QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly talented, self-starter, and results-driven purchasing professional, equipped with 20+ years of experience in global and domestic procurement, strategic sourcing, and project management. Demonstrate expertise in negotiating win-win agreements, as well as in applying innovative, state-of-the-art concepts to optimize corporate efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Offer high-caliber skills in managing complex projects in collaboration with engineering, product managers, and R&D through all phases of Product Development and Implementation. Excel at establishing and cultivating strong business partnership focused on quality, service level, and cost containment. Demonstrate proven ability to multitask in fiercely competitive and stressful situations. Extensively travel.
KEY STRENGTHS
ISO & Compliance Models
Continuous Improvement Initiatives (CI)
Global Sourcing
Key Performance Initiatives (KPIs)
Complex Project/Process Management
Import/Export
Supply Relationships
Cost Reduction & Optimization
Inventory Reduction/JIT/LEAN
Superior Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Leadership/Mentoring/Training/Team Building
Worked remotely – International & Domestically
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cenntro Motors, Inc. – Lyon, France and Reno, NV - Manufacture energy efficient vehicles
Global Commodity Manager – Sourced Seats/Windows/Carpet/Weatherstripping/Hardware/Sealants/Battery/Battery Box/Charger/All Other Electrical Parts & Components – Services Sourced included Complex Engineering Support for Drivetrain
Dec 2014–May 2016
Under limited direction, drove all efforts to source and secure suppliers for prototype and production build at budgeted cost for US, Europe, and China locations. Managed and mentored four associates. Worked arm & arm with engineering during development and design; collaborating to optimize sourcing options and drive low-cost parts and services. Managed large purchasing projects that ranged from quality improvements to developing new departmental processes and procedures. Also played a key role in writing and implementing Standard Practice Manual for Purchasing and Logistics. Solicit proposals for complex sourcing models. Spearhead/participate on required day-to-day global meetings via conference call or skype. Delivered informative presentations regarding category strategy plans to senior management team. Held accountable for maintaining strong key performance indicators (KPIs) while simultaneously monitoring performance and savings targets. Extensive global sourcing to develop, manage, secure a location-control matrix. Telecommute to Nevada and Europe offices complemented with proven ability to work remotely.
Key Achievements:
Achieved 15% cost reduction in prototype parts and service by expertly managing the drive train project for vehicle homologation–prototype build
Gained distinction for securing a supplier and spearheading project to troubleshoot and correct drive train/battery failures
Expedited delivery time and attained 5% cost reduction by securing a new supplier for hardware
Pioneered the development of processes and procedures for purchasing team in Reno and France
Took charge in securing trust of European suppliers by building profitable relationships with suppliers
ThyssenKrupp Elevator–Middleton, TN, USA – Manufacture elevators
Senior Buyer/Planner-Sourced Large Steel/Metal Beams/Hardware/Lumber/Chemicals
Jul 2014–Nov 2014
Carried out large complex purchases and collaborated with suppliers on areas of organizations products, process, and budget. Assumed full responsibility in managing inventory control of designated commodities. Presided in practical problem solving and lean implementation activities. Supervised daily activities of cross-functional teams to enhance their skills and achieve their highest level of potential. Escalated supply, supplier, and inventory-related issues by displaying exemplary strong problem solving/critical thinking skills.
Key Achievements:
Earned accolades in accomplishing a 5% cost reduction in fasteners by suggesting innovative strategy of sourcing
Served as an active participant in critical process change and CI projects, as well as in international/domestic purchasing and supply management
GreenTech Automotive–Horn Lake, MS – Manufacture energy efficient vehicles
Commodity Manager–Sourced Seats/Windows/Carpet/Weatherstripping/Hardware/Sealants/Battery/Battery Box/Charger/All Other Electrical Parts & Components
Jun 2013–Jul 2014
Exhibited superior talents to source and secure suppliers for prototype and production build in automotive manufacturing environment.. Initiated the development and implementation of strategic and tactical procurement tasks; strong supply base; and tools to improve global productivity. Rendered high level of assistance in organizing sourcing board meetings and program/phase reviews with cross-functional teams to deliver cost and timing targets. Demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills on tooling contracts and agreements. Maintained frequent interaction with Engineering and Production teams, as well as large product design teams.
Key Achievements:
Achieved a maximum cost for engineered prototype part at $5K and improved the quality by expertly managing the Battery Box Project
Reduced cost by 15% by successfully securing supplier at target price and over exceeding quality of part
Championed in developing processes and procedures for the Purchasing Team
Eliminated critical supply interruption by restoring a damaged relationship between company and electrical supplier
Led all initiatives to secure trust of local suppliers after damaged relationship due to limited cash flow suppliers were not paid on time
Buckman, USA–Memphis, TN: 1994–2013 – Manufacture specialty chemicals
Purchasing Agent–Sourced large quantities of chemicals & gases in containers, bags, tanks and barges. Sourced packaging – drums, bin and pails for production use. Services sourced – Spend Card program, all MRO
May 1994–Jan 2013
Provided expert oversight to purchasing and supply of raw materials, services, packaging, and equipment needed for daily production. Presided over the daily activities of the teams to accomplish annual ISO training and CI initiatives. Displayed outstanding abilities in negotiating large contracts for packaging and gases. Regularly interfaced between other sourcing managers and production/inventory planning to ensure market changes, pricing, package type/volumes, and anything that affects sourcing strategy. Managed critically confidential sourcing strategies with purchase for retail goods.
Key Achievements:
Rose from rank and promoted to purchasing agent through demonstration of exemplary performance in purchasing functions
Attained 7% cost savings in logistics and products by diligently managing project to supply bleach to more than 35 customer locations
Acted as a subject matter expert in handing a large make/buy enzyme project that required critical and strategic plans from procurement side
Served as a representative in purchasing on special projects
Demonstrated proficiency in using 7-step purchasing strategy to source supplier and map strategic flow of process
Recognized by the project manager by recording more than 8% cost savings in raw materials, product concentration, and logistics
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Arts in Executive Management: Expected Completion: Aug 2017
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Dean’s List
Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dimensions of Professional Selling: May 2010
Principles of Account Management: Mar 2008
Buckman Laboratories
Leading and Managing Supply Relationships: Jan 2004
Purchasing & Materials Management: Mar 2003
Principles of Supply Management: Nov 2002
Institute of Supply Chain Management
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Female Executives
Institute of Supply Chain Management
PRESENTATIONS
Building Blocks–Rebuilding Diet, Molestation Seminar, Memphis Rape Crisis Center, Memphis, TN: Nov 2010
Building Blocks–The Victim, The Family, The Molester, Molestation Seminar, Hosanna Christian Center: Jun 2010
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Windows Operating System Solorsoft and BAAN–MRP system