Procurement Professional/Sr. Buyer

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Shawnda Albritton

Ventura, shawndaa31@445 415.California, Howard 598.9224 gmail.St 93003 com WORK EXPERIENCE

Shire Thousand Oaks, CA

Sr. Buyer Mar 2016 – Present

Develop and manage key supplier relationships.

Manage and support ongoing supplier programs and new supplier related projects. Implement strategies and programs to reduce total cost through competitive bidding and negotiations. Manage and implement specific procurement strategies and scorecards, which ensure quality requirements and optimize cost, delivery and services while ensuring supply continuity. Assist in the annual standard costing process and provided price forecasts. Purchase assigned products at best total cost, consistent with quality, cost, delivery and other requirements at the plant level.

Work with internal Quality Systems and procedures to insure compliance to all requirements. Partner with Category Managers to identify risk mitigation plan for assigned commodities and monitor major price/availability fluctuations that will impact the Plant's cost &/or ability to conduct business Provide consultation to management and other groups regarding supplier/commodity issues, which impact operations and provide purchasing and supplier management expertise to technical, engineering staffs. Agilent Technologies Carpinteria, CA

Sr. Buyer Mar 2015 – Dec 2015

Selected/analyzed the supply base to develop and execute strategies and commodity plans for direct and indirect materials and services to support production and manufacturing. Established and managed supplier relationships including negotiating contracts and prices, monitoring supplier performance and driving supplier quality initiatives with a varied set of Life Science commodity suppliers.

Developed and implemented cost reduction plans and continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain.

Prepared and processed purchase orders to MRP driven demand forecasts in Oracle to assure the supply of direct production materials as well as PO creation for indirect materials and services. Worked closely with the Engineering, Production, and Planning teams, to ensure that operational procurement activities support and align with cross functional objectives. Active participant in the review of non-conforming materials, returns of defective product to supplier and coordination with QA, shipping, and Accounting to manage impact to production. Reviewed and approved material changes (MCO and ECO) for assigned commodity/product family and ensure dispositions or effectivity dates are adhered to by suppliers. Dako (an Agilent Owned Entity) Carpinteria, CA

Principal Buyer Aug 2011 – Jun 2014

As primary point of contact for designated suppliers, negotiated best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders to reach highest quality at best value.

Monitored performance of vendors in regard to delivery, quality, and cost through regular business reviews Interface with suppliers to solve problems involving pricing, supplier performance, or other matters that arise

Performed complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long- term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods\services to support the manufacturing and production floor

Maintained optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements, while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges Established source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing 445 Howard St Ventura, California, 93003 415-***-**** **********@*****.*** Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers in order to make decisions regarding award of purchase orders through the RFQ process

Implemented formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements

Resolved discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance Ensured compliance to procurement policies and procedures and actively participated in new process development and implementation.

Drove supplier quality initiatives and corrective action via the Supplier Corrective Action (SCAR) process and established problem resolution dates in a timely manner Maintained current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)

Occam Networks Santa Barbara, CA

Supplier Program Manager Jun 2007 – Feb 2011

Managed all commercial elements and projects for designated raw material suppliers and contract manufacturers as part of a fully outsourced, Telecommunications, global supply chain including contract development and negotiations, cost management, supplier performance evaluation and relationship management.

Established and maintained collaborative relationships with suppliers while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with company expectations. Worked with various levels of management on aligning procurement and sourcing strategies with corporate goals.

Working cross functionally with engineering and purchasing team developed and implemented supply strategies to ensure supply continuity and support new product introductions. Led sourcing selections through the RFQ process.

Dilithium Networks Petaluma, CA

Supply Chain Manager Mar 2005 – Apr 2007

Managed all strategic and tactical global supply chain related programs and projects including contract development, supplier performance reviews, and database management. Acted as key point of contact for all suppliers. Managed key supplier relationships through regular business reviews and weekly calls as well as site visits and occasional audits. Managed purchase orders and material planning, coordinated shipments and expedited with suppliers as needed.

Implemented program for conversion of manufacturing solution to 100% outsourced model, resulting in cost savings and improved quality.

EDUCATION

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Murfreesboro, TN Bachelors of Science, Aug 2000

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Six Sigma Green Belt Trained

Currently enrolled in UCSB Project Management Certification Program

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