Amanda Smart

- Full account Management of Celestica Malaysia which holds a $61 Million LTA spend and 17000 Unique Collins parts

-Preparation and issuance of RFIs, RFPs. Letter Subcontracts, POs

- Place purchase orders of high complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements for various complex subcontract (Cost Type, Incentive Type, Firm Fixed, etc.).

- Perform price and cost analysis techniques in support of proposals and placements.

-Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

-New Part Introduction projects and support

-Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure the best terms and conditions.

-Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.

-Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure procurement activities align with business goals.

-Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and quality standards.

- Maintain POs to ensure accurate and timely supplier delivery information.

-Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier performance.

-Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement and supply chain activities.

-Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

-Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc) to achieve objectives

- Support outside of normal business hours of Malaysia & Bangalore Operations

- SAP / Pelico / Dossier experience

Handle all procurement related oversight of Boeing suppliers, interfacing with all areas of Component Repair and throughout Boeing to ensure regulatory compliance (FAA), Boeing procedural compliance, to ensure top tier quality and safety are maintained as well as ensuring the work scope and schedule meets or exceeds Boeing’s contractual agreements and performance standards.

Review all component quotes for approval based on current contract agreements, and price discounts with suppliers on component orders on case-by-case basis.

Clear understanding of all FAA, EASA, and CAAC approved procedures; including PC700, ASA100, and Part Marking Authority

Develop and maintain a technical relationship with key Repair personnel and liaison with the repair station functions during the development of new repairs. Provide ongoing support to resolve procurement related problems and non-conformance to product repairs specifications.

Focus on and work concerns of repair projects such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Conduct project reviews as needed to ensure acceptability and repair capability of component repair requests.

Research and respond to customer service team requests for component repairs in a timely manner and work in close collaboration with MROs to ensure sales commitments can be met.

Provide core dispositions and clear feedback on extended repairs/additional billing or scrap parts/core charges to 787 Entry into service in a timely manner.

Research and understand impact of component modifications and part interchangeability on inventory levels.

Coordinate with the logistics team to drive efficiencies and cost reductions in time and receiving and other expenses associated with repairs.

Coordinate with Supply Chain Manager on the daily management of part orders, including tracking and inventorying of repair station parts and internal component transfers.

Provide program support on special projects, cost recovery, etc. as needed.

Makes strategic decisions regarding contractual requirements according to the methods of manufacturing and design improvements in the initial stages of production of a new product according to the Product Development Process

Makes suggest and/or recommendations to the manufacturing plant and manage supplier to ensure compliance with all the activities necessary for the implementation and development of a new product,

Ensure all requirements and resources to initiate the production of new products

Participating in technical discussions, strategic decision-making and taking over organizational management tasks regarding identified project parts

Coordination and leadership towards the employees within the project, as well as internal subproject managers and external development partners

Maintain customer relationship and customer support throughout the whole project cycle

Ongoing and predictive reporting to the head of departments

Represented Boeing as the primary procurement contact for an aerospace aftermarket portfolio assigned suppliers

Contract management responsibility of aftermarket parts including : Major Units, Parts, MRO, Mods & Upgrades, Flight Hour and other Long Term agreements

Execute customer and business development strategies.

Accountable for all business development communication with assigned suppliers

Lead preparation for all internal reviews with assigned suppliers, including executive preparation, working level alignment and definition of message.

Define the strategies and negotiate agreements with suppliers on behalf of Boeing.

Led Procurement Save the Sale Implementation Team, who captured ~ $2M of lost sales in the first year and another $23 Million of lost sales the next 2 years, which received a Boeing Excellence Award for the innovative and effective program.

Develop extensive knowledge of customer needs, applications, and strategic focus/projects

Develop superior customer and supplier relationships calling at airline customers frequently and effectively, bringing value to the customer enabling Boeing to gain a competitive advantage for our products.

Maintain key information on our customers’ orders, their decision makers, their company’s policies and/or specific part needs.

Ability to keep abreast of and understand the global aerospace marketplace in terms of industry developments for both the OEM’s and Aftermarket (distribution) channels; i.e., customer expectations, acquisitions, industry trends, price/volume information, and competitor activities.

Ability to help develop strategic and tactical objectives for Boeing by customer account in order to meet and surpass sales plan objectives. Identify new market opportunities and develop them into viable sales orders.

Assess each business situation from all competitive aspects. Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be capable in contributing to long term agreement negotiations from a commercial position as well as from a terms and conditions standpoint, both externally and internally.

Provide a high level of customer service to the account base through detailed communication and coordination between the customers’ needs and the Boeing management team and manufacturing sites.

Draft useful written summaries and chart data on the customers orders on a regular basis, to keep Boeing sales management, product management, and upper management informed on all reinstatement activities and developments.

Act as an authorized agent of the company with the responsibility to commit company resources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services. Negotiates and contracts for products and services. Engages stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.

Negotiated pricing and contract terms and conditions. Prepared and executed negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements resulting in a 35% reduction from last cost on a 5 year $70 Million contract.

Mitigates risks and issues. Initiates supplier improvement activities and provides results for integration into contracting strategies.

Source selection of suppliers to meet business and customer requirements in line with strategic objectives and organizational supply chain processes.

Negotiate pricing and all other elements of the contract terms and conditions.

Integrate and coordinate internal and external customer requirements to establish and document procurement requirements consistent with customer expectations.

Facilitate, integrate and document technical and business communications between Boeing, supplier(s) and customers. Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions.

Ensure compliance with all relevant Boeing procedures and contract requirements by carrying out supplier reviews.

Integrate activities with internal and external customers and suppliers to fulfill contract requirements and reconcile contract issues.

Manage contract terminations and closeouts.

Define performance expectations and establish relevant metrics. Gather and evaluate performance data. Meet with suppliers and Boeing partners to resolve performance-related issues and develop improvement plans.

Act as an authorized agent of the company with the responsibility to commit company resources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services. Negotiates and contracts for products and services. Engages stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.

Negotiated pricing and contract terms and conditions. Prepared and executed negotiated contractual documents.

Mitigates risks and issues.

Source selection of suppliers to meet business and customer requirements in line with strategic objectives and organizational supply chain processes.

Prepare purchase orders for repair orders supporting GoldCare program.

Integrate and coordinate internal and external customer requirements to establish and document procurement requirements consistent with customer expectations.

Facilitate, integrate and document technical and business communications between Boeing, supplier(s) and customers. Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions.

Ensure compliance with all relevant Boeing procedures and contract requirements.

Define performance expectations and establish relevant metrics. Gather and evaluate performance data. Meet with suppliers and Boeing partners to resolve performance-related issues and develop improvement plans.