Brooke Servick
Tenneco Inc
Wyandotte
8
years of professional experience
Results-driven Buyer with expertise in negotiation and supplier management. Successfully achieved significant cost savings and improved supplier partnerships in the automotive aftermarket sector.
Work History
Buyer
2 Years 9 Months- Manage procurement of finished goods(shocks and struts) from global third-party suppliers, supporting an automotive aftermarket distribution
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality(SQE), and supply chain teams to support new product launches and ensure PPAP and compliance are met
- Lead Supply Chain Finance program implementation to improve cash flow and strengthen supplier partnerships across the global supply base
- Evaluate total landed cost models, incorporating tariffs, freight, and duties to support strategic sourcing decisions
- Develop and execute RFQs, analyze supplier quotations, and negotiate pricing to achieve cost savings and supply continuity
Raw Materials Buyer
1 Year 8 Months- Acquired various grades of scrap in the Detroit and Chicago region according to specification sheets from the steel mill, providing a quality end product for customers.
- Tracked over 60 international and domestic Pig Iron vessels by managing flow charts with logistical and financial data to forecast inventory on hand
- Presented the monthly scrap proposal to the steel mill based off the price of scrap, open orders, and forecasted production tons.
- Conversed with over 50 scrap dealers per month to decipher market trends by weighing supply vs demand
- Procured an annual 2,042,328 tons of scrap material internally and through 3rd party suppliers
MRO Buyer and Alloy Procurement
1 Year 2 Months- Executed the quarterly and annual bidding processes for alloys, additives, and fluxes.
- Negotiated higher discounts on consumable items, saving the company 1.25 million dollars
- Maintained vendor scorecards on ISN Network to ensure safe working practices during company outages
- Assessed market conditions to ensure the most effective purchases of material
Purchasing Assistant
2 Years 1 Month- Oversaw inventory management and validated data accuracy for effective purchasing.
- Supported Receiving and Accounts Payable by verifying invoices aligned with the purchase orders
- Maintained 430 on-site vendor records in the company's ERP system
Education
BBA - Marketing Management
Master Certificate in SCM And Procurement - Supply Chain Management
Project Management Associate Certificate - Project Management
Skills
Supplier Management
Materials sourcing
Vendor relations
SAP/PTA System
Timeline
Buyer
Tenneco Inc
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Raw Materials Buyer
Bluescope Recycling and Materials
03.2022 - 11.2023Read More
MRO Buyer and Alloy Procurement
North Star BlueScope
01.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Purchasing Assistant
North Star BlueScope
12.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Michigan State University
Master Certificate in SCM And Procurement from Supply Chain Management
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University of Toledo
BBA from Marketing Management
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Project Management Institute
Project Management Associate Certificate from Project Management
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