DANIEL NOLASCO
Dallas,TX
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with over nine years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor relationships, and negotiations. Proven track record with experience in managing complex subcontracts and enhancing supplier relationships. Adept at the implementation of supply chain initiatives to support business objectives as well as addressing and correcting performance issues. Recognized as a key contributor to organizational success through measurable, scalable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Account Manager
Collins Aerospace
Haltom City, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Manage and create POs and subcontracts of medium to high complexity, both under and over the TINA threshold, while adhering to all regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.
- Responsible for managing over 2,600 subcontract lines valued at more than $15 million in military assets.
- Assess supplier operations and market conditions to identify factors affecting cost, quality, and delivery; propose cost reduction strategies while ensuring optimal inventory levels.
- Engage with internal clients and stakeholders to clearly define sourcing needs, optimize sourcing strategies, and effectively manage product transitions between suppliers (Work Transfers). This includes hosting technical meetings across multiple entities and departments to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Simplify the onboarding for new buyers with training on departmental procedures and ERP functions to ensure their success.
Buyer
Safran Electronics and Defense, Avionics
Grand Prairie, TX
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Negotiated, expedited, and efficiently managed purchase orders with local and international suppliers.
- Contributed to mitigating shortages through proactive analysis to minimize potential disruptions to production schedules.
- Evaluated proposals from potential suppliers by analyzing costs, technical abilities, and financial stability, while conducting investigations to ensure they can meet cost and schedule requirements.
- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of supplier performance, identifying and rectifying the root causes of delivery and quality issues.
- Collaborated with internal departments and leaders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and ensure contractual compliance.
Project Buyer
Coating & Concrete Innovations
Dallas, TX
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the procurement of all direct and indirect goods.
- Negotiated and developed alternate suppliers to ensure high quality, low cost, and on-time delivery of direct materials.
- Supported supplier management processes by aiding in the development and execution of procurement strategies.
- Managed formal negotiations, including pricing, scheduling, supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, and standard Terms and Conditions.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
Lamar University
07.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Technologic University of Honduras
06-2017
Skills
- SAP ERP
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Analytics
- Machining and Electrical Commodities
- Strategic Sourcing
- FAR/DFAR
- TINA requirements
- ITAR/EAR
- LTAs
- DoD Procurement
- Price Analysis
- Supplier Relationships
- Supply Chain
- RFQs, RFIs, RFPs
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- PowerBI, Tableau
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Account Manager
Collins Aerospace
11.2024 - Current
Buyer
Safran Electronics and Defense, Avionics
02.2024 - 11.2024
Project Buyer
Coating & Concrete Innovations
01.2019 - 01.2024
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics
Lamar University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Technologic University of Honduras
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