Brittany Overfelt, CPSM
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Procurement and supply chain buyer with 14+ years in aerospace, defense, and automotive manufacturing. Full-lifecycle sourcing and purchasing of direct and indirect materials & services, outsourced processing, machine fixtures, and capital equipment. Proven record driving cost savings, supplier quality, OTD, and compliant documentation. Experienced with RFx, negotiations, best-value awards, supplier scorecards, and ERPs (SAP). Known for cross-functional partnership and "can-do" attitude to meet objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Buyer
Danfoss Power Solutions
Longmont, CO
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Engaged with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing strategies and objectives through effective use of PLM in Teamcenter during daily/weekly engineering and production meetings.
- Executed category management strategies, leveraged existing supplier relationships to optimize group spending, achieving significant cost reductions of $400K
- Oversaw implementation of service level agreements with key partners to ensure positive quality and delivery KPIs while maintaining competitive pricing.
- Analyzed and refined procurement workflows in partnership with quality and logistics teams to mitigate costs related to poor quality.
- Managed supplier issue escalations, ensuring effective resolution and alignment between procurement and supply chain operations.
- Ensured compliance with IATF 16949 regulations throughout product and supplier modifications.
Buyer II
General Atomics
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Oversaw end-to-end procurement activities, led negotiations on pricing while optimizing delivery schedules for DOD/DOE contractor.
- Managed administration of purchase orders and agreements to uphold compliance with contractual obligations, TINA and other government acquisition procedures.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive purchase documentation packages with every order to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Executed negotiations of terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company objectives for facilities and IT contracts.
Technical Buyer I
GKN Aerospace
El Cajon, CA
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Procured various commodities and managed outsourced processing to support U.S. military and commercial engine production initiatives.
- Collaborated with supplier quality teams to distribute monthly scorecards and implement action plans for underperforming suppliers, enhancing overall procurement efficiency.
- Executed strategic supplier transitions to achieve $800k in annual savings through a 50% shift in heat treating business.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with suppliers through long-term agreements, focusing on favorable pricing, quality improvements and innovation.
- Oversaw supplier interactions to guarantee alignment with DPAS and DFARS regulatory standards.
Purchasing Agent
Valley Metals, LLC
Poway, CA
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Executed RFX process to optimize cost, lead times, and contractual conditions.
- Developed and implemented a supplier listing and tracking system aligned with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.
- Implemented supplier scorecard system and conducted monthly performance analysis.
- Oversaw organization of logistics needs and facilitated timely scheduling of customer order transit.
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Compliance and Governance
- Analytics and Process Adherence
- Team collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Supply chain optimization
Certification
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) — ISM, 2026–2029 (Active)
Timeline
Strategic Buyer
Danfoss Power Solutions
05.2022 - 01.2026
Buyer II
General Atomics
07.2020 - 04.2022
Technical Buyer I
GKN Aerospace
09.2017 - 07.2020
Purchasing Agent
Valley Metals, LLC
09.2011 - 09.2017