Kaala Hammel

Kaala Hammel

Indirect Procurement Operations Specialist @ Zebra Technologies

About

Over 17 years of procurement experience that extends across industries, including Information Technology, Construction, Hospitality, Retail and Manufacturing.

Country

United States

City

Longwood

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Purchasing, Procurement, Pricing, Vendor Management, Management, SAP, Budgets

Experience

Zebra Technologies

Indirect Procurement Operations Specialist

Zebra Technologies

LinkedIn
2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos
Beltrees Consulting Services

Consultant

Beltrees Consulting Services

LinkedIn
2021-11 - 2022-8 · 10 mos

Orlando, Florida, United States

Walt Disney World

Casual Buyer Technology- Contractor

Walt Disney World

LinkedIn
2017-11 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 7 mos

Orlando, Florida Area

• Support Disney Technology Services by providing procurement for EUC hardware, network equipment and maintenance renewals with annual spend of $150 million • Initiate requests for quotes and develop supplier relationships to ensure accurate pricing and delivery dates met • Create shopping carts in SAP for Good/Services and route to appropriate financial approver • Manage procurement requests in Service Now software and update ticketing information • Create Service entries and Good Receipts against vendor invoices in SAP; reconcile invoices and PO maintenance • Ensure the efficient, accurate and timely execution of approved purchasing transactions consistent with corporate policies • Review and approve closure of open PO’s

Family Sabbatical

Family Sabbatical

Family Sabbatical

2015-4 - 2017-11 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Entertainment Retail Enterprises, LLC

Purchasing

Entertainment Retail Enterprises, LLC

LinkedIn
2013-2 - 2015-4 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Orlando, Florida Area

Wholesale provider to retail stores and theme parks Responsible for purchasing domestic T-shirts and glassware for M&M World/Mars, Margaritaville, Disney World, Harley Davidson and Nickelodeon/Viacom through private label and licensing Responsible for all Indirect purchasing; Reduced sublimation print supply costs by 25%; reduced warehouse supplies/facility costs and other production expenses by 20% Match invoices to good receipts and resolve accounting discrepancies. Develop relationships with factories providing insight on brand guidelines and direction on production requirements and deliverables. Review product samples with merchandising to ensure color and style meet customer requirements. Work to ensure factory compliance with customer requirements. Provide weekly open order reports to management to ensure the group is informed about production timeline. Provide updates to management to improve efficiency and ensure project teams are fully informed.

Omega Medical Imaging LLC

Purchasing Agent

Omega Medical Imaging LLC

LinkedIn
2011-11 - 2013-2 · 1 yr 4 mos

Orlando, Florida Area

Manufacturer of Medical Xray Equipment Responsible for purchasing electrical components, raw materials, cable, fabricated parts, and misc medical accessories in accordance with FDA and ISO9000 regulations. Create and maintail accurate records in PC/MRP; Order material based on PC/MRP demand/forecase to meet schedule Negotiate material costs; Bid proposal packages; reduced cost on hardware and electrical components by 10%; reduced cost on fabricated parts by 15% Expedite material, set-up RMA's, resolve shipment and invoice discrepencies Conduct audits of stock room material and resolve shortages

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

IT Buyer (Contract Employment)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

LinkedIn
2011-1 - 2011-11 · 11 mos

Orlando, Florida Area

Education Publishing Maintain and develop all vendor/supplier support for purchasing across multiple divisions Negotiate and procure competitive bids for all required hardware and software Create and maintain vendor master records in SAP Manage open orders/receipts to ensure delivery time is acceptable Work with accounting to resolve issues with invoices, receiving, and purchase orders

DEI Services Corporation

Buyer

DEI Services Corporation

2008-5 - 2009-10 · 1 yr 6 mos

Orlando, Florida Area

Provider of Simulation Devices to Military Customers Responsible for purchasing electronic components and fabricated parts to military specifications ; Bid proposal projects RFQ development; response evaluation and vendor source selection Purchase order preparation and follow up with vendors Negotiate pricing and materials with vendors; product research and availability Managed supplier expediting and delivery status; Resolved pricing issues Vendor record keeping and entry using Quickbooks Maintain manual procurement records Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on time delivery Process NCR paperwork and ensure repairs, debits, and credits with suppliers

Horizon Homes of Central Florida

Purchasing Manager

Horizon Homes of Central Florida

2005-12 - 2008-2 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Orlando, Florida Area

Residential Home Builder Prepare purchase orders; review invoices processed for payment Implementation and training of homebuilder software System administrator support for homebuilder software package Maintain budgets for housing projects; prepared cost reports for monthly expenses Manage all phases of contracted services from start to finish; project pricing/budgets maintained through completion Negotiate with sub-contractors on pricing, bids and materials Coordinate marketing materials and literature for sales offices Evaluate new sub-contractors for competitive quotes, pricing and professional best practices Review contract agreements with subs for adherence to pricing guidelines Ensure delivery of materials to job site Coordinated Sales and Marketing promotions to sell new homes Process payroll for Horizon Homes employees and sub-contractors

Fairfield Resorts

Information Technology Buyer (Contract Employment)

Fairfield Resorts

LinkedIn
2005-10 - 2005-12 · 3 mos

Orlando, Florida Area

Hotel and Vacation Time Share Provider Purchase all IT related hardware/software and peripherals Negotiate with vendors to obtain product or service information price, availability, and delivery schedules Communicate and manage relationships with both internal and external customers Prepare purchase orders and Bid requests Provide Technical support for minor hardware and software installation

Education

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix

LinkedIn

Business Management

2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs
Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University

LinkedIn
1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs
Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Community College

LinkedIn
1995 - 1998 · 3 yrs

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