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GLOBAL DIRECT PROCUREMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Summary
Business professional with over 9 years of experience in the chemical industry, primarily focused on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, particularly within the disciplines of marketing and global supply chain. Highly motivated, results-focused, self-starter with a history of being able to adapt and thrive in diverse environments. Willing to re-locate.
Key Skills
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Accomplishments
- Procured and managed over 250 raw materials for global manufacturing sites, with an estimated savings of over $10K per month
- Successfully developed and executed marketing strategies for five different business segments
- Leader of major stage gate projects for new product development, contributor to many other projects (primary and secondary research leader during the launch of multiple new products)
Experience
Global Direct Procurement Representative02/2014 to CurrentAramark CorporationOneonta , NY
- Procure and manage over 250 raw materials for global manufacturing sites, with an estimated savings of over $10,000 per month
- Obtain and evaluate strategic commercial information (price, availability, packaging, sales specifications, etc.), for potential business opportunities
- Strategic negotiation and tactical execution of individual purchases, agreements and contracts for raw materials
- Foster collaborative buyer-seller relationships to create leverage beyond the contract terms by participating in and leading sourcing resource management teams
- Holds responsibility for pricing of recovered products for resale
Marketing Communications Representative01/2012 to 01/2014AsccMorenci , AZ
- Successfully developed and executed marketing strategies for five different business segments
- Developed and managed new brands for B2B markets for Eastman
- Managed $400K annual marketing budget; negotiated over $100K savings in advertising expenses
- Completed 3-month voluntary assignment at Eastman's European headquarters in Capelle, Netherlands to launch 4 new products to the European market
- Implemented new leads management system for European sales team
- Managed over 20 tradeshows globally, alongside a team
- Implemented ROI system for web-based marketing efforts
- Markets supported include: architectural and transportation coatings, cosmetic chemicals, specialty plastics, adhesives resins and polymers), and fibers (yarn and tow)
Marketing Communications Coordinator02/2011 to 01/2012Eastman Chemical CompanyCity , STATE
- Developed and delivered effective market messages using language and graphics to create marketing collateral
- Led the execution of marketing communications strategies through a collaborative team
- Managed project deadlines and monitored milestones through completion stage
- Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials
- Entered, tracked and assigned new leads using CRM tools
- Coordinated with internal business divisions and in-house agency partners to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials
- Preserved brand integrity by monitoring the consistency and quality of marketing content
Market Research & Stage Gate Project Leader08/2006 to 01/2011Eastman Chemical CompanyCity , STATE
- Led major stage gate projects for new product development, contributor to other projects (primary and secondary research leader during the launch of multiple new specialty plastics products in the consumer durable, medical and packaging markets)
- Tracked and communicated competitive intelligence regularly to the corporate executive team, including the CEO
- Implemented the practice of VOC/customer experience into research for unmet market needs
- Collaborated with global industry leaders and business unit directors to create successful strategic plans for product marketing
- Team leadership and management of resources including defining team charter and performance agreements
- Hired and negotiated external consultant firms, (defined the scope of the work, and managed communication of the outcome)
Advertising & Tradeshow Coordinator01/2005 to 01/2006King PharmaceuticalsCity , STATE
- Coordinator for Marketing department
Fundraising Coordinator01/2004 to 01/2005American Heart AssociationCity , STATE
- Fund raising for the "Go Red for Women" campaign
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Communications2004Lee UniversityCity, State, USA
Marketing and Public Relations emphasis
Certifications
Certified Effective Facilitator (Leadership Strategies Institute)
Negotiation Skills (UNC Executive Development)
Technical Skills
SAP R/3, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, OneNote, etc.), SharePoint, Mac & Windows platforms
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School Attended
- Lee University
Job Titles Held:
- Global Direct Procurement Representative
- Marketing Communications Representative
- Marketing Communications Coordinator
- Market Research & Stage Gate Project Leader
- Advertising & Tradeshow Coordinator
- Fundraising Coordinator
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts : Communications 2004
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