Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

NICOLE BOYD

**** ***** **** ***** *** **** Tulsa, OK 74136

330-***-**** ● ad0gta@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Results oriented procurement specialist with a proven track record of driving cost savings and initiating process improvements and optimization efforts within a manufacturing environment.

Skilled in analyzing spending data and logistics, negotiating contracts, and implementing efficient procurement systems.

Adept at identifying cost savings opportunities, supplier sourcing and validation, and streamlining purchasing processes to deliver significant financial impact and operational efficiency.

Proven ability to work cross functionally with Supply Chain Leaders, Accounting, Accounts Payable and outside agencies.

Focused on advancing knowledge of supply chain and program management.

Negotiation in complex situations requiring stringent terms for quality, cost, and delivery

Extensive experience with the following software programs: Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Ariba, Made to Manage (M2M), Great Plains/Paychex, Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. October, 2019 – October, 2023

Buyer

Increased bottom line by more than $100K through negotiation of costs.

Reduced internal and external service level agreements (SLAs) by 95% after process improvement implementation.

Selected sources, obtained quotes, negotiated, and procured materials and services awards based upon company policy.

Classified parts by creating ICJE forms and working with suppliers to obtain commodity classification.

Process requisitions, updating purchase orders, processing variable storage rates (VSRs), and tracking to completion to avoid delivery impact, ensure suppliers are meeting current quality acceptance and on time delivery goals.

Ensure compliance with all Government, customer, and corporate requirements, including, but not limited to, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and appropriate certifications.

Processed and tracked return merchandise authorizations (RMAs), and expedited orders to ensure timely receipt.

Supported the procurement team to ensure all delivery due dates in the system are up to date and accurate.

Maintain Reps and Certs database to ensure validity dates are current.

Spearheaded ERP project to streamline data for tracking and updating Reps & Certs and Quality certifications.

Umicore February, 2018 – January, 2019

Senior Buyer (Contract)

Increased bottom line by more than $20K through negotiation of costs.

Verified and processed purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, researching unclear items, recommending alternatives.

Maintained and provided available inventory of over 250K items by verifying stock, scheduling delivery, and facilitating the logistics to provide the necessary shipping documentation to clear customs.

Collaborated with suppliers and inventory management to create a system to identify acceptable equivalents when company’s and supplier’s unit of measures varied.

Verified specifications and pricing by obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.

Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, and monitoring and expediting orders.

Verified accurate receipt of items and cost by comparing items received to original purchase order and quotation. Processed RMA’s by resolving order errors with suppliers.

Authorized payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation to all appropriate internal and external parties.

Evaluated, planned, and implemented improvements for internal and external business processes by identifying cost reducing actions.

Determined the needs of the organization through forecasting the demand, evaluating inventory levels, processing requisitions according to their priority by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Audited and maintained Certificate of Insurance records for over 1,500 venders.

Maintained vendor database by ensuring accurate upload of documentation and vendor information.

Sulzer Chemtech January, 2017 – February, 2018

Business Analyst (Contract)

Increased bottom line by more than $2M through process improvement to decrease errors in invoicing and classification of freight.

Evaluated, planned, and implemented improvements for internal and external business processes by identifying cost reducing actions.

Ensured compliance with internal control procedures by examining vendor accounts to reconcile open invoices.

Processed and audited the required shipping documentation to transport precious metals in a timely manner and secured manner according to international regulations.

Central Security Group December, 2015 – November, 2016

Business Analyst (Management Internship)

Increased bottom line by more than $15K through process improvements focused on decreasing errors in invoicing and insurance payments.

Performed root cause analysis to determine reasons for high turnover in certain departments.

Ensured compliance by auditing state licenses of over 520 employees located in 6 different states.

Maintained scheduling of annual and monthly 401K, turnover, quarterly sales, and 5500 reports.

Assisted with implantation of new payroll system conversion, and subsequently processed payroll adjustments.

Worked with external vendors, executive management, accounting, and payroll to implement processes for company store for both anniversary employees and employees using payroll deduction.

Responsible for various administrative duties including scheduling of quarterly town hall meetings and processing new hire paperwork.

Fostered community involvement through the organization of Stuff the Bus, Toy Drive and Food Drive for Tulsa Food Bank. These efforts yielded over 2K lbs. of donations and an increase in employee morale.

NORDAM August, 2013 – May, 2015

Senior Buyer/Traffic Analyst

Increased bottom line profit by more than $370K through process improvement and streamlining initiatives.

Interfaced with multiple internal departments and suppliers to ensure timely processing and delivery of orders.

Collaborated on a cross functional project focused on streamlining standard operating processes through reduction of manpower and mitigation of risk associated with delayed and duplicate transactions.

Recovered freight costs due to invoices less claims against carriers for losses, damages, and overcharges.

Obtained quotes for domestic/international shipments.

Responsible for preparation of purchase order packaging, shippers, request for quotes (RFQs), supplier and interdepartmental correspondence, including verification of documentation accuracy.

Interfaced with Engineering and Planning teams regarding drawing discrepancies, bill of materials (BOMs) and EOs.

Reported accurate and up to date information both in M2M and production team meetings.

Partnered with Program Managers to resolve problems which affected meeting contract requirements.

Cleared shipments through customs as well as expedited shipments via ocean, ground, and air.

Analyzed transportation methods, rates, and routes.

Spearheaded the implementation of and outsourcing a transportation management (TMS) and external audit systems.

Trained in Schedule B classifications, exporting/importing of domestic and international shipments, scheduling.

CRC Evans Pipeline International August, 2011 – August, 2013

Senior Buyer (Contract)

Created tracking and management database system of tools and machines with total net worth more than $1M.

Collaborated with both current and potential suppliers to determine best pricing and delivery considering procurement related economic and business situations.

Negotiated with supplier when supplier caused rework occurs and processed rejected materials within a timely manner.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

GBS Employee Engagement Council, January 2022 – present

Lean-In Circle, October 2020 – December 2021

Tulsa Young Professionals, Sustainability Crew Sub Crew Leader, February 2018 – June 2020

Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM) Board, Shadow, August 2015 – 2017

Volunteer with TSHA (American Sign Language (ASL)) August 2016 – June 2020

Volunteer Habitat for Humanity and Tulsa food bank January 2012 - present

Community Outreach Coordinator – HYOH Hiking group (Hike Your Own Hike) June 2016 -June 2020

Handbell Choir local church August 2015 - present

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Business Management/Accounting

Oral Roberts University, April 2016

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