Alexa Del Gaudio
Arlington, VA
Summary
Results-driven Category Analyst at Quest Diagnostics with expertise in advanced Excel and data analysis. Successfully identified cost-saving initiatives and optimized procurement processes, enhancing supplier performance. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively, driving operational efficiency and strategic decision-making in supply chain management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Analyst
Quest Diagnostics
Secaucus
06.2022 - Current
- Execute daily operational and analytical reporting in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, spend and pricing analysis) to support procurement decision-making and supplier negotiations
- Analyze year-over-year supplier pricing, cost drivers, and spend trends to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Suppliers to resolve pricing discrepancies, invoice issues, and delivery/payment delays
- Maintain accurate supplier pricing, contracts, and master data in PeopleSoft to ensure operational continuity and shippable order execution
- Develop and distribute monthly and ad-hoc reports summarizing supplier performance, savings initiatives, and key KPIs for leadership visibility
- Drive issue resolution through root-cause analysis, escalation, and clear communication with internal stakeholders
Supply Chain Development Associate
Quest Diagnostics
Collegeville
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Supported end-to-end supply chain and procurement operations through a rotational program across sourcing, supplier quality, and contracting
- Collaborated with engineers and business partners to develop and improve a contracting application, enhancing process efficiency and user experience
- Assisted with data analysis, reporting, and documentation to support operational decision-making
- Strengthened Excel and PowerPoint skills through formal training and hands-on reporting projects
- Communicated process updates and findings to cross-functional partners. Rotated through multiple departments in Quest, where I both learned and received hands-on experience in supply chain, supplier quality, and procurement fundamentals.
- Worked with engineers to build out an application for Quest's contracting processes as well as create iterations of improvement in user interface
- Participated in numerous trainings focusing on strengthening Excel and PowerPoint skills
Education
BS - Supply Chain Management and Marketing Science
Rutgers University Business School
New Brunswick, NJ01.2020
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Data & Spend Analysis
- Cost reduction
- Process Optimization
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Websites
Timeline
Category Analyst
Quest Diagnostics
06.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Development Associate
Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 06.2022
BS - Supply Chain Management and Marketing Science
Rutgers University Business School