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

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