Aleksandra Boskovic
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 15 years of experience in analytical roles and team collaboration. Proven track record in evaluating trends, managing markdowns, and fostering vendor relations. Expertise in strategic planning and problem-solving, focused on continuous improvement and long-term results. Skilled sourcing manager adept at developing sourcing strategies that align with organizational objectives, enhancing supplier relationships through effective risk management and data analysis.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager
EMD Performance Materials
Branchburg Township, New Jersey
04.2022 - Current
- Developing, negotiating, and maintaining competitively advantageous supply arrangements as the functional expert with a key focus on cost savings and security of supply. Responsible for identifying new sources of supply from non-traditional suppliers for supply to the given category globally, across multiple businesses.
- Develop in-depth commercial and technical knowledge of the materials and categories supported. Detail understanding of the associated supply, process and value chains.
- Monitors, communicates and responds to changing market conditions and business drivers on a global basis to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
- Challenging the status quo to create unique and lower total cost of supply sourcing options and processes.
- Bring innovative supplier solutions (i.e. electronic commerce, utilization of by-product streams, etc.) to maximize value and minimize the total cost of supply
- Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
- Address the sourcing and cost complexity created by market and energy conditions causing severe raw material price fluctuations
- Guide and influence regional&global supply strategies within strong multi-functional (manufacturing, technology, and supply chain) business teams, while coordinating with the development and execution of global supply strategies
- Develop and manage key supplier relationships with both EMD and supplier organizations within the chemical industry to ensure alignment with business strategies
- Identify new source opportunities to support R&D efforts to support the business platforms.
- Manage supplier performance and maintain interface within suppliers' organization
- Secured on-time delivery of materials by maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Optimized procurement processes by developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies.
- Aligned sourcing with organizational goals through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Buyer
Zeton
Burlington, Canada
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Cultivated positive relationships with all supply partners to enhance collaboration.
Selected and qualified vendors for materials and services based on costs and capabilities.
Generated work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to support planning.
Negotiated purchases and developed master agreements to optimize supplier relationships.
Led supply chain team meetings to drive improvements in all processes. - Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Purchasing Analyst
SAINT GOBAIN, Saint Gobain
Mississauga , Canada
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Central Purchasing Team Analyst for Gypsum business
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Investigation, identification, qualification, and procurement of new and existing Raw Materials in North America: 13 sites in USA and Canada
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Supporting Category Managers to develop a category management approach for major
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Develop data collection strategies by spend category and compile business-critical information into usable, presentable format utilizing the ERP system.
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Purchasing analysis, support and reporting for Raw Materials:
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Developing and maintaining detailed reports on actual monthly volumes, usage and landed cost for Paper by SKU and by plant; Own the process for investigating and analyzing variances by liaising monthly with Financial Controllers analysts to ensure consistency on RM price variance; Key ownership of numerous paper charts, graphs and indices comparing supplier costs, landed costs, plant costs
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Purchasing Financials:
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Ownership of Purchasing Variance reporting – investigating, analyze and develop resolution strategies on price variance to budget; Key owner in the preparation of the annual budget and re-forecasts for all raw materials, including spend analysis and high detailed paper budget; Ownership of Cost of Factors reporting ; Ownership of OTIF(On Time In Full) quarterly report; Lead support activities to Purchasing group trough used of business intelligence tool in SAP
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Purchasing reporting – Month End reporting pack, Cost Savings, Safety etc.
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Raw material forecasting – Process for a three month rolling forecast for paper at the SKU level
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Keeper of Purchasing Policies and Procedures; Support Purchasing spend of 150 MIL+ - Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing strategies.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure timely delivery of materials.
Purchasing Clerk
Jan K Overweel
Toronto, Canada
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Customer demand, inventory planning, purchasing, inbound/outbound logistics, product development, order desk, quality control, return and claims.
• Inventory management: forecasting, analysis of net requirements, prepare purchase orders, prepare allocation of products to be shipped, coordinate inbound shipment logistics, ongoing communication with suppliers, prepare shipping paperwork; negotiate prices with suppliers, maintain price list, maintain supplier landed cost list.
• Quality Control: prepare product specifications sheets, update conformance documents, coordinate quality control activities; Claims and Returns: process claims and returns. - Managed purchase orders and vendor communications for efficient procurement processes.
- Coordinated inventory levels to meet supply needs and minimize shortages.
- Processed invoices and ensured accurate payment procedures were followed.
Senior Buyer
Tarkett
Backa Palanka, Republic of Serbia
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Negotiated annual contract renewals and new contracts for products, including IT equipment and spare parts.
- Streamlined procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency across multiple projects.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely procurement and on-time delivery of materials.
- Tracked and reported cost savings by project through effective supplier contract management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing with production requirements.
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines, and pricing in purchase orders.
- Researched supply sources to maintain high quality, flexibility, and competitive pricing.
- Provided technical support during SAP migration, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Management And Engineering
Faculty of Technical Science
Novi Sad, Republic Of Serbia07.2008
Skills
- Supplier Negotiation and Contract Management
- Sourcing Strategy Development
- Cost Analysis and Market Research
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Process Expertise
- Effective Collaboration and Communication
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Global Sourcing
- Category Management
- Supplier Evaluation
- Raw Material Purchasing
- Adaptability to Change
- Data Analysis
- Organized Execution
- Risk Management
- Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Supply Chain Management Experience
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
EMD Performance Materials
04.2022 - Current
Buyer
Zeton
07.2020 - 10.2021
Purchasing Analyst
SAINT GOBAIN, Saint Gobain
03.2018 - 05.2020
Purchasing Clerk
Jan K Overweel
01.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Buyer
Tarkett
08.2010 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Industrial Management And Engineering
Faculty of Technical Science