Alexander Jassemidis
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Project Coordinator
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Utilize market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction by strategically sourcing global non-conflict suppliers resulting in a 25% reduction in annual costs.
- Generate Centralized Power BI and Tableau reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions to increase visibility.
- Analyze market and should-cost conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies for $45 Million MDS spend.
- Facilitate workshops to create and improve EU MDR Procurement processes, cutting down emailing and supplier onboarding delays by 50%.
- Liaise between BD cross-functional teams and vendors for negotiation terms and communication to reduce quantities of RFIs by 50%.
- Present quarterly updates to all stakeholders across each business, directly reporting to the Senior Director of Medication Delivery Solutions.
Professional Development Program
Niagara Bottling, LLC
Diamond Bar, CA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- 18-month rotational program with focuses on logistics/transportation & operations, procurement, and Supply & Demand Planning.
- Achieved 98% on-time delivery with big rail customer account from original 72% rate.
- Directly managed scheduling and planning of production lines and capacities at two major manufacturing plants.
- Achieved Top Supply Chain Performer award in May 2021 for creating two new efficient production line scheduling processes.
Graduate Assistant
ESIS
Tempe, AZ
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Processed and modeled 3M claims data to predict litigation with 92% accuracy and 91% f1 score using Scikit-learn python libraries.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
Procurement Intern
Becton, Dickinson & Co
Franklin Lakes, NJ
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Negotiated with two major suppliers for the transfer of direct material used in production of BD's cytometry devices.
- Oversaw and improved assortment selection for three departments within chemicals and resins area with a combined total of $150 Million in sales.
- Implemented policies and procedures for optimal spend analysis.
- Researched and shopped competitors to maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of medical device and pharmaceutical market conditions.
Contracts and Procurement Intern
Royal Dutch Shell Oil & Gas
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization of more than 1,000 vendors.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing a 10% reduction in prices and terms for materials, equipment, and services for the Deer Park Oil Refinery.
- Analyzed existing purchase order data and interacted with all related departmental managers
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
05.2020
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Risk Management
- Strategic Vendor Sourcing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier & Vendor Relationship Management
- Financial Analysis
- Purchase Orders
- Python, Power BI, SQL, JMP Analysis, SAP, Oracle
- Logility S&OP Software
- Microsoft Office, Azure, Excel Macro & VBA
- Agile Project Management
- Product Development
- Operational Efficiency
- Market Analysis
Leadership
- Public Relations Chair, Student Government Association (SGA), Louisiana Tech U. 01/2017 - 05/2017
- Community Service Chair Delta Chi Fraternity 01/2017 - 12/2017
- Head Coach Middle School Boys Soccer Team, Glendale Prep 11/2019 - 04/2019
- Head Coach Girls Varsity Soccer Team, Scottsdale Prep High School 10/2021 - 03/2023
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2021)
- CAPM & Google PM (2022 - Current)
- Supply Chain Performance Award (Niagara Bottling, 2021)
Affiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- SCMA – Supply Chain Management Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Procurement Project Coordinator - Becton, Dickinson & Co.
08.2021 - Current
Graduate Assistant - ESIS
01.2021 - 05.2021
Professional Development Program - Niagara Bottling, LLC
07.2020 - 08.2021
Procurement Intern - Becton, Dickinson & Co
05.2019 - 08.2019
Contracts and Procurement Intern - Royal Dutch Shell Oil & Gas
05.2018 - 08.2018
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University - Master of Science, Business Analytics
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management