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strategic sourcing manager

About

MANAGERIAL SUMMARY An experienced, results-oriented purchasing professional with proven abilities in developing internal teams dynamics and supplier relationships. Has a demonstrated track record of reducing costs by creating/improving purchasing programs, resulting in improvement of business’ operating margin. Accredited Purchasing Professional certification Strengths Finder Strengths: Adaptability, Ideation, Communication, Positivity, Activator Resume and references available upon request. Specialties: Project Management, Project Solving, Negotiations, Purchasing, Team Building, Training.

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

marketing and advertising

Skill

purchasing, procurement, management, program management, budgets, marketing, cross functional team leadership, marketing strategy, team building, negotiation, supply chain management, product development, vendor management, merchandising, inventory management, pricing, analysis, supplier negotiation, sourcing, customer service, strategic planning, team leadership, global sourcing, vendor relationships, e commerce, contract negotiation, packaging, competitive analysis, strategic partnerships, warehousing, market research, building relationships, workshop facilitation, six sigma, analytics, oracle e business suite

Experience

buyer iii and purchasing trainer

bda, inc.

2014-10 - 2018-6 · 3 yrs 9 mos

convention director

dragonflight

2004-9 - 2006-8 · 2 yrs

procurement supervisor

university of washington

1985-1 - 2006-1 · 21 yrs 1 mo

buyer

bda, inc.

2010-7 - 2011-5 · 11 mos

*  Managed several projects to increase profitability of the company and improve efficiency. *  Oversaw print quoting, and was instrumental in growing the calendar offerings for more clients. *  Provide expertise in the development of print pieces.

manager, costing and negotiations

bda, inc.

2006-3 - 2008-11 · 2 yrs 9 mos

*  Manage supply chain for five client programs including negotiating costs and analyzing projections. *  Perform inventory analysis and management for the PACCAR program. *  Input and oversee purchase orders and tracking information for the entire team. *  Mentor team members on complex purchase processes.

strategic sourcing manager

bda, inc.

2018-6 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

senior buyer and planner supervisor

bda, inc.

2011-5 - 2014-10 · 3 yrs 6 mos

 Primary lead project manager to transition the purchasing and inventory of nine new clients from an acquired company. Mentored and trained new team members as part of the acquisition.  Subject matter expert and then primary lead project manager for Program Purchasing to implement new ERP system Oracle. Instrumental in testing, documenting, implementing and training for Purchasing, Inventory, WIP, Bill of Materials. Developed new processes to link new systems to current system and client requirements.  Recognized for contributions by receiving the BDA Circle of Excellence award, representing the top 4% of the company.  Instrumental in on-boarding new clients as a Buyer, Planner and Inventory Manager.  Absorbed additional clients whose in-stock rates were suffering and brought them to SLA within 30 days.  Routinely assigned new projects to manage, often with limited scope and a short deadline, often requiring new processes to be developed and implemented.  Mentor and supervisor to six Buyers and Buyer Assistants.  Resource to other departments and divisions across the company.