Bretta Grewing

• Responsible for managing 17MM spend across Packaging contracts. • Collaborate with key suppliers to ensure minimal supply chain disruptions. • Completed projects to procure second sources of supply for packaging liner and foil used in pharmaceutical products. • Find equitable resolutions on SCAR’s and other supplier related issues. • Create quarterly reports for ELT regarding supplier management strategies and supply chain issues.

• Negotiate and manage contracts for direct and indirect sourcing initiatives. • Total cost savings of 800,000. • Appointed main buyer to facilitate the Fluid Product line due to complexity and tight time restraints to manufacture orders. • Procure across several categories including, filters, cable assemblies, lasers, pneumatics, industrial and machined components. • Implemented and trained peers on the use of contracts in SAP. • Exceeded corporate turn’s goal of 4.4 with a turn’s result of 7.

• Reduced material costs by $75,000. • Participated in a global print RFP, with objectives to reduce total cost of ownership and consolidate supplier base. Savings estimated to be $700,000 across six locations. • Implemented and managed the movement of product packaging from standard MRP to KanBan, reducing inventory costs and gaining needed space. • Wrote Supplier Corrective Action Reports and resolved product issues with supplier. • Procured/managed over 1,500 items in an Medical environment.

Buyer 2006-2008 • Responsible for procuring commercial print and advertising related materials and services consistent with the requirements and timelines of the commodity team and business partners. • Prepared and reviewed bid proposals for services such as Travel, Translation, Creative Agency services, and Tradeshows. • Worked with suppliers to obtain materials at lowest cost, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. • Interviewed suppliers, assessed potential supplier capabilities and recommended sources of supply. • Acted as supplier and plant liaison for day to day operations. • Developed and maintained necessary records and files.

• Trained and coached colleagues on the goods receipt/invoice receipt process, investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure prompt payment and maximization of discount opportunities. • Interviewed suppliers, assessed potential supplier capabilities and recommended sources of supply. • Generated and analyzed supplier scorecards and discussed score with supplier. • Produced and distributed monthly saving calculations to upper management. • Developed and maintained supplier relationships.

• Implemented and managed the office supply program for five U.S. locations. • Ordered MRO items for ATM division. • Maintained 90% of printing contracts at or below previous cost. • Reduced inventory stock outages to less than 4%. • Managed contract implementations and resolved contract disputes. • Wrote requests for proposals and statements of work (S.O.W) for printing materials, office supplies/equipment, vending services, and facility services. • Analyzed quotations, developed sources, maintained inventory levels, processed and tracked purchase orders for timeliness and accuracy.