Abashawl Samson
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic operations professional with over 7 years of experience in diverse purchasing roles at Applied Materials. Demonstrated expertise in supplier management and employee development, driving operational efficiency while addressing critical supply chain challenges to meet internal customer demands.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Operations Lead
Applied Materials
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff competency and performance. Trained over 80 buyers, 5 leads, and 3 managers over a 3-year period.
- Executed processes and team-building initiatives that reduced employee turnover and increased productivity.
- Led a team and monitored performance metrics to ensure that operational processes and procedures are followed efficiently and effectively.
- Implemented purchasing best practices to enhance our team's support for our internal customers.
- Provided guidance and mentorship for junior staff members.
- Resolved escalated issues involving suppliers, logistics, and buyers. Occasionally reverting back to being a buyer until the supplier is healthy.
On-Site Supplier Representative Lead
Applied Materials
Austin, TX
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored supplier performance, including timely purchase order placements, on-time delivery, invoicing accuracy, and quality assurance.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards were met.
- Developed plans for mitigating risks associated with supplier nonperformance or other disruptions in the supply chain.
- Resolved escalations from internal customers.
New Product Introduction Buyer
Applied Materials
Austin, TX
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Responsible for sourcing new material, ensuring timely delivery, and quality that meets company specifications.
- Reviewed 20 to 50 drawings weekly to find suppliers with the capabilities to support new materials and volume.
- Managed a purchasing group in excess of $750,000 per quarter.
- Worked cross-functionally across our purchasing, engineering, and operations teams to resolve material design, shipment, or quality issues.
- Completed special projects to ensure our team met customer deadlines, and to aid our company in removing a $3 million bottleneck with logistics.
- Trained new hires on how to be an Applied Materials Buyer, with a focus on sourcing, problem solving, and best practices.
Education
BBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX06-2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- SAP proficient
- Process improvement
- Supplier management
- Employee development
- Strategic sourcing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Amharic
Full Professional
French
Limited
Certification
Strategic Sourcing - University of Houston
Timeline
Operations Lead
Applied Materials
01.2022 - 11.2025
On-Site Supplier Representative Lead
Applied Materials
07.2021 - 05.2022
New Product Introduction Buyer
Applied Materials
12.2018 - 06.2021
BBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Houston