Ashley Lawrence
Corrales
Summary
Dynamic purchasing and operations leader with a proven track record at Richmond American Homes, excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. Achieved significant cost reductions through effective negotiation and team leadership, while fostering collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Richmond American Homes
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
- Established vendor relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency and reliability.
- Conducted market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier negotiations.
- Managed inventory levels to reduce excess stock and minimize carrying costs.
- Oversaw contract negotiations ensuring favorable terms for materials and services procurement.
- Trained and mentored purchasing staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
Director of Operations
RayLee Homes
01.2008 - 04.2022
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with subcontractors to foster collaboration and quality assurance.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for project management and operational excellence.
- Coordinated with executive leadership to align operational strategies with overall company objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations.
- Led cross-functional teams to address critical operational challenges, fostering collaborative approach that leveraged diverse skills and perspectives.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Bachelors - Marketing
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, ALSkills
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- New vendor setup
- Project management
- Bidding processes
- Value engineering
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
Home Builder's Association of Central New Mexico 2024 President
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Richmond American Homes
04.2022 - Current
Director of Operations
RayLee Homes
01.2008 - 04.2022
Bachelors - Marketing
Auburn University