Tracy Alotta

**** ***** **** **.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

561-***-****

aczp6b@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished Procurement Specialist with over 23 years experience within a Fortune

*** *******. ***ong background in planning of raw materials, component parts, indirect

services and strategic outsourcing. Successful in optimizing manufacturing processes and

capitalizing on revenue generation opportunities. Ensure Quality and Compliance while

implementing Lean Process Improvement and cost reduction. Lead continuous

improvement of quality by tracking, analyzing and reporting key performance indicators

that measure and improve total quality. Strongly organized, self-motivated and goal

oriented with proven leadership abilities that enable teams to achieve production targets

and quality benchmarks while developing new supply chains and vendor relationships.

Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge in FDA, OSHA and ISO regulations

ISO 13485

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Development

Six Sigma

Vendor Relations

Supplier Evaluation

Inventory Management

Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning

Contract Negotiations

Strategic and Global Sourcing

Procurement

Professional Experience

Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office

Procurement Analyst November 2016 March 2017

Preparing bid specifications

RFP, RFQ requests

Coordinate with bid winners

Purchase order review, submission, files and maintenance

New/Old contracts and supplier administration

Request, review and advise on the RFPs, RFQs, RFIs

Perform sourcing, liaising, and negotiating with new and existing suppliers

to improve business

Negotiations with suppliers to meet price, quality, and delivery

requirements

Maintain contractual records and documentation, such as receipt and

control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets,

contractual changes, status reports, vendor scorecards and other documents for all

projects

Track savings as a result of issuing RFPs and RFQs

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers

GE Healthcare

Procurement Specialist June 1993 November 2016

Manage inventory levels and accuracy for multiple medical repair depots

Evaluate and maintain minimum and maximum stocking levels for multiple

medical repair depots

Implement procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost savings and

best practices

Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers

to improve business

Maintain positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure

cost, quality, and delivery targets are met

Possess international purchasing experience with repair depots overseas

Provides outstanding customer service and customer satisfaction with open

communication and on time deliveries

Review supplies, work orders and services to ensure compliance with

company procedures and best procurement practices

Ensure Quality and Compliance while implementing Lean Process

Improvement and cost reduction.

Provide updates about procurement related progress and potential delays

daily to the customer

Enable teams to achieve production targets and quality benchmarks while

developing new supply chains and vendor relationships.

GE Healthcare

Inventory Coordinator April 2004 May 2010

Evaluated and processed field engineer discrepant material

Maintained decontamination area and ensured it was up to OSHA regulations

Processed inventory cycle counts and adjustments

Assisted in maintaining organization of stock for the repair depot

Provided customer assistance as necessary

Oversaw all business and activity related to inventory control.

Reported to upper management regularly and provided recommendations for

improved inventory control

Maintained records regarding inventory control, shipping and receiving

GE Healthcare

Purchasing Coordinator Feb 2000 April 2004

Compared prices between various suppliers in order to make efficient purchasing

decisions

Ensured that products were delivered in a timely manner and that the quality of

the goods were received satisfactory

Ordered goods such as office supplies on a continuous basis to maintain inventory

levels

Evaluated vendor performance for effectiveness or deficiencies

Evaluated discrepant material and coordinated with the supplier for replacement

or credit

Update and maintain work instructions and ISO procedures.

Maintained accurate stocking levels for medical repair depot

GE Healthcare

Y2K Purchaser/Expeditor April 1999 - Feb 2000

Upgraded international and domestic hospitals for Y2K transition

Monitored supplier quality -Audited suppliers for ISO 9001 compliance

Coordinated with field engineers for installs and upgrades for international and

domestic hospitals

Created and implemented standard operating manuals, for field engineer upgrades

Distributed various materials to international and domestic hospitals for Y2K

upgrades

Reported to management all phases of project implementation

Monitored and evaluated all issues with hospital installations

Verified implementation and upgrades for all hospitals were successful and

without issues

GE Healthcare

Supplier Quality Assurance October 1997 - April 1999

Monitored supplier quality -Audited suppliers for ISO 9001 compliance

Tested overall product durability and performance

Used tools such as voltmeters, gauges, micrometers, and other tools to measure

and analyze products in a clean room

Inspected products closely for structural and/or surface defects

Monitored and evaluated production lines for possible defective products

Prepared quality reports and distributed to management and all necessary

departments

Responded to and resolved customer complaints about products

GE Healthcare

Inspection Coordinator June 1993 - October 1997

Inspect all incoming material for any possible defects

Preformed and maintained all test and tool calibration for inspection department

Audited the facilitys inventory on a regular basis and provides reports to

management

Trained other employees in cycle counting and inventory control

Maintain and manage stockroom records, reports and inventories

Answer and respond to customer inquiries, requirements and needs

Receive and unload merchandise from trucks

Verify documents and reports in accordance to the unloaded merchandise

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration Kaplan University, FL

Certified Internal Quality Auditor, Certification# TF-30-4181

Certified Lead Auditor, Certification# 8769

Supplier Quality Management in FDA Regulation Certification# 107

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