Knowledgeable on bill of materials and inventory management of raw materials, with proven track record of success in reducing costs while maintaining high quality of work. Known for analytical problem-solving and critical thinking aptitudes in developing innovative strategies to improve operations. Armed with adeptness in managing group dynamics, as well as in motivating, guiding, and leading high-caliber teams of professionals. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), ERP system, and PowerBI.
Experience:
Murphy Oil Corporation, Houston, TX Supply Chain Analyst, May 2023–Present ▫ Assess customer requirements, providing technical procurement expertise throughout the acquisition process, goods receipt, and related matters. ▫ Develop and oversee requests for proposals/quotations, analyze bids, facilitate technical and commercial clarifications, and make award recommendations. ▫ Lead negotiations with suppliers/contractors, implement cost reduction and avoidance strategies, and manage the sourcing of major materials for various projects. ▫ Play a key role in contract start-up functions by collaborating with department managers and offering recommendations. ▫ Spearhead and participate in product standardization processes, continually assessing emerging opportunities within the supply community. ▫ Evaluate contractual relationships, identify savings, explore new potential opportunities, and provide recommendations on sole source justifications. ▫ Monitor, evaluate, and adjust sourcing strategies based on supplier and market intelligence. ▫ Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, internal and external policies, and procedures. ▫ Independently plan actions to meet customer requirements, preparing clear and concise contractual documentation. ▫ Advise users on straightforward processes and resolve issues related to routine or medium-risk contracts.
MD Anderson, Houston, TX Sourcing Specialist Apr 2022–May 2023 ▫ Assumed full responsibility for managing and upholding all company-established policies and guidelines to guarantee that contracting information is processed promptly and in compliance with all regulatory requirements ▫ Led the negotiation of all contract material, including changes, renewals, addenda, and summary agreements, to ensure that it is processed in accordance with state regulations ▫ Directly coordinated with all suppliers, group purchasing organizations, and higher education institutions in reviewing all emerging spend aggregation opportunities ▫ Ensured accurate calculation and reporting of the actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories ▫ Provided direct support in contract negotiations, request for proposals creation , as well as supplier contracts and agreements implementation and oversight Achieved a 25% reduction in data entry time for value production by using VLOOKUP and IF statements
Parker Hannifin, Houston, TX Procurement Manager Sep 2020–Apr 2022 ▫ Rendered oversight for the timely delivery of products from suppliers, issues with quality, inventories, PPI, WADPO, and long-term contracts ▫ Conducted negotiation with suppliers to prevent any cost increases on a long-term basis ▫ Started and carried out long-term contracts with suppliers based on lead time, previous usage, and cost ▫ Supervised a team consisting of two staff, responsible for carrying out assignment, prioritization, and follow-up of team members’ tasks ▫ Created and presented status reports for open orders, verified delivery dates, backordered items, and action plans during daily plant meetings ▫ Gave real-time updates on manufactured products, distribution products, and kit components by joining customer calls ▫ Used Excel spreadsheets in enforcing processes to understand the missing components of bill of materials (BOM) ▫ Assess the demand and supply information for the operational, tactical, and strategic plans as well as leverage data in navigating the on-time delivery, establishing lead times and inventory turns, as well as maximizing revenues ▫ Collaborated with key customers in improving the on-time delivery from 68% in 6 months to more than 90% in 5 consecutive months
Sourcing Specialist Jul 2018–Sep 2020 ▫ Provided oversight to the inventory levels of more than 500 different part numbers ▫ Oversaw the cross-functional activities of the HPT team for procurement ▫ Identified the future actions on business development, maintenance, and closure through analysis of supply base ▫ Formulated blanket and spot-buy purchase orders; expedited purchase orders; canceled excess inventory; and assessed costing through the use of ERP system ▫ Accurately reconciled all invoice discrepancies in coordination with vendors and accounts payable ▫ Coordinated with the Quality Assurance Team in generating and implementing to provide on-time feedback to vendors for non-conforming parts ▫ Resolved issues by working with vendors in assessing the most rejected part ▫ Guaranteed the timely delivery of all products by managing and organizing the logistics for large part deliveries ▫ Ensured adherence to deadline, specification, and costing in procuring all projects ▫ Led the Peer W team for Houston, thus resulting in the selection as the lead team for Parker Corporation ▫ Worked with the Quality Team in creating and sustaining a rejected parts system which led to the significant decrease of inventory by $500K
Robert Half Staffing Agency, Houston, TX Temporary Buyer (Parker Hannifin) Mar 2018–Jul 2018 ▫ Controlled inventory worth $3M and purchase orders amounting to $6.5M ▫ Supported MRP by analyzing demand requirements and placing purchase orders with assigned suppliers ▫ Formulated effective solutions to all price discrepancy issues ▫ Adhered to all the established stocking plans ▫ Supported the entire business functions to achieve the monthly goals by analyzing daily reports ▫ Directly relayed all supplier issues to other team members and coordinated with other departments in creating effective solutions to meet customer demand ▫ Monitored the maintenance of all financial and quality records for new and existing suppliers along with the system pricing, date, and lead times for materials ▫ Formed and sustained relationship with vendors
Education:
Murphy Oil Corporation, Houston, TX Supply Chain Analyst, May 2023–Present ▫ Assess customer requirements, providing technical procurement expertise throughout the acquisition process, goods receipt, and related matters. ▫ Develop and oversee requests for proposals/quotations, analyze bids, facilitate technical and commercial clarifications, and make award recommendations. ▫ Lead negotiations with suppliers/contractors, implement cost reduction and avoidance strategies, and manage the sourcing of major materials for various projects. ▫ Play a key role in contract start-up functions by collaborating with department managers and offering recommendations. ▫ Spearhead and participate in product standardization processes, continually assessing emerging opportunities within the supply community. ▫ Evaluate contractual relationships, identify savings, explore new potential opportunities, and provide recommendations on sole source justifications. ▫ Monitor, evaluate, and adjust sourcing strategies based on supplier and market intelligence. ▫ Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, internal and external policies, and procedures. ▫ Independently plan actions to meet customer requirements, preparing clear and concise contractual documentation. ▫ Advise users on straightforward processes and resolve issues related to routine or medium-risk contracts.
MD Anderson, Houston, TX Sourcing Specialist Apr 2022–May 2023 ▫ Assumed full responsibility for managing and upholding all company-established policies and guidelines to guarantee that contracting information is processed promptly and in compliance with all regulatory requirements ▫ Led the negotiation of all contract material, including changes, renewals, addenda, and summary agreements, to ensure that it is processed in accordance with state regulations ▫ Directly coordinated with all suppliers, group purchasing organizations, and higher education institutions in reviewing all emerging spend aggregation opportunities ▫ Ensured accurate calculation and reporting of the actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories ▫ Provided direct support in contract negotiations, request for proposals creation , as well as supplier contracts and agreements implementation and oversight Achieved a 25% reduction in data entry time for value production by using VLOOKUP and IF statements
Parker Hannifin, Houston, TX Procurement Manager Sep 2020–Apr 2022 ▫ Rendered oversight for the timely delivery of products from suppliers, issues with quality, inventories, PPI, WADPO, and long-term contracts ▫ Conducted negotiation with suppliers to prevent any cost increases on a long-term basis ▫ Started and carried out long-term contracts with suppliers based on lead time, previous usage, and cost ▫ Supervised a team consisting of two staff, responsible for carrying out assignment, prioritization, and follow-up of team members’ tasks ▫ Created and presented status reports for open orders, verified delivery dates, backordered items, and action plans during daily plant meetings ▫ Gave real-time updates on manufactured products, distribution products, and kit components by joining customer calls ▫ Used Excel spreadsheets in enforcing processes to understand the missing components of bill of materials (BOM) ▫ Assess the demand and supply information for the operational, tactical, and strategic plans as well as leverage data in navigating the on-time delivery, establishing lead times and inventory turns, as well as maximizing revenues ▫ Collaborated with key customers in improving the on-time delivery from 68% in 6 months to more than 90% in 5 consecutive months
Sourcing Specialist Jul 2018–Sep 2020 ▫ Provided oversight to the inventory levels of more than 500 different part numbers ▫ Oversaw the cross-functional activities of the HPT team for procurement ▫ Identified the future actions on business development, maintenance, and closure through analysis of supply base ▫ Formulated blanket and spot-buy purchase orders; expedited purchase orders; canceled excess inventory; and assessed costing through the use of ERP system ▫ Accurately reconciled all invoice discrepancies in coordination with vendors and accounts payable ▫ Coordinated with the Quality Assurance Team in generating and implementing to provide on-time feedback to vendors for non-conforming parts ▫ Resolved issues by working with vendors in assessing the most rejected part ▫ Guaranteed the timely delivery of all products by managing and organizing the logistics for large part deliveries ▫ Ensured adherence to deadline, specification, and costing in procuring all projects ▫ Led the Peer W team for Houston, thus resulting in the selection as the lead team for Parker Corporation ▫ Worked with the Quality Team in creating and sustaining a rejected parts system which led to the significant decrease of inventory by $500K
Robert Half Staffing Agency, Houston, TX Temporary Buyer (Parker Hannifin) Mar 2018–Jul 2018 ▫ Controlled inventory worth $3M and purchase orders amounting to $6.5M ▫ Supported MRP by analyzing demand requirements and placing purchase orders with assigned suppliers ▫ Formulated effective solutions to all price discrepancy issues ▫ Adhered to all the established stocking plans ▫ Supported the entire business functions to achieve the monthly goals by analyzing daily reports ▫ Directly relayed all supplier issues to other team members and coordinated with other departments in creating effective solutions to meet customer demand ▫ Monitored the maintenance of all financial and quality records for new and existing suppliers along with the system pricing, date, and lead times for materials ▫ Formed and sustained relationship with vendors
Skills:
Regulatory Compliance Contract Negotiation Product Distribution Budget Control Project Administration Process Improvement Strategic Planning and Implementation Time Management and Prioritization
Additional Information:
Licenses and certifications Certified Texas Contract Development (CTCD) Exam, In Progress Effective Communication and Human Relations, Dale Carnegie, In Progress Institute of Supply Management (ISM), ISM, Online, 2019
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