Alicia Pratt
Rochester
Summary
Senior Procurement Buyer with a strong track record in supplier management and process optimization. Focused on enhancing supply chain performance through effective cost-saving strategies, leading supplier meetings, and mentoring team members to ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Procurement Associate
L3Harris Technologies
Rochester
11.2021 - Current
- Lead weekly supplier meetings to drive performance, ensure flawless execution, and proactively resolve supply chain issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enhance delivery schedules and supplier relations.
- Train and mentor new hires on standard operating procedures and procurement processes, ensuring team consistency and efficiency.
- Oversee tariff management for commercial and custom parts, implementing process improvements to reduce costs.
- Manage high-dollar purchase orders and Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), ensuring timely delivery and optimal contract utilization.
EPC Coordinator
Day Automation
Rochester
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Manage resources and inventory, ensuring project deadlines are met and productivity is maximized.
- Identify communication gaps, streamline processes, and complete projects ahead of schedule.
- Co-lead new and ongoing energy and utility incentive initiatives, including Real Time Energy Management (RTEM).
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance project execution efficiency.
- Support COVID-19 related HR functions, including testing coordination and policy updates.
Supply Chain Manager
Ice Energy
Corning
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Negotiated with over 30 strategic vendors, reducing unit costs by 15%.
- Streamlined warehouse shipping and receiving processes with partners, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
- Evaluated supply chain performance metrics and KPIs to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Analyzed monthly financial data to support corporate reporting and informed decision-making.
Education
MBA -
SUNY Brockport
Brockport08-2036
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
SUNY Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY06-2018
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Supplier relations
- Project management
- NYS Export Certified
- Smartsheet Certified
- Procore Certified
- MS Office proficiency
- Women in Leadership Keynote Speaker
Websites
Timeline
Sr. Procurement Associate
L3Harris Technologies
11.2021 - Current
EPC Coordinator
Day Automation
08.2020 - 10.2021
Supply Chain Manager
Ice Energy
06.2018 - 12.2019
MBA -
SUNY Brockport
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
SUNY Binghamton University