Results-Oriented Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader

KATHLEEN KEITH

Results-driven Purchasing & Supply Chain Professional with 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and supply chain optimization. Proven track record of achieving

$650K+ in cost savings while improving efficiency by 40% through ERP/MRP expertise (SAP, Oracle). Adept at procurement, logistics, inventory management, and contract negotiations, driving operational excellence and profitability.

Skills

Work History

Buyer/Planner – Logistics

Black Market Labs, West Valley City, UT August 2014 - Current Procurement & Planning Manager

H2O Environmental, Salt Lake City, UT April 2012 - July 2013 Senior Buyer / Buyer IV

L3 Communications, Salt Lake City, UT May 2009 - April 2012 Senior Buyer

Salt Lake City UT

801-***-**** **********@*****.***

Competitive sourcing Contract Negotiation

Product procurement Supply Chain Optimization

Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma

ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, Oracle) Vendor Management

Cost Reduction Logistics Management

Inventory Control Demand Forecasting

Manage procurement of raw materials (BCAA, Glutamine, Beta-Alanine, etc.) for supplement manufacturing

Negotiated contracts saving $650K in the first year through strategic sourcing and vendor consolidation Standardized SOPs, improving efficiency across purchasing and logistics Enhanced ERP systems, increasing vendor on-time delivery by 32% Oversee warehouse logistics for accurate inventory management and smooth distribution Oversaw procurement of materials and equipment, reducing costs by $100K in seven months Optimized inventory planning, minimizing excess stock and boosting efficiency Developed procurement workflows to streamline operations Managed procurement of integrated circuit commodities at competitive pricing Negotiated supplier agreements for long-term cost savings Collaborated with engineering teams to align procurement with project needs Earned Bronze Medal for outstanding performance

MacLean Quality Composites, UT July 2006 - May 2009 Senior Buyer / Planner

Price Industries, Inc., Casa Grande, AZ

Buyer / Planner

Rolls Royce, Inc., Park City, UT

Senior Buyer / Planner

Sport Court, Salt Lake City, UT

Accomplishments

Education And Certifications

Additional Information

Willing to travel for business needs

Skills And Technical Proficiencies

Procured key materials, reducing costs while maintaining quality Improved supplier delivery timelines through relationship optimization Expedited critical orders to meet tight manufacturing deadlines Led procurement for HVAC manufacturing, ensuring material availability Developed alternative sourcing strategies to reduce supplier dependency Managed MRP inventory systems, reducing stock shortages Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, implementing process improvements Facilitated communication between engineering and procurement for BOM accuracy Managed purchasing of polypropylene and colorant materials for injection molding Reduced procurement costs by 18% through supplier contract renegotiation. Increased on-time delivery rates by 32% by optimizing logistics workflows. Developed SOPs, boosting purchasing efficiency by 40%. Led SAP ERP integration, enhancing tracking and automation. Cut excess inventory by 22% while improving fulfillment rates. Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) – APICS Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

DAU (Department of Acquisition University) – Government Procurement Active Real Estate License

Procurement & Supply Chain Management: Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation

Operations & Process Improvement: Supply Chain Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma ERP/MRP & Data Analysis: SAP, Oracle, MRPII, Kanban, Advanced Excel Logistics & Inventory Control: Freight Coordination, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Optimization Government & Corporate Procurement: Cost Analysis, Compliance, DAU Government Acquisitions

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