Global Direct Procurement Representative Resume Example Eastman Chemical Company

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

Primary & secondary research
Account management
Competitive analysis
Brand development & management
Stage gate project management

Strategic thought leadership
Sourcing and purchasing
Measurement & analysis of marketing tactics
Contract management & pricing negotiation
Budget management

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 CurrentEastman Chemical CompanyKingsport, TN

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 01/2014Eastman Chemical CompanyKingsport, TN

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 CompanyKingsport, TN

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 CompanyKingsport, TN

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 PharmaceuticalsBristol, TN

Coordinator for Marketing department

Fundraising Coordinator01/2004 to 01/2005American Heart AssociationChattanooga, TN

Fund raising for the "Go Red for Women" campaign

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Communications2004Lee UniversityCleveland, TN, 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

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Eastman Chemical Company
King Pharmaceuticals
American Heart Association

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

Global Direct Procurement Representative Resume Example

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