Angela Hicks
Senior Materials Management- Gas Operations
Humble,Texas
Summary
Knowledgeable supply chain professional with proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Customer-focused with enterprise-wide perspective, adept at building and nurturing strong relationships with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Strive to align supply chain initiatives with organization goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Materials Management- Gas Operations
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Develop and manage inventory strategies to support and optimize supply chain process for assigned commodities consistent with corporate and department policies.
- Analyze inventory consumption data, assess inventory levels and work order requirements, and place orders through contract release.
- Work closely with the warehouse, operations, and engineering to meet material needs for projects.
- Identify and resolve barriers to streamline operations and minimize restrictions.
- Monitor material quality and supply stability, ensuring timely deliveries to support project needs.
- Maintain past due open purchase orders below 5% on average throughout the year.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable team to ensure proper payment to vendors while managing metric below 5%.
Corporate Procurement Specialist
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Established and maintained effective business relationships with internal clients and external vendors to enhance collaboration.
- Prepared low risk, low spend purchase orders ($50K& under) and contracts to ensure operations remain uninterrupted.
- Executed contract extensions and added funding up to $100K as requested from clients.
- Troubleshoot and resolved vendor voice discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.
- Supported operations with consistent maintenance and updates of corporate files and records.
Sourcing Specialist-Gas & Corporate
CenterPoint Energy
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Developed and maintained excellent relationships with vendors and stakeholders as long term alliances to ensure adequate and cost-effective sourcing of services.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to secure annual contracts valued between $100K and $500K.
- Solicited and evaluated bids or proposals to align with client-specific service requirements.
- Negotiated terms and pricing to align with company goals.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting, auditing, and insurance departments to enhance overall value for the company.
- Participated in Engineering meetings to discuss specified material for future projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston- Downtown
Houston, Texas05.2015
Skills
- Materials management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Continuous improvement
- Problem-solving
- Organization and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer Orientation
- Customer service
- Calm under pressure
Military Experience
UNITED STATES NAVY VETERAN
Timeline
Senior Materials Management- Gas Operations
CenterPoint Energy
04.2023 - Current
Corporate Procurement Specialist
CenterPoint Energy
04.2021 - 04.2023
Sourcing Specialist-Gas & Corporate
CenterPoint Energy
04.2016 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston- Downtown