OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a purchasing professional where I may utilize my skills and experience in the supply chain and procurement arena.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY: Skilled in supporting supply operations. Supervised 5 direct personnel and up to 10 indirect support. Cited for strong leadership abilities where I received Army Commendation Medals for going well above and beyond call of duty.

Proficiencies:

SAP

ARIBA

AVANTIS

PeopleSoft

JDE One World

MAXIMO

MOVEX

Microsoft Office & Project:

Excel, PowerPoint, WP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

Procurement Specialist, March 2014 - Present

-Performs strategic sourcing of materials and services aligned with the university’s business requirements and objectives.

-Develops quotation analysis and performs risk management for comprehensive comparison.

-Negotiates contract terms and ensures SOW development, identifying payment schedules, defines deliverables, acceptance criteria and source for available rebates and/or discounts.

-Supports supplier onboarding processes, communicate policies to ensure control over vendor add and documentations required on Total Supplier Management (TSM)

-Analyzes and maintains proper valuation, controls and disposition of fleet and capital assets.

Cooper Notification Inc., Oceanport, NJ

Procurement/Sourcing Specialist, December 2012 – November 2013

-Project lead for 3rd party manufacturing for electronic components.

-Participated in the development of specifications for equipment, products and/or substitute materials and performed technical purchasing to select the best cost effective suppliers.

-Performed sourcing for electronic, hardware and software commodity.

-Reconciled and responded to over aging documents and overdue invoices.

First Solar Electric, LLC, Bridgewater, NJ

Project Buyer, June 2010 – June 2012

-Provided project based procurement support for engineered, complex equipment for large scale projects. Planned, negotiated, prepared RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, created purchase orders, and administered direct and indirect material requirements to support the build plan for multi-million projects.

-Performed strategic sourcing for construction goods and services for multiple project sites, ensuring SOW of projects are adhered to, performed risk assessments and risk mitigation.

-Initiated None Disclosure Agreements to prospect suppliers to qualify for information exchange.

-Negotiated Technical Services Agreement for Engineering, Procurement and Construction Division.

Maquet Inc., Wayne, NJ

Buyer/Planner, March 2008 – June 2010

-Managed and oversaw inventory control of finished products, materials and controls, services for special tooling, steel and metal structures, and MRO items.

-Reduced service repair costs nationally by 18% with implementation of blanket purchase order policy. Led reconciliation and adjustments between warehouse (3PL) and SAP MRP/ERP Systems during systems inventory integration.

-Sourced vendors, both domestic and international for products related to engineering drawings and approved specifications for special projects.

General Chemical Corporation, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Senior Buyer, February 2007 – March 2008

-Supported two (2) manufacturing sites and corporate wide procurement objectives for raw and packaging materials, facilities management, engineering requirements and service contracts.

-Responsible for Daily and Monthly Reconciliations for Purchase Orders from ARIBA to SAP

-Performed training for enhancements of SAP and ARIBA P2P systems.

-Negotiated and approved facilities service contracts for material handling equipment, housekeeping, uniforms and safety equipment for multiple company-owned facilities. Determined disposition of obsolete and slow moving inventoried materials.

BASF Catalysts, LLC (formerly Engelhard Corporation), Iselin, NJ

Buyer, January 2001 – February 2007

-Performed duties as a corporate buyer for MIS hardware & software equipment, licensing and other services for IT maintenance operations.

-Supported procurement needs for R&D, Engine Laboratories, Facilities and Corporate Office Equipment.

-Assisted the Integration team for Alumina Manufacturing Sites using SAP & ARIBA P2P program.

-Performed forecasting and planning and sourcing of minimal quantities for chemicals and other commodity.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

Logistics Supervisor (Staff Sergeant, 92A30)

NJ National Guard HHC 42D Infantry DISCOM, Somerset, NJ February 2001 – November 2006

U.S. Army, HHC 1st Corp Support Command, Ft. Bragg, NC October 1996 – January 2001

-Planned and coordinated distribution of equipment required to support designated programs according to priorities for up to $185M

-Planned and administered $50,000.00 department's monthly budget allotment for parts and services.

-Distributed and accounted for over $30M of aircraft and ground vehicle repair parts to 50 Army Organizations.

EDUCATION:

MBA in Global Supply Chain Management, Keller Graduate School of Management, North Brunswick, NJ (GPA, 3.93 expected to graduate in November 2015)

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, DeVry University, North Brunswick, NJ with concentration on Project Management, 2014

Automated Logistics Specialist (92A) US Army Quartermaster School, Ft. Lee, VA, 1997

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Far Eastern University, Manila Philippines, 1988

Volunteer:

New Jersey State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ

St. Mathias Catholic Church, Somerset, NJ

AFFILIATIONS:

1/2014 – Present Project Management Institute

6/2014 – Present Institute of Supply Management

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