Sourcing Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Procurement Manager

• Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

Procurement Manager

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

Responsible for technical and strategic procurement activities including sourcing, managing, and maintaining specific groups or classifications of purchased materials and services. Created BOM from drawings, source data and exhibits and coordinated NPI offerings as cost/performance solutions. Managed sourcing and EOR approvals of Inverters, DC Systems, SCADA, cable, and wire management commodities. Review, analyze, configure, and make informed data driven and monitor assigned suppliers/subcontractor capabilities, quotes, deliveries, and performance. Research and evaluate new sources as well as leverage existing contacts for product. Approve and monitor bidding process, purchase and change orders. Facilitate and document weekly project meetings and drive deliverables. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support procurement needs Work closely with Project/Construction Managers to maintain deliveries, project schedule and quality. Facilitate contractual negotiations including terms condition and price with Legal team. Monitor, update and improve systems, processes and documents used to perform procurement activities.

Supplier Proposal Leader

• May 2019 - Feb 2021

Lead Supply Chain Optimization and Stocking Programs for Machine Parts Platform. Facilitated the accurate bid responses with maximum coverage of proposals and to continue to develop relationships and add new suppliers to portfolio network. Drive First Article Inspections to completion and initial stocking position. Perform the facilitation and enhancement of the proposal response process. Review customer bid requests and coordinate best strategies to provide the maximum response with the correct long term cost base. Developed reporting and manage metrics demonstrating progress made in terms of Proposal Status and coverage, win rates, and supplier development.

Project Manager

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

Represented the company externally with key customers and partners. Managed project plans, budget and timelines for customer implementations. Responsible for sourcing, on boarding, training and management of subcontractors, materials and equipment. Daily/weekly updates to show progress on work performed, review/submit change orders, scheduling updates and completed jobs documentation. Develop status reports for project progress and design/maintain repository to sore and manage project information. Conducted analysis of metrics and search queries to drive improvements. Monitored department expenses and initiate plan to reduce overall operating expenses.

Global Commodity Manager

• Oct 2012 - Oct 2018

Responsible for all infrastructure commodity needs in the assembly of large scale utility solar sites. Negotiate supply agreements with commodity suppliers that assure supply of the commodity at competitive costs for solar parts, construction material, rental equipment, vehicles and modular buildings. Managed the materials portion of all new production development to work with suppliers, to drive cost down for key components. Coordinate aggregation of all sites demand for supplier forecasting and leveraging for cost reduction. Lead construction mobilizations and demobilizations to ensure schedules/requirements where met. Manage and provide priority to buyers to meet project commitments and manage capacity constraints. Analyze the primary commodity suppliers and their capacity by major geographic region, including an estimate of available (unsold) capacity. Identified sources that require qualification and worked with the appropriate organizations within First Solar, schedule qualification testing so that supplier qualification is not a constraint to supply. Communicate tactics and pricing to First Solar Supply Chain and provide support to address any commodity related issue. Manage the advancement of standard contract terms and conditions that balance transaction speed/efficiency, market needs, corporate risk profile and maintain and evolve library of approved alternative negotiation positions.

Sr IT Project Leader

• May 2010 - Jul 2012

Led SAP Global Aftermarket Deployment for four sites successfully back to 100% capacity after system implementation. Identified and managed project scope and business requirements including development, testing, training, documentation, troubleshooting through the integration of SAP Solution. Identified and documented process gaps and implemented controls to mitigate future risks for system upgrades

Outside Sales Account Manager

• May 2008 - May 2010

Developed strategic growth plan and tactical insight for mechanical sales resulting in 63% growth and 30% fill-rate improvement for aftermarket aircraft engine piece part sales/repairs. Implemented repair fulfillment process and led system development for streamlining of mechanical repair business resulting in accurate margin and cost reporting. Created business development opportunities through the establishment of key accounts/opportunities, critical component identification and reestablishing customer relations through account management process. Created/Maintained standards for aftermarket-trade pricing guide for global standardized solution

Sr Customer/Product Support Team Leader

• Oct 2000 - May 2008

Lead team of 12-17 customer support specialists in a 24X7X365 support center with focus on driving On-Time delivery for service calls, technical service, procurement, allocation, shipping, delivery and close out. Business focal for customer service escalations globally with direct responsibility communicating business justifications and intelligent risk taking with multiple leadership levels regarding customer and product support, process improvement and customer satisfaction. Responsible for mentorship and training program for all incoming associates for aerospace business knowledge, ERP/CRM systems and customer satisfaction values.

Planning Coordinator

• Jan 1998 - Oct 2000

Managed monthly build schedule and engine requirements from teardown process to test at Phoenix R&O site. Analyzed and resolved issues with long term corrective actions to meet customer requirements and business objectives in all stages of the repair process for 20+ engine per month build schedule. Interface with Supply Chain, Repair shops, Vendors while managing all logistical, trace and billing requirements.

Workflow Specialist

• Oct 1995 - Jan 1998

Managed daily work activities in the Global Distribution Center including the receiving, stocking, pulling and shipping of hardware. Focal point for all quality, logistical and system activities through each of the distribution cycle processes. Led Team in the Streamlining/Lean processes for the increase of On-Time Shipments by 27% over a two year period and reduction of defects by 20%.