Carolyn Herbert
Procurement Manager
Hurst,TX
Summary
Results-oriented and highly productive procurement management professional with over 14 years of experience driving significant cost reductions through process standardization and strategic sourcing initiatives. Expertise in negotiating favorable terms and streamlining supplier channels for equipment and materials consistently enhances operational efficiency. Strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities foster trust and dependability among vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal procurement outcomes. Committed to leveraging industry best practices to achieve organizational goals and maximize value.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Leeward Renewable Energy
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Focus on developing a multi-year procurement strategy for owner supplied HV equipment through the negotiation of major equipment supply contracts with suppliers.
- Collaborated with finance and project control departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor risks and develop mitigation strategies for long lead equipment.
- Lead contract negotiations with major equipment suppliers and/or EPC service providers to support construction of wind, solar, and/or battery projects
- Maintain understanding of the market including current pricing and changing government policies including their implications on the procurement strategy.
Procurement Manager
Bridgelink Engineering
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Develop strategies and lead the commercial contracting negotiations for construction subcontract categories aligning to project requirements. Identify and qualify EPC companies, engineering & construction contractors meeting the company’s requirements. Effectively utilize e-Sourcing tools to launch inquiries and receive contractor quotations/proposals.
- Manage bid evaluations and negotiations up to award and contract execution specifically related to EPC contracts for major process units
- Provide recommendations to senior staff on supplier strategy
- Lead contract negotiations with major equipment suppliers and/or EPC service providers to support construction of wind, solar, and/or battery projects
- Maintain understanding of the market including current pricing and key terms and conditions provisions
Senior Buyer, Contractor
Medtronic
Boulder, CO
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversee the purchasing of metals for the manufacturing and assembly of surgical instruments. Frontend procurement mode, analyzes data, and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
- Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules
- Cut inventory write-offs by $300,000
- Supporting systems to monitor inventory, budget, availability, and performance
Supply Chain Manager
MycoTechnology
Aurora, CO
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Guided supply chain, manufacturing, and sales operations for a start-up protein powder production company with $15 million in annual sales.
- Directed day-to-day operations for inbound and outbound deliveries with 3PL system
- Managed project implementation, action items, and milestones in collaboration with logistics, operations, production, HR, and labor teams
- Cut inventory waste by $95,000
- Created and implemented an inventory management system in warehouse for raw materials and finished products.
- Developed and implemented standardized operating practices and procedures, including detailed accepted quality level (AQL) documentation
Senior Planner Buyer
Xcel Energy
Henderson, CO
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervise annual procurement budget of $550M and Colorado territory which includes 8 power plants, 3 materials distribution centers, and 16 service centers.
- Managed the daily activities of 6 Planner Buyers and 16 warehouse material handlers
- Placed and tracked an average of 640 weekly purchase orders
- Negotiated contracts/agreements with OEM suppliers, electrical component suppliers, and subcontractors
- Built and maintained vendor relations, evaluated vendors, managed buyer processes, and analyzed reports
- Researched and identified potential cost savings
- Played key role in a plant inventory reduction from $2.1M to $1.6M
- Recommended the implementation of a tracking form for short-paid invoices, eliminating supplier invoice resubmissions and assisting the Accounting Department
- Managed communication throughout all levels of management, including job sites, to ensure project goals are accomplished on time and under budget
- Coordinated delivery management system to ensure critical direct ship items are on time
Procurement Manager
RES Americas, Inc.
05.2011 - 01.2017
- Manage the purchasing of commodities, including cable, transformers, machined parts, capital equipment, turbines, and solar panels for building wind and solar farms. Develop sub-contracts, customer survey, and apply results to realign department. Assign buyers to projects based on skill and knowledge base.
- Negotiated major contract agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, driving an annual cost savings of $450,000
- Worked with internal customers to redistribute materials, which resulted in avoiding a $325,000 write-off
- Used excess equipment and materials for new projects, generating $100,000 savings
- Instituted metrics to document cost savings, purchase requisition turnaround, and number of Purchase Orders issued
- Drafted an instructional how-to guide on the proper use of the purchasing and receiving modules of the ERP system. Prepared user training instructions for online purchase requisitions
- Guided process improvements for the Document Control Department, resulting in elimination of redundant activities and fueling more effective processes and procedures
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Denver, CO06-2013
BA - Construction Management
Westwood College
Denver, CO07-2010
Skills
Supplier management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Leeward Renewable Energy
01.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager
Bridgelink Engineering
08.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Buyer, Contractor
Medtronic
08.2020 - 07.2021
Supply Chain Manager
MycoTechnology
07.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Planner Buyer
Xcel Energy
01.2017 - 05.2019
Procurement Manager
RES Americas, Inc.
05.2011 - 01.2017
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
BA - Construction Management
Westwood College
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