OBJECTIVE: As part of Corporate Procurement, led the acquisition process from inception/requirements gathering to contract execution and supplier performance for work related to the acquisition of goods and services for business areas (i.e. Non-Production Goods and Services, Machinery, Domestic and International Transportation and Warehouse Equipment, and Facilities) Lead a project teams through development and execution of sourcing strategies for specific acquisitions. Develop and implement strategies for sourcing commodities to meet corporate needs. Provide contract related consultative services to internal customers and corporate leadership.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior Consultant Confidential. December 2012 to Present (Contract Consultant)

Top Secret - Confidential

Senior Procurement Specialist, Confidential
March 2011 to December 2011 (Contract Consultant)

• Senior Contract Administrator initiation and approval of BCBSM Contracts
• Benchmark and Analysis of current Contracts and RFQ’s
• Oversee System Migration to PeopleSoft
• Create Commodity Strategies
• Qualify new suppliers
• Support MBE, WBE initiatives

Supply Chain Consultant. 
December 2009 to March 2011

• Various assignments with Tier One and Tier Two automotive suppliers, Supply Chain optimization, cost reconciliation and network design.

Lead Buyer, Confidential 
August 2000 – October 2009

• Engaged the Business Lead to define a project\'s sourcing needs early in the project lifecycle
• Developed RFQ, for master agreements, and statement of work documents reflecting the project\'s requirements
• Managed the entire competitive bid process including RFQ facilitation, supplier qualification, response analysis and contract negotiation
• Built a total cost of ownership supplier ranking matrix
• Negotiated contracts to successful conclusion
• Initialized maintained and updated SAP system
• Collaborated with the Business Leads and the OGC during contract negotiations when necessary
• Monitored active vendor agreements including deliverable schedule, acceptance criteria, and payment due dates
• Verified funds are budgeted and approved for the entire amount of the contract prior to execution
• Developed monthly required financial snapshots on behalf f the project team
• Issued contract amendments or change orders and execute according to Corporate Procurement and other corporate policies
• Assessed and encouraged supplier diversity opportunities (WBE and MBE)
• Managed relationships with key customers and suppliers and ensure delivery/completion in accordance with internal customer requirements
• Performed contract close-out activities and maintained files of finalized contracts/documentation

Transportation Specialist, Confidential
February 1987 to August 2000

• Managed the full supply chain process for several plants from vendors
• Managed Operations Planning (SOP) process, supply chain planning, customer service
• Supervised management (LLP), storage, transportation and overseeing switching, shuttles, and container yard
• Defined and deployed the supply chain strategy for several plants utilizing best practices and supporting corporate safety initiatives
• Defined and drove cross functional initiatives to maintain optimal inventories
• Defined and established initiatives related to specific business processes involving service levels as well as participating in the review of associated customer agreements
• Reviews overall NA region demand plans based on customer demand and forecasts
• Manages the S&OP process for LLP, Container Yard, Fleet Transportation, and warehousing
• Determines internal supply plans in close cooperation with external supply plans with purchasing, balancing service levels, inventories and transportation costs
• Responsible for overseeing budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements
• Manages logistical function (shipping from customers in the NA region) and warehousing in the supply chain
• Ability to drive change

Lead Agent/Supervisor, Confidential
January 1978 to February 1987

• Analyzed, audited, and interpreted international trade data, as required, such as Harmonized Tariff Schedules, (Schedule B ) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Special Trade Programs, Commerce Control List (ECCN), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), etc. for import and/or export transactions
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Reviews standard business practices and drives improvement activities. Introduces continuous improvement cycles and lean practices in the organization
• Managed third party service providers, e.g., customs brokers, steamship lines, airlines as necessary, to implement or maintain quality logistics processes in support of trade procedures
• Support and adhere to the Quality Operating System and its objectives by generating metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventative actions to achieve continuous improvement
• Provide outstanding customer service to clients (internal and external) and partners
• Contributed to customer satisfaction through positive interaction with the client, responsiveness to requests, and attention to schedules
• Monitored the quality level for all aspects of individual or team projects and ensure that quality issues were properly addressed and resolved
• Identified critical issues and risks associated with client accounts, escalated to management, and assisted with corresponding mitigation plans
• Sought out opportunities to drive efficiencies and cost reductions

EDUCATION:
Confidential University Bachelor of Arts
Confidential College Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

SKILLS:

• Expert proficiency in MS-Word and Excel
• Able to apply analytical skills to interpret business needs
• Ability to maintain internal and external business partnerships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team attitude and high attention to detail
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Certificates and Training
• Completed training for ISO, SOX and GAO audits
• Kaizen (Mazda)
• 6-Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• 8-D training
• Green Belt Training