Anna Baldwin
MAPLE VALLEY,WA
Summary
Category Manager develops and executes $150M spend category strategy as part of company sourcing plan. Develops and executes category and commodity strategies, negotiates and awards supplier contracts and conducts commodity and supplier business reviews. Improves company profitability, asset management performance and supports improved customer delivery through thoughtful supply base network design.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Category Manager
Genie A Terex Company
2020.03 - Current
- Managed 100+ suppliers spanning from electrical, mechanical, hardware and plastics.
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
- Fostered positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with internal customers.
- Researched, prepared for and led supplier negotiation process for managed category.
- Practiced standard sourcing process of opportunity assessment through supplier on-boarding to achieve goals.
- Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
- Assisted in conducting audits of key suppliers and monitored supplier performance.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Fostered positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers.
Global Commodity Manager
Terex Corporation
2017.03 - 2020.03
- Led a cross functional team to perform structured and practiced negotiations within the battery, battery cable and harness subcategories.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Achieved 6% savings for the battery subcategory resulting in $3.5M save and over $10M in the course of the contract.
Commodity Manager
Genie Industries
2010.08 - 2017.03
- Recommended award of purchase contracts for electrical, hardware, and mechanical items.
- Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential vendors.
- Evaluated proposals from multiple sources to determine most favorable option.
- Worked with vendors to avoid potential problems with orders and deliveries.
- Worked with domestic and international supply base
- Negotiated and finalized contracts with optimized pricing structures and delivery timetables.
- Cultivated strong relationships with supply partners to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Buyer
Genie Industries
2007.03 - 2010.08
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
Buyer
Quanex
1994.06 - 2007.03
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gov. John R Rogers
Puyallup, WASkills
Strategic Sourcing
- Goal Attainment
- Critical Thinking
- Supplier Contracts Management
- Negotiatiations
- Performance Improvement of supply base
- Risk Mitigation
- Category Management
- Procurement Expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Vendor Relations
- Supplier Review
- Category Reviews
- Strategic Vision
- Areas of experience: Electrical, Mechanical and Plastics
Timeline
Global Category Manager
Genie A Terex Company
2020.03 - Current
Global Commodity Manager
Terex Corporation
2017.03 - 2020.03
Commodity Manager
Genie Industries
2010.08 - 2017.03
Buyer
Genie Industries
2007.03 - 2010.08
Buyer
Quanex
1994.06 - 2007.03
High School Diploma -
Gov. John R Rogers
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