Alaina Cordone
Baldwinsville,NY
Summary
Strategic sourcing professional with deep experience in procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and effective communication. Proven ability to drive efficiency and deliver impactful solutions in complex environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
JMA Wireless
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
- Led cross-functional project teams in executing complex sourcing projects within tight deadlines, ensuring optimal results under pressure.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop appropriate sourcing solutions accordingly.
- Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
- Evaluated supplier proposals thoroughly based on quality, cost competitiveness, lead time commitments, reliability history assessment of financial stability.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
- Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
- Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.
- Improved risk management practices by assessing supplier risk profiles and implementing robust mitigation strategies where necessary.
Associate Procurement Specialist
JMA Wireless
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Customer Care Specialist
JMA Wireless
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Continued all tasks of Sales Support Representative
- Acted as Assistant Project Manager for a successful thirty-two site deployment within budget and timeline
- Navigated unexpected complications due to various delays (vendor, logistic, etc.)
- Effectively communicated with all business units to minimize potential setbacks
Sales Support Representative
JMA Wireless
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and addressing concerns.
- Created and maintained a multitude of internal purchase orders to support customer order fulfillment
- Improved internal purchasing process through SAP resulting in increased efficiency and mitigate error
- Communicated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all business needs were met: Domestic and International Markets
- Provided sales quotes and lead times to customers upon request
- Oversaw complex orders to completion
Technical Education Coordinator
JMA Wireless
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed and coordinated all Technical Training for both internal and external stakeholders
- Partnered in the development and implementation of a new Learning Management System (Skilljar)
- Acted as sole Administrator for company LMS
- Completed bi-weekly data analysis to support YTD Sales and Pipeline
- Reduced spending by organizing a new training schedule algorithm
- Maintained multiple inboxes and team calendars
- Hosted weekly webinars on various topics for internal and external audiences
- Cultivated personal relationships with end users, vendors and peers
Assistant Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed monthly financial review to ensure store was within operating budget
- Improved sales figures through new business development and key account management
- Developed inventory best practices to minimize excess stock equating to cost savings
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY2015
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Procurement processes
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Business Relationships
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
JMA Wireless
12.2023 - Current
Associate Procurement Specialist
JMA Wireless
07.2022 - 12.2023
Customer Care Specialist
JMA Wireless
12.2020 - 07.2022
Sales Support Representative
JMA Wireless
04.2019 - 12.2020
Technical Education Coordinator
JMA Wireless
04.2017 - 04.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
10.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY Oswego
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Onondaga Community College
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