Anna Veon
Keystone Heights,FL
Summary
Accomplished Procurement Manager at West Fraser Lumber Mill, adept in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation, significantly reducing procurement costs. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and optimizing inventory, with a keen analytical approach to forecasting and cost assessments. Proven track record in enhancing supplier partnerships and achieving cost-saving targets. Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
West Fraser Lumber Mill
04.2022 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Purchase authority up to $500,000.
- Oversaw contract administration activities, including drafting agreements, negotiating terms, managing renewals, and addressing disputes or discrepancies as needed.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers along with obtaining and filing vendors' insurance.
- Organized and managed log yard and residuals (chips, shavings, bark and sawdust) to their correct outlets.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Hosted educational field trips at our lumber mill for forestry school at the University of Florida and the Society of American Foresters.
- Trained and updated truck drivers on mill's safety procedures.
- Trained and supervised new forester and interns.
Procurement Forester
West Fraser Lumber Mill
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated communication between foresters, loggers, mill managers, and local stakeholders to promote transparency in procurement processes.
- Collaborated with sawmill personnel on planning operating schedules.
- Audited log deliveries for quality standards and specifications.
- Developed strong relationships with timber dealers, suppliers and loggers, leading to improved access to quality timber resources.
- Conducted timber cruising and appraisal activities to accurately estimate value of standing timber, as well as regular field assessments.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets by analyzing cost trends within industry.
- Established log inventory forecasts and log cost forecasts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources And Conservation
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2021
Associate of Arts -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL06.2018
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Pricing and Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- LIMS (Log Input Management System)
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Cost Assessments
- Forecasting
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Florida Master Logger Trained
- Member of the Florida Forestry Association
Timeline
Procurement Manager
West Fraser Lumber Mill
04.2022 - Current
Procurement Forester
West Fraser Lumber Mill
05.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources And Conservation
University of Florida
Associate of Arts -
Santa Fe College