Buyer Engineering
Resume:
Anastasia Prosser
Fremont, CA 510-***-****
linkedin.com/in/anastasiaprosser *******************@*****.***
Senior Supply Chain Buyer
Supplier Management Project Management Manufacturing Industry
Proven ability to lead supplier relationships and products from inception to sunset in the high-tech, manufacturing industry. Talent for spearheading initiatives that increase organizational efficiency and exceed revenue expectations. Expert presenter and negotiator; able to build strong relationships with partners and build consensus among a variety of stakeholders.
Cost Containment
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Contract Negotiations
New Products Introduction
Budget Management
MRP, Oracle ERP, SAP
Vendor Management
Process Redesign
Process Improvement
Team Building
Client Management
Professional Experience
BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM, Fremont, California 2018 – Present
Buyer Planner Supply Chain Specialist/ Master Scheduler, Supply Chain Management
Manage production planning NPI /Commercial activities and drives consensus forecast creation for Fremont Manufacturing Plant via cross-functional inputs from business groups.
Facilitate the creation of a robust MPS schedule at the campaign level for Bulk Drug Substance by Product
Align MPS schedule with SAP and Mfg Operations Schedule
Process order management- creation /release /closure activities.
Collaborate with project team and product managers on campaign readiness reviews to ensure timely start in accordance with MPS schedule.
CORNING INCORPORATED, Silicon Valley Sunnyvale, California 2017 – 2018
Senior Supply Chain Specialist, Supply Chain Management (Contract Position)
Deploy GSM strategies with regard to purchase product or services ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies. Champion and advocate for the Global Buying Policy. Ensure compliance.
Work with internal customers in support of project requirements : completion of appropriations requests, development of sourcing strategies, evaluation of the potential supply chain while ensuring IP protection, total cost of ownership utilizing supplier and market intelligence tools (low cost sourcing activities, consortiums, competitive bidding ) for cost savings, and/or value add opportunities. Negotiate agreements and develop contracts with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value .
Lead Buyer sourcing activities; create RFI, RFP, RFQ’s. Manage the end to end Source to Pay processes with the Ariba and PeopleSoft. Create, execute and maintain non-disclosure agreements, certificates of insurance and supplier agreements. Ensure the buy channel strategy is efficiently utilized including vendor add process, transaction reductions, credit card utilization and description buy process.
Own/Assist with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits). Manage supplier performance with Supplier Relationship Management tools and resolve performance issues. Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution.
Recommend change to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles. Planning and implementation at site locations as necessary. Ensure compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related to GSM or any other required certification.
Review spend reports with Project managers and lab Director to forecast commitments. Assist with preparation of the annual department and capital budgets.
CARL ZIESS MEDITEC, Dublin, California 2015 – 2017
Senior Buyer Planner, Supply Chain Management
Negotiate contracts for major enterprise level vendors, including PCBA’s and sheet metal product vendors.
Analyze vendor performance and modify purchasing agreements to reduce costs and improve quality.
Collaborate with engineers to resolve on-going technical problems and initiate time saving technical solutions.
Direct the training and development of lower level buyers and factory tactical buyers.
Spearheaded and led a structured meeting to fill communication gap and better align project responsibilities between production, procurement, and engineering.
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC., Sunnyvale, California 2014 – 2015
Senior NPI Buyer (Contract Position)
Directed all procurement activities, including RFQ generation and coordinating vendor capability matching and scheduling, for multiple products that rolled into New Products Introduction (NPI) builds.
Utilized SAP 7.3 and Ariba procurement platforms to manage all aspects of planning, tracking, delivery, inventory, and expense reports for vendors.
Managed transition of manual purchase requisition process to Ariba procurement platform. Served as key expert and super user of Ariba for NPI team and trained the engineering department on the platform.
SAFRAN/MORPHO DETECTION, INC., Newark, California 2013
Supply Chain Specialist (Contract Position)
Streamlined planning process for multiple product lines and introduced process improvements that enhanced order fulfillment, supply planning, and material replenishment.
Conducted inventory model planning and managed project timelines to ensure on-time deliveries across the supply chain.
Provided regular project updates to internal stakeholders and communicated with vendors daily to ensure all activities were on track.
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Milpitas, California 2008 – 2013
Senior Buyer Planner/Global Supply Chain Management
Directly managed ten global suppliers, including organizations top five vendors with annual budget of $11M. Oversaw an additional $5M in annual spend for a cable installation project.
Achieved 99%+ worldwide customer order fill rates and 95% distribution fill rates.
Spearheaded the establishment of biweekly supplier forum across multiple manufacturing plant sites to review forecasts and provide project updates.
Completed a range of analysis and reporting activities, including consumption trending.
VISHAY SILICONIX, Santa Clara, California 2007 – 2008
Senior MRO Buyer
Utilized procurement expertise in semiconductor equipment to maintain uninterrupted production schedules.
Analyzed products and vendor relationships on a regular basis to uncover opportunities to renegotiate more optimal contracts and pricing.
Initiated robust communication protocols to ensure information transfer during shift changes resulted in limited productivity loss.
TYCO HEALTHCARE, Pleasanton, California 2005 – 2007
Senior New Product Development Buyer
Led multiple research and development projects for new medical devices and provided guidance on sourcing and supply chain management best practices.
Managed the procurement of all components needed to complete production of respiratory ventilator product.
Partnered with engineering on product design process, launch, and reviewed submissions to ensure business objectives were being met.
KLA/TENCOR, Milpitas, California 2004 – 2005
Senior NPI/OEM Material Planning and Procurement
Conducted procurement of custom optical and mechanical commodities to meet the MRP and new product production requirements.
Collaborated with engineering to successfully launch product through each project phase.
THORATEC CORPORATION, Pleasanton, California 2003-2004
Senior Buyer
Consistently achieved optimum inventory levels needed to meet business objectives through in-depth analysis, updating vital data points, and use of MRP system.
Managed entire lifecycle of vendor relationship from finding suppliers to negotiating contracts.
Created system to manage product inventory and warehousing for off-site vendors.
Additional Experience
Senior Buyer/Planner: Supply Operations CISCO SYSTEMS, San Jose, California (2000-2002)
Senior Buyer KLA/TENCOR, Milpitas, California (1997-2000)
Inventory Control Supervisor/Buyer LAZERTON CORPORATION, Pleasanton, California (1993-1997)
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, University of California at Berkley, Berkley, CA
Certification in Paralegal Studies, St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA
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