Supply Chain Management

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EDUCATION

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2022

Major: Supply Chain Management

GPA in Major: 3.6

Dean’s List: Spring 2021

Related Coursework: Operations & Supply Chain Management, Transport Logistics, Global Supply Chain, International Transportation, Management Systems Analysis, Microsoft Software Applications in Business, Intermediate Accounting I, Business Computing Applications, Strategic Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Global Warehouse & Distribution Systems, Supply Chain Network Modelling.

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Associate Microsoft Excel 2019

EXPERIENCE

National Grid Associate Buyer, Category Management – Electric Construction June 2022 - Present

Managed tender events: led procurement for 9 key Electric Construction RFPs, realizing $11,767,703 in savings through effective negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, and the Strategic Sourcing Process.

Leveraged strong negotiation skills to lead discussions with suppliers, achieving high-value agreements that aligned with National Grid's strategic objectives.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify procurement needs, enhancing alignment between business units and procurement strategies.

Worked closely with Contract Managers to ensure the successful delivery of contracted activities, identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities that maximized value for the organization.

Presented RFP timelines and award scenarios to senior executives.

Collaborated with New England Complex Project Management to oversee National Grid’s Electric Construction Workplan, assessing resources and identifying commercial opportunities.

Demonstrated project management acumen by successfully juggling multiple projects simultaneously, consistently delivering results within deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and Ariba Guided Buying/Sourcing.

PROJECTS

National Grid

Procurement Lead – New England Capital Delivery RFP: Led procurement for Transmission Line construction contractors, achieving a 5% average decrease in labor rates and 20% in equipment rates. Developed evaluation strategies and presented to C-Suite executives.

Procurement Lead – 345kV Underground Transmission Cable Installation, Clay, NY: Coordinated with cross-functional teams to deliver materials and services for a new underground transmission infrastructure, reporting ~$7 million in savings. Developed a comprehensive contract strategy and negotiated favorable terms.

Procurement Lead – North Clinton St. Duct Bank, Syracuse, NY: Managed procurement for the installation of 4,290 ft of duct bank, achieving ~$1.7 million in savings. Collaborated with stakeholders and negotiated contracts under the MSA Framework agreement.

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