Strategic Sourcing Specialist experienced in locating and acquiring unique items to address specialized demands.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Port of Miami Crane Management, Inc.
Miami, USA
05.2024 - Current
Established cost-effective, long-term solutions with key suppliers to optimize total acquisition costs and ensure material availability
Develop and negotiate long term Agreements, Blanket PO's and Stocking Agreements for the programs in support of product line production plans
Assure recurring cost targets are achieved for purchased and subcontracted content
Supported cost reduction initiatives by identifying and executing optimal supply solutions
Managed relationships with key suppliers to drive cost reduction, productivity projects, and new program sourcing requirements
Supported new product development, ensuring optimal supply solutions aligned with sourcing strategies throughout program lifecycle
Coordinate with the site procurement organization to assure supply strategies identified as part of new product development and legacy production are executed in accordance with the plans
Utilize objective supplier performance data to drive continuous improvement in supplier base performance, including feedback to suppliers for the programs and the proactive resolution of issues with suppliers