Procurement Specialist

Christy Mize, Procurement Specialist

Clemmons, North Carolina, United States, 336-***-****, ********@***.*** PROFILE Dynamic Procurement Specialist with over 8+ years of experience in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing supplier relationships. Expertise in data analysis, purchase order management, and cross-functional collaboration has consistently ensured on-time delivery rates exceeding 95% while achieving significant cost reductions. A commitment to strategic risk mitigation and continuous improvement drives operational efficiency and aligns procurement initiatives with organizational goals. Proven ability to facilitate effective partnerships and streamline processes, resulting in sustainable performance enhancements. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Mar 2022 - Apr 2025 ISS After-Market Work Transfer Project Manager RTX – Rockwell Collins Winston-Salem

• Spearheaded after-market work transfer projects, ensuring seamless transitions for operational efficiency.

• Optimized supplier relationships to enhance process improvements to reduce overall procurement costs.

• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to identify and promptly resolve material, quality, and invoice discrepancies to drive ongoing improvement and ensure standards were met.

• Conducted data analysis for compliance monitoring and risk mitigation, driving continuous improvement to minimize bottlenecks, boosting overall efficiency.

• Developed and implemented demand planning strategies to support inventory control and management visibility for accurate demand forecasts and optimize stock levels. Mar 2019 - Mar 2022 Procurement Specialist and Production Line Support RTX – Rockwell Collins Winston-Salem

• Executed end-to-end procurement initiatives, ensuring adherence to company policies and compliance regulations.

• Facilitated issue resolution between internal departments and suppliers, promoting continuous improvement and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Streamlined procurement processes, mitigating risks and enhancing purchasing strategies to achieve 20% annual cost reduction.

• Fostered partnerships with suppliers, maintaining on time delivery rates above 95% to enhance supply chain reliability.

• Conducted data analysis to support informed decision-making, improve procurement processes, and drive efficiency.

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 Procurement Specialist

Triumph Group Clemmons

• Administered purchase orders, ensuring adherence to compliance and contract requirements.

• Leveraged team meetings by contributing insights that promoted a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.

• Optimized procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading to measurable reductions in overall expenditures.

• Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, improving negotiation outcomes and ensuring consistent product quality across all purchases.

• Oversaw damaged goods return, keeping nonconformance under 3%. EDUCATION

May 2014 Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Criminal Studies, Salem College GPA: 3.8 Winston Salem

COURSES

Aug 2021 Core Management Training – Champion Status SKILLS

SAP Ariba Demand Planning

JD Edwards (E1) Expediting

Microsoft Office 365 Suite: including Compliance Monitoring SharePoint and Teams

Tableau Risk Management

AMS Toolbox Inventory Control and Management

Atlassian Jira Invoice Discrepancy Resolution

PLM (Siemens Teamcenter) Negotiations

Purchase Order management Cost Reduction

Supply Chain Processes Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Communications Supplier Relationship Management Cross-functional Collaboration Technical Support

Excel; V-lookups and Pivot tables Power Point

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