CHUMA OGBONNA
Bartlett,IL
Summary
A 16 year veteran in supply chain with an area of expertise in procurement and sourcing both domestic and internationally. Will be focused on continuous improvement to achieve better purchasing practices, cost effective spending, and cost savings opportunities for the next company that gives an opportunity. Will lend the years of experience to add value to a team striving to be the best asset the company has.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
ABRASIVE FORM, LLC
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with 5 cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, meeting project deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, enabling faster response times and better pricing options.
- Created detailed reports on procurement activities to inform senior management decisions regarding budget allocations and strategic planning initiatives.
- Established a centralized procurement function that improved transparency, control, and reporting capabilities across the organization.
- Achieved cost reductions by identifying opportunities for bulk purchases, negotiating discounts, or reevaluating existing supplier contracts.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
INBOUND SPECIALIST
SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed to improve relationships with 100+ suppliers in portfolio
- Ensured agreed performance targets are met including on-time delivery and lead-time accuracy
- Proactively engaged with suppliers to deliver improvement initiatives focused on availability and inventory reductions
- Conducted regular business review meetings and agree corrective actions if required
- End to end responsibilities including PO placement, PO tracking from order to receipt, expediting urgent orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, data integrity maintenance and responding to sales region queries
- Responsible for system parameter maintenance including lead-time, safety stock levels and classification
- Supported supply chain improvement projects and work closely with other departments as needed
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
ETHOS ENERGY LIGHT TURBINES, LLC
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Increased purchasing efforts from demand signals including but not limited to purchase requisitions, ERP system
- Supported engineering team with all supply chain responsibilities for all parts company makes thru reverse engineering process Process ownership for defining and maintaining Re-Order Point (ROP) pipeline and Safety Stock (SS) sizes for assigned products and/or commodities
- Established key supplier performance scorecards (KPIs) and engage with internal and external suppliers and customers with bi-weekly meetings
- Instituted innovative policies to save company money and improve product quality and on time delivery
- Advised management of industry competitive situations, alternative supply sources, raw material costs, commodity price trends, and supply-demand status
- Maintained accuracy in ERP system by updating current pricing and lead times for all parts that are purchased
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives within the procurement department that significantly reduced overhead expenses.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
SENIOR BUYER & EXPEDITOR
WESTFIELD ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily operations of company's supply chain team
- Performed and coordinated purchasing activities, prepared RFQs, preparation of purchase orders, and management of accounts payable with vendors
- Generated weekly expediting reports to all customers on their open sales orders
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment independently and with time constraints
- Direct liaison with customers to resolve financial, technical, and logistical issues that may arise during purchasing process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics, Minor in Economics
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX2015
Skills
- Procure to Pay
- SAP ARIBA
- Epicor for Manufacturing
- Global Logistics
- Bid Process Management
- Long Term Price Agreements
- Vendor MAnagement Inventory
- Project Buying
- Strategic Forecasting and Planning
- International Sourcing & Purchasing
Timeline
PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
ABRASIVE FORM, LLC
06.2023 - 08.2024
INBOUND SPECIALIST
SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY
09.2022 - 03.2023
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
ETHOS ENERGY LIGHT TURBINES, LLC
06.2019 - 08.2022
SENIOR BUYER & EXPEDITOR
WESTFIELD ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics, Minor in Economics
University of Houston Downtown
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