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Abigail Burkhart

DE GRAFF,OH

Summary

Results-oriented sourcing, procurement, and supply chain specialist adept at optimizing processes and delivering high-quality goods to business users on a reliable schedule. Knowledgeable about sourcing and procuring multiple commodities in both domestic and foreign markets. Prepared to leverage 9 years of sourcing and procurement with a total of 12 years of manufacturing supply chain and operations experience to support future challenges and opportunities!

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

ITW Hobart Parts Distribution Center

Sourcing Specialist
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Reduced procurement lead times through effective negotiation with suppliers and streamlining internal processes.
  • Improved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing methodologies and analyzing market trends.
  • Developed comprehensive sourcing strategies for Electrical and PCBA commodities, resulting in more efficient procurement processes.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual cost-saving targets by identifying opportunities for supplier consolidation or renegotiation of existing contracts.
  • Managed supply base to support corporate objectives in areas of cost, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.

Norcold, Inc

Sourcing Specialist
02.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
  • Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Documented purchasing information in CMS to maintain detailed and accurate records.
  • Maintained 100% completed documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with domestic and foreign vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.

Rittal North America, LLC.

MRO Sourcing /Procurement Specialist
01.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Created workflow diagrams to clearly demonstrate requisition processes.
  • E-mailed suppliers, carriers and customers with shipping updates.
  • Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement new vendor account in SAP.
  • Oversee more than 50 suppliers

Rittal North America, LLC.

Compliance Officer
08.2015 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Drove system improvement efforts from concept to completion while strategically managing outside vendors.
  • Developed and directed Compliance Management Program.
  • Maintained updated information in organizational database, covering amounts, collections and status.
  • Gathered, organized and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations.
  • Offered guidance to smaller financial institutions during implementation of complicated regulatory changes.
  • Managing over 100,000 part numbers across 400 suppliers

Rittal North America, LLC

International Sourcing And Procurement
03.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Created workflow diagrams to clearly demonstrate [Type] processes.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
  • Planned, scheduled and coordinated inventory transfer shipments to replenish materials.
  • Researched and reconciled forecasting variances and refined models to effectively balance customer service and inventory turns.
  • E-mailed suppliers, carriers and customers with shipping updates.
  • Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement new vendor account in SAP.
  • Over 100 suppliers between 20 countries

Rittal North America, LLC.

Expedite Delivery Coordinator
01.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Collaborated with Fabrication, Paint, Gasket, and Assembly lines to achieve on time delivery
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins by 50%.
  • Coordinated with inventory managers to plan deliveries around production schedules
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized amount of finished good production
  • Established one piece process flow on production lines decreasing scrap by 80%

Rittal North America, LLC

Manufacturing Associate /Lead Quality Inspector
01.2012 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • 100% Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality

Education

Urbana High School
Urbana, OH

High School Diploma
2011

University Overview

Skills

  • Data management
  • Needs assessment
  • Time management
  • Strategic planning
  • Negotiation skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Quality assurance
  • Contract management
  • Inventory management
  • Microsoft D365
  • Communication skills
  • SAP Experience
  • Vendor Coordination
  • MRP/ERP Systems
  • Pricing structures
  • Purchasing
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company Culture401k matchPaid time offWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs

Interests

Sourcing and Procurement

Electronic Commodity Management

Supplier Management

Timeline

Sourcing Specialist
ITW Hobart Parts Distribution Center
10.2021 - Current
Sourcing Specialist
Norcold, Inc
02.2020 - 03.2021
MRO Sourcing /Procurement Specialist
Rittal North America, LLC.
01.2018 - 02.2020
Compliance Officer
Rittal North America, LLC.
08.2015 - 02.2020
International Sourcing And Procurement
Rittal North America, LLC
03.2015 - 01.2018
Expedite Delivery Coordinator
Rittal North America, LLC.
01.2014 - 03.2015
Manufacturing Associate /Lead Quality Inspector
Rittal North America, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
Urbana High School
High School Diploma
Abigail Burkhart