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Abby Ast

Irving,TX

Summary

  • Recipient of the Q4 Chief Procurement Officer Excellence Award
  • Member of Women in Supply Chain (Wise)
  • Active Leadership Scholarship Program Alumni

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Category Analyst

American Airlines
06.2024 - Current
  • Drove data-driven decision making for a 40 station International RFP, yielding $9M in savings, by developing an automated rate analysis model
  • Developed and optimized a new strategic process by standardizing evaluation criteria to meet operational and commerical constraints
  • Successfully contributed to the organization's global network by launching two new station operational RFPs
  • Actively improves relationships with suppliers and stakeholders by implementing a category strategy with an emphasis on partnership
  • Continuously communicates with stakeholders and leadership by consolidating data into reports

Strategic Sourcing Intern

Onsemi
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Performed a should-cost analysis by analyzing historical pricing and industry trends to drive future cost savings
  • Developed a supplier framework to be analyzed on a quarterly basis to enhance external relationships and account for environmental changes

Commodity Manager Intern

American Airlines
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Articulated actionable opportunities for cost-effectiveness and efficiency by developing a strategy and timeline to consolidate contracts that possess synergies
  • Improved service quality by overseeing bid proposals for a performance driven RFP

Centralized Purchasing Intern

Meritage Homes
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Executed adjustments to strategic contracts as needed by analyzing market situations
  • Effectively grew community portfolios by prioritizing lot start documentation while making quick adjustments to meet diverse customer prefrences

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU
Tempe, AZ
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Finance

W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU
Tempe, AZ
05-2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Outlook
  • Coupa
  • Contract Development
  • Project Management

Timeline

Category Analyst

American Airlines
06.2024 - Current

Strategic Sourcing Intern

Onsemi
01.2024 - 05.2024

Commodity Manager Intern

American Airlines
06.2023 - 08.2023

Centralized Purchasing Intern

Meritage Homes
05.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU

Bachelor of Science - Finance

W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU

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