Keris Collier

Summary:

●Experienced as procurement Sourcing for more than 10 years Worked as a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Procurement Agent, Procurement Buyer. Created, Facilitated, and Maintenance the onboarding on new suppliers to the Apple Supplier Network; Utilized Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, XLOOKUPS, etc.) to analyse large amounts of data, translating this information into “Go-forward” strategies for internal & external presentations. Utilize SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle Service Cloud, Zeus, and Five9 to accomplish actionable, Indirect/Direct Procurement and sourcing for 5000 Walmart locations in the USA & Canada.

●Experienced in incorporating E-Sourcing methods via a list of apps and support tools when making procurement decisions that ensure the optimal flow of goods and services based on the contract; Maintained databases - this data was essential in preparing reports and procurement Goals.

●Conducted cost & price analysis by collaborating with our corporate procurement team for national and regional coverage; Indirect Procurement Spend Oversight with an emphasis on Spend Analysis KPIs and metrics; Spend Analysis for a large Vendor base

●Implemented and supported internal / external continuous improvement / cost reduction initiatives as related to purchased materials and processes; Mitigated material issues pertaining to cost, sourcing, and quality concerns between Vendors, companies, department intersections and customers.

●Successfully negotiated robust product lines with Manufacturers and service providers vital to our industry & performance. Harmonized order fulfilment for a diverse manufacturing automotive assembly integration.

●Planned, directed, and managed procurement activities (including sourcing strategy, RFP/bid review, supplier management, etc.) for manufacturing components, as well as IT hardware & software; Assisted in the transition & implementation of Oracle-from-SAP for Indirect Procurement purchases

Skills: Core Competencies, Production scheduling, MS Office/Adobe Suite experience, Inventory Management / Controls, SAP / Oracle / Visual ERP, Ariba / competence, Contract negotiations, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier management, Strong communication skills, Adaptable with a Conscientious troubleshooting acumen, Judgements lead by data analytics, Knowledge of Six Sigma / Koch Tenets of Business, E-sourcing / Procurement, Competence in EPRs: SAP, Oracle, AS400, Prelude, AD, WMS, PeopleSoft Oracle Service Cloud, Zeus, and Five9, Infor, MS Suite savvy, Power BI/ONE PDM competence.

Experience

Microsoft World Wide Redmond, WA, US (Remote)

Mar. 22- Current

Sourcing Program Manager

●Managed and reported the overall product BOM COGP (cost of goods purchased) along with cost risks and opportunities analysis throughout the pursuit of achieving program targets - XBOX and Next gen Laptop product development.

● Recorded manufacturing strategies for each component category within the product design cycle.

● Performed as Lead for partnered kick off(s) engagements; finalizing manufacturing BOMs and components for procurement in advance of fabrication.

● Tracked non-cost related risks for the product completion with Tier 1 & 2 suppliers.

● Prepared presentation material for product leadership monthly reviews: Waterfall charts, Dashboards, Powerpoint, etc.

● Maintained contact roster list(s) for Sourcing Managers and their perspective categories - collaborating on Cost Inputs and the financial “Story-Telling” for high-level executive internal stakeholders.

●Merged cooperating departments for ad-hoc committees when commodity overlaps occurred, combating “project creep” whilst managing milestone deliverables.

●Used Power BI to compile reports necessary for Cost of Good Purchase analysis & presentations.

●Maintained documents with procurement details using various tracking and reporting platforms.

Apple Inc Austin, TX, US (Remote) June 21’- March 22’

Global Finance Specialist

●Created, Facilitated, and Maintained the onboarding of all new suppliers to the Apple Supplier Network.

●Collaborated with the Global Vendor Master team to resolve the Supplier Connect record issues and complications.

●Partnered with business users and Supplier Connect teams to find opportunities for process improvement and reduced the number of incoming support inquiries

●Identified opportunities for operational improvement, coordinated and implemented automated solutions around routine/repetitive tasks

●Maintained Master Vendor Data elements, data flows, rules and exceptions in SAP and Supplier Connect

●Aligned forces with the programming departments of IT, to code macros to operational software packages.

SDI-Walmart, Bristol, PA, US (Remote) January 2021 - June 2021

Strategic Sourcing Manager

●Led the Purchasing Team by coordinating the planning and managing of interactions with our preferred suppliers for Facility MRO concerns.

●Supported the development and maintenance of the supplier scorecard program.

●Created, developed, and maintained daily Supplier open PO reports and amended dates from vendor tracking information extracted via Engagement.

●Identified bottlenecks and roadblocks upfront and facilitated improvements to supplier scorecard ratings, collaborating with those vendors to reach aggressive goals.

●Anticipated and identified problemed transactions and utilized root cause analysis reporting that assisted with leading purchasing campaigns.

●Continued to drive process improvements across the organization and our suppliers

●Utilized Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS) to analyse large amounts of data, translating this information into “Go-forward” strategies for internal & external presentations. Utilize SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle Service Cloud, Zeus, and Five9 to accomplish cohesive planning, Indirect/Direct Procurement and sourcing for 5000 Walmart locations in the USA & Canada.

●Executed Software troubleshooting and supported service contracts for Facility Repairs & Maintenance

●Interacted with Vendors in regard to the RFPs/RFQs process from end-to-end, as well as contractual adherence in accordance to legal and govt. regulations.

●Responsible for Contract negotiations & adherence. Worked with SCM team in the initial stages of potential supplier onboarding & vetting.

●Responsible for the end-to-end processes of Supply Chain management. As well as, interacting with logistical 3rd party partners to ensure on time deliveries & returns.

●Experienced in incorporating E-Sourcing methods via a list of apps and support tools when making procurement decisions that ensure the optimal flow of goods and services based on the contract.

●Use internal and external procurement applications to research, request quote, purchase and track IT hardware and software deliveries to global end users.

●Managed daily assigned procurement requests within a required SLA timeframe.

●Created Purchase orders and assisted with reconciling invoice discrepancies. Processing PO amendments as necessary.

International Automotive Components, INC Arlington August 2020 - January 2021

Production Scheduler/Planner (Materials)

●Prepared and participated in the weekly scheduling meeting, per production line, based on standard policies and procedures

●Developed and validated daily Operations build capacity and mitigation plan(s) to redirect and / or re-establish priorities, as required, in support of the Master Schedule.

●Prioritized and sequenced parts on hold back into Operations production line based on customer priorities.

●Facilitated expedites on material critical to fulfil work order shortages.

●Supported Operations with expedite requests for removal and replacement of defective hardware and completed transactions in SAP, as required.

●Liaison between Production Control at other client sites and Stockroom / Warehouse to communicate incoming part supply and ensure accuracy of stock transfers.

●Performed other duties as assigned.

●Executed Software troubleshooting and supported service contracts for Facility Repairs & Maintenance.

●Created Purchase orders and assisted with reconciling invoice discrepancies. Processing PO amendments as necessary.

Watson, INC Fort Worth August 2019- August 2020

Procurement Agent

●Responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, and services at the most favourable terms for the organization. Sourcing options promoted through my research and contract negotiations.

●Qualified vendors, evaluated bids, and negotiated prices and terms for purchased goods and services.

●Tracked purchases, monitored vendor quality, and maintained a current database of vendor information.

●Arranged planning meetings and constructed an “improvement” system for multiple product lines.

●Maintained databases - this data was essential in preparing reports and procurement goals.

●Managed Indirect Spend Categories, interacting with Suppliers Locally and Abroad.

●Determined best quotation arrangements in the pursuits of JIT, inventory efficiency, and quality.

●Assisted IT teams with sourcing equipment and software suites to meet consumer needs.

●Created Purchase orders and assisted with reconciling invoice discrepancies. Processing PO amendments as necessary.

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Johnson Controls, INC - Carrollton July 2017-October 2018

Procurement Buyer

●Successfully negotiated robust product lines with Manufacturers and service providers vital to our industry & performance.

●Crafted processes internally with the objective of closing gaps in our vendor-to-plant operations. Simplifying our supply-chain pipeline for multiple locations.

●Conducted cost & price analysis by collaborating with our corporate procurement team for national and regional coverage ensuring transit terms/schedule were met.

●Performed supplier assessments and warehouse audits for external & internal reviews.

●Resolved & analysed matters of accounting - initiated either thru transactional processing OR purchase order/invoice discrepancies.

●Indirect Procurement Spend Oversight with an emphasis on Spend Analysis KPIs and metrics; Spend Analysis for a large Vendor base.

●Executed Software troubleshooting and supported service contracts for Facility Repairs & Maintenance

●Assisted IT teams with sourcing equipment and software suites to meet consumer needs.

●Created Purchase orders and assisted with reconciling invoice discrepancies. Processing PO amendments as necessary.

General Motors, Arlington, TX (Project Management) March 2017-July 2017

Material Resource Planner, Contract assignment

●Oversaw the data conversion process into identified API(s), as well as planning & executing testing of enterprise solutions for Oracle implementation.

●Ensured shipments met timely deliveries by resolving delays, equipment evolutions, repairs, returns, discrepant dispositions, etc.

●Executed logistical transactions via SAP for Plant and Third-party distributors.

●Coordinated the supply chain scope across multiple department interactions.

●Harmonized order fulfilment for a diverse manufacturing automotive assembly integration.

●Assisted in the transition & implementation of Oracle-from-SAP for Indirect Procurement purchases.

Eriks Southwest, LLC - Dallas, TX December 2010- January 2017

Buyer

●Mitigated material issues pertaining to cost, sourcing, and quality concerns between Vendors, companies, department intersections and customers.

●Managed EDI/Vendor consigned inventory programs; reduced logistical transit time while ensuring aggressive sale margins were met.

●Implemented and supported internal / external continuous improvement / cost reduction initiatives as related to purchased materials and processes.

●Successfully negotiated with vendors on prices to rectify gaps in initial bid proposals.

●Experienced Inspector of raw materials, certifications, and documentation essential to consumer specifications.

●Competent at all stages of Order Fulfilment from Inventory Management -to-Discrepant Order Resolution - and all matters in between.

●Experienced in working with international shipping, freight forwarders, and customs.

●Contract negotiation with large firms I.e.: Halliburton, Honeywell, Exxon, Lockheed Martin, etc. (Dod contracts)

●Responsible for Indirect/ Direct Procurement development and implementation of strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of sourcing categories.

●Interacted with Vendors regarding the RFPs/RFQs process from end-to-end, as well as contractual adherence in accordance with legal and govt. regulations.

●Assisted IT teams with sourcing equipment and software suites to meet consumer needs.

●Created Purchase orders and assisted with reconciling invoice discrepancies. Processing PO amendments as necessary.

Education:

●Tarrant County College - Business Admin. - Associate Degree 2013-2015

●UTA - (Alpha Ambassadors Program) - Supply Chain Mgmt - Bachelor Degree - 2015-2017

Accomplishments

●Reduced shipping operation expenses by improving our logistical response procedure while maintaining shipping volume and accuracy.

●Collaborated closely with the Operations Manager to ensure "on-time delivery" improvement metrics met ambitious goals. From 80% to 90 with standout quarters reaching 98%. Assisted in minimizing "Warehouse Error Rate" from .0034 in 2014 to .0015 (1Q16).

●Created a highly effective organizational filling system for our Discrepant Material issues, quelling departmental communication issues between Quality, Receiving, and Purchasing campaigns.

●Motivated more cohesive and efficient Sales/Purchasing collaborations, as well as, minimized robust email traffic by utilizing a software tool that promoted “live updates” and more cooperative interdepartmental interactions.

●Cultivated excellent long-term relationships with vendors, maintaining ongoing engagement while facilitating solutions to address supply chain hindrances.

●Trained and supervised both permanent and temporary staff. Creating and Coordinating work schedules to ensure coverage for seamless office operations.

●Instrumental in engineering the Receiving department, solidifying processes with the creation of a Standard of Procedures (S.O.P.)

●Collaborated successfully with Engineering and Quality departments in reviewing CAD drawings, Bills of Material, and detail costs of parts and assemblies

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