Christina Bright

Manage end-to-end sourcing of electronic components supporting inverter production lines, ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Evaluate supplier pricing, availability, and lead times to balance cost control with production demand requirements. Manage full order lifecycle from requisition through receipt, proactively resolving shortages, delays, and delivery exceptions. Utilize NetSuite ERP and Power BI dashboards to analyze demand trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance. Partner with engineering on alternate sourcing, BOM updates, and part transitions to maintain supply continuity. Track KPIs including on-time delivery, cost variance, and inventory accuracy to support operational visibility. Support cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations and volume adjustments when supply conditions allow.

Lead procurement operations supporting a multi-property portfolio, sourcing materials, services, and vendor contracts. Negotiate pricing and service agreements to improve cost efficiency and vendor reliability. Oversee purchase order issuance, delivery tracking, and issue resolution to maintain project timelines. Collaborate with property managers and contractors to align purchasing with maintenance and capital project schedules. Analyze spending trends and support budget planning through forecasting and reporting.

Managed a team of 10 overseeing purchasing, inventory control, and materials flow across multiple facilities. Directed procurement and inventory strategies to ensure availability of critical parts across locations. Improved cross-functional coordination between purchasing, receiving, and operations teams. Reduced fulfillment delays and inventory discrepancies through enhanced tracking and supplier follow-up processes. Monitored performance metrics to improve order accuracy and operational efficiency.

Analyzed competitive vehicle components with engineering teams to identify cost, material, and technology savings opportunities. Contributed to corporate cost-saving initiatives aligned with multi-million-dollar efficiency targets. Managed idea evaluation and reporting processes for profitability assessment and executive review.

Coordinated cross-functional teams including engineering, purchasing, warranty, and finance to support product development programs. Reported program risks and supply concerns to senior leadership on a weekly basis. Supported major vehicle programs including Bronco, F-150, Expedition, Navigator, and Transit Connect.

Negotiated production part pricing and managed supplier relationships supporting Job #1 vehicle launches. Coordinated change control, tooling, and packaging issue resolution to maintain uninterrupted plant operations. Managed inventory levels and supplier performance to meet on-time production requirements.

Tracked prototype orders and supplier shortages to protect program timing milestones. Coordinated resolution of impounded shipments and supplier quality issues to reduce risk and cost exposure.