CRYSTAL LUCAS
Chester Springs,PA
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and a background in business administration, specializing in strategic sourcing, purchasing, and . Proven track record of cost savings, vendor negotiations, and operational efficiency improvements. I have a knack for innovative problem-solving and recently earned a Certificate in Data Analytics from the University of Pennsylvania, enhancing my skills in Tableau, AI, and statistics. Dedicated to continuous learning, social responsibility, and delivering competitive business advantages. Good intentions, authenticity and real commitment to social responsibility are not the death knell of good business but the ultimate competitive edge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Indirect Buyer
MCC Label
Lafayette Hill, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end procurement for all indirect materials and services supporting manufacturing operations, including sourcing, vendor negotiation, and purchasing.
- Achieved over $24,000 in annual cost savings by renegotiating janitorial service contracts, with ongoing initiatives targeting further savings across additional categories.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Accounts Payable, Warehouse, and Production to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of supply needs.
- Conduct vendor evaluations and initiate competitive sourcing efforts to optimize pricing, quality, and delivery from approved suppliers and new potential vendors.
- Lead supplier communications and contract negotiations to secure favorable terms while maintaining compliance with internal policies and vendor standards.
- Evaluated vendor proposals based on price competitiveness, quality standards, service level agreements and reliability.
- Skills: Cost Optimization, Vendor Management, Order Processing, Strategic Sourcing.
Buyer
TB Philly
Phoenixville, PA
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Sourced and procured construction materials including industrial-grade tapes, rubber, plastics, and other specialized components for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proactively identified and implemented cost-saving strategies while optimizing vendor relationships to enhance procurement value.
- Negotiated favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to maximize ROI and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Built and maintained strong supplier partnerships to support high-quality, on-time delivery and access to innovative product solutions.
- Ensured procurement processes operated efficiently from supplier sourcing through to final customer delivery, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Skills: Cost Optimization, Vendor Management, Order Processing and Tracking, Inventory Control
Administrative Assistant
Central Studio
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided efficient and comprehensive administrative support to clients and business operations.
- Screened incoming calls, emails, and visitors; prioritized inquiries, and responded promptly to requests for information or assistance.
- Managed daily office operations, coordinated meetings and events, and maintained discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
- Prepared and distributed correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documents with accuracy and professionalism.
- Supported project coordination and ensured the timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Maintained well-organized filing systems and accurate record-keeping for easy information retrieval.
- Skills: Calendar Management, Document Management, Project Assistance.
Education
CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Procurement Professional Certificate -
01.2024
Certificate in Data Analytics -
University of Pennsylvania
01.2023
Business Administration Degree -
Rutgers University
01.2015
High School Diploma -
Hightstown High School
01.2010
Skills
- Cost optimization
- Process flows
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory management
- Vendor management
- RFP/RFQ
- Supplier evaluation
- Tableau
- Python
- Data cleaning and preprocessing
- ERP/VMS
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Excel
- Order processing and tracking
- Inventory control
- Strategic sourcing
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Market research
- Contract negotiation
- Project management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Indirect Buyer
MCC Label
01.2025 - Current
Buyer
TB Philly
10.2021 - 01.2025
Administrative Assistant
Central Studio
01.2016 - 01.2020
CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Procurement Professional Certificate -
Certificate in Data Analytics -
University of Pennsylvania
Business Administration Degree -
Rutgers University
High School Diploma -
Hightstown High School
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