Creative and motivated buyer with 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and supplier management. Skilled communicator, problem solver, and team leader committed to engaging new avenues to empower teams to execute goals.
Skills
Vendor relations
Supply chain management
Experienced negotiator
Process improvements
Project management
Data analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Work History
Procurement Agent, 01/2017 to Current The Boeing Company – Tukwila, Washington, United States
Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyze supplier responses, negotiate awards, and maintain contracts for the management of the relationship between The Boeing Company and suppliers
Work with internal customers to understand, integrate, and assure documentation of requirements
Identify and manage all aspects of supplier statement of work, contractual commitments, and performance to support company procurement strategies and contractual compliance
Collaborate with internal Legal and Contract Risk Management representatives to review suppliers contests to Boeing Terms and Conditions to protect Boeing from liabilities
Operations Manager, 04/2016 to 01/2017 Antaeus Foundation Equipment – Seattle, WA
Project manager for vibratory hammer prototype development
Sourced wide range of unique parts and services from national and international suppliers
Drove and coordinated product presentations and testing schedules
Issued and received purchase orders for all hardware and equipment
Executed and authorized all accounting reports
Inside Sales Representative, 12/2014 to 04/2016 Continental Hardwood Co – Kent, WA
Collaborated with outside sales team by verifying stock levels, variations in cost/price, and logistics
Contacted competitors daily for quotes and lead-times on materials
Led 2-3 sales presentations and sales forecasts weekly
Graduated from extensive 6-month Operations/Sales rotational training program
Planned and executed events and marketing programs, producing 5x target number of qualified leads
Purchasing Agent, 10/2011 to 04/2014 American Piledriving Equipment Inc – Kent, Washington, United States
Corroborated with A/P Manager to finalize month-end processing of purchase orders
Maintained highly organized electronic and physical files for 20+ vendors
Improved the purchasing process by creating a new Excel platform that generated defined weekly status reports
Validated pricing of 6 principal parts each month and adjusted quantity, schedule, and inventory balances
President, 09/2013 to 06/2014 Management Major Advancement Club
Established the club to encourage the personal and professional development of business students
Recruited more than 40 members through social media, classroom presentations, and promotions at SU events
Facilitated bi-weekly club meetings, two large workshop events quarterly, and worked cross-functionally with other clubs
Production Team Assistant, Service Technician, 06/2008 to 10/2011 American Piledriving Equipment Inc – Kent, Washington, United States
Consulted with the production and purchasing managers to continuously improve the manufacturing process
Monitored performance of suppliers and reported problems in delivery times and product quality
Assembled, repaired, and tested heavy construction equipment
Assistant Basketball Coach, 11/2011 to 03/2012 Kennedy Catholic High School – Burien, Washington, United States
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Management, 2014 Seattle University - Seattle, WA
