Ceci Leon
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished Procurement Director with a proven track record at Schneider Electric, enhancing supply chain efficiency and forging strong supplier relationships. Expert in negotiation and supply chain optimization, achieving significant cost reductions and process improvements. Skilled in strategic sourcing and team leadership, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Director
Schneider Electric
06.2018 - Current
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
Purchasing Manager
Schneider Electric
04.2010 - 06.2018
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Supply Chain Manager
Schneider Electric
07.2001 - 04.2010
- Supervised Number staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
Procurement Buyer
Aii Technologies
07.1997 - 07.2001
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
Education
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Management Science
University of Phoenix
El Paso, TX03.2012
Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Negotiation expertise
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Effective Working Relationships
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Supplier Selection
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Operational Efficiency
- Vendor Negotiations
- Performance Improvement
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Procurement Director
Schneider Electric
06.2018 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Schneider Electric
04.2010 - 06.2018
Supply Chain Manager
Schneider Electric
07.2001 - 04.2010
Procurement Buyer
Aii Technologies
07.1997 - 07.2001
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Management Science
University of Phoenix
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