Purchasing Specialist, Management, Customer Service, Vendor Relations

Jennifer Joy Spohn

**** ***** ******** *****, ***** Lake Beach, Illinois 847-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Profile

Diverse background of 10 years in Supply-Chain logistics and operations management skilled in cost reduction strategies, supplier relations, strategic sourcing, pricing and contract negotiations, inventory management with 5 years expertise managing the Alternate Sourcing (Secondary Market) and discounted manufacturer direct buy-in portfolios/programs set up to generate favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) income. Strong team-player, results focused, highly effective manager who consistently achieved individual Purchase Price Variance goals contributing more than $9MM to the Corporation's earnings overall while also achieving growth each year over year prior managing the secondary market, direct buy-in, and small business spend dollars. As part of the Central Purchasing team zealously managed additional projects assigned to me and actively sought out, identified, outlined, and communicated developed initiatives which were instrumental contributions to achieving the annual 3% cost reduction objective consistently each year.

Key Skills & Areas of Expertise

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Cost Reduction Strategies

Contract/Pricing Negotiations

Process Streamlining & Implementation

Strong Team-Player

Strong Analytical & Organizational skills

Detail-Oriented/Results-Focused

Project Management & Plan Building

Strong Problem-Solving skills

Experience

Cardinal Health, INC. 1999 - 2007

Purchasing/Planning Manager Central Purchasing Presource Promoted from Purchasing Specialist - 2005

Managed all aspects of Secondary Market sourcing product for Cardinal’s Presource kit packing division

Established and maintained good supplier relationships; Approval & set-up for new suppliers

Achieved annual business goals of favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) generated to the earning's line

Built and presented forecasted plan to reach quarterly/annual goals

Reduced average contract expenses by 3% each year through aggressive negotiations with vendors (Department initiative)

Managed direct source buy-ins leveraging volume for discounted cost generating favorable PPV earning's while remaining within Inventory parameters

Increased the scope of business by streamlining a program of quarterly buys to sustain/maximize earning's potential as well as bringing 3 major suppliers on board for quarterly buys resulting in a 35% PPV increase

Directed the work of contracted employees delegating certain processes and tasks done weekly as part of the secondary market/buy-in program. All negotiations, supplier relations, Decisions to purchase, pricing, quantities, ect. Remained under my Management and where directed to each assistant for execution by direct communication from me with detailed instructions as needed.

Responsible for achieving the Small Business Spend Quota, for both the quarterly and annual plans, also responsible for developing and executing itemized spend reports and disseminating them to the Small Business Administration and the government representatives for the directive quarterly, annually, and also upon request to ensure goal achievement on target and determine courses of action if not to get to the plan requirements as given by the government

Traveled to meet with Suppliers to discuss new business opportunities as well as any unresolved issues; also hosted Supplier meetings on-site at Cardinal Health as needed

Purchasing Specialist Central Purchasing Presource Promoted from Senior Purchasing Analyst - 2003

Secondary Market supplier relations, weekly ordering processes and reporting

Initiated and managed implementation of the SKU Rationalization project greatly aiding the Commodity Standardization initiative

Created new pathway for the sale of Obsolete Inventory

Senior Purchasing Analyst Perioperative Products and Services Promoted from Purchasing Analyst - 2002

Secondary Market processes and supplier relations

Continued Management of New Item Add (NIA) & Cost Analysis Review Process (CARP) for PBDS/Custom Products Purchasing for an assigned timeframe to ensure smooth transition of responsibilities

Worked on special projects as assigned, expedite reports, procuring of samples for special projects, and creating visual materials to be used in meetings/presentations co-conducted by the purchasing manager and myself

Purchasing/Planning Analyst PBDS/Custom Products Hired & Promoted from Purchasing Coordinator - 1999

Participated in the interviewing process and conducted training for backfilling of Purchasing Coordinator position

Managed New Item Add (NIA) & Cost Analysis Review Process (CARP) for PBDS/Custom Products Purchasing

Primary point of contact for Quality & Regulatory (QRA), Sales Operations Representatives, Customer Resource Specialists, Rebates department, plant buyers/purchasing, and Field Sales Representatives regarding product/supplier information, reports and analysis, master file data integrity(keeping up to date & making necessary changes promptly)

Named the CP/PBDS Small Business Coordinator becoming part of the Small Business Administration team throughout Cardinal having much interaction with and meetings to attend, received annual small business excellence award twice

Kelly Temporary Services Libertyville, IL 1996 - 1999

Assignments with local Corporations as: Baxter Healthcare Hewitt Associates Allstate Cardinal Health

Created and transitioned Equipment Coordinator position at Cardinal Health’s Airlife Respiratory Division in Riverside, CA

Supported national sales team of 36 representatives

Wrote contract terms and conditions for ‘Committed Use Agreement’ for the national sales team to present to customers.

Wrote all processes & procedures/Created training manual for new position to be permanently located in Riverside, CA

Conducted training courses in Riverside, CA for the new Equipment Coordinator

Henry M. Greene Associates Lake Forest, IL 1994-1996

Senior Inside Sales Representative

Promoted to Senior Inside-Sales Representative after 3 months

Coached & trained new hire employees during evening shift

Tested pilot programs as the company sought to broaden business portfolio

Awards/Certificates

Certificate of Professional Leadership Development Leadercast 2015 conference

APICS – CSCP & CPIM Certification

12 week course in Finance – Certificate issued from private institution Dave Ramsey’s Financial University

Small Business Association Award for reaching planned spending 2004 & 2005

Education

College of Lake County - 1996 & 1998

Completed courses in Psychology & Conversational Spanish I & II

Round Lake Senior High School – Graduated 1993

Honor Student entire 2 years attended at R.L.S.H. (Junior/Senior)

Calvary Christian Academy

Honor Student with one semester sophomore year on the Principal’s List (highest honor)

Outstanding achievement was a character analysis I wrote and was most honored to have attained a mark of 110% (the highest mark being 100% with no extra credit opportunities). Which the teacher also had me to read my paper to the class.

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