
    2007 - 2013
  • Aertrain
    Cat C Boeing 737 (CFM56), Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
    2017 - 2017
  • Institute of Technology, Carlow
    Certificate in Business in Technical Aircraft Management, Technical Aircraft Management
    2016 - 2016
  • National University of Ireland, Maynooth
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Geography
    2007 - 2010

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