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Derrick Syx

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management. Proven ability to streamline processes for cost savings and efficiency. Adept at building strong supplier relationships and driving improvements in procurement quality and service delivery.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Lead

Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Led vendor collaborations to guarantee timely project deliveries, enhancing project efficiency.
  • Streamlined equipment package documentation processes, ensuring compliance and delivery accuracy.
  • Spearheaded pricing negotiations, achieving favorable terms and cost savings for the company.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental RFP processes, aligning engineering and procurement objectives.
  • Enhanced supplier collaboration, driving improvements in Procure-to-Pay metrics.

Global Procurement

Archer Daniels Midland
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed Purchase Order queries and followed up with Vendors, ADM Purchase Requisition writers, and Warehouse personnel as required
  • Supported the implementation of Strategic Sourcing contracts
  • Ensured 100% compliance with the Global Non-Commodity Procure-to-Pay Policy
  • Collaborated with location colleagues to drive continuous improvement in Procure-to-Pay metrics
  • Enhanced supplier relationship management through regular collaboration with the Division Operations supply base
  • Acted as a liaison with other departments on purchasing matters and resolved issues related to delivered quantity discrepancies, pricing, logistics, and contracts

Corporate Buyer

CENTRO, INC.
North Liberty, IA
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed Purchase Order queries for all issued Purchase Orders, including acknowledgments and past due orders with suppliers
  • Followed up with Suppliers as required to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Worked closely with Sales and Scheduling to coordinate expedited orders and ensure on-time delivery of Bill of Material items
  • Assisted in sourcing and quoting new and current Bill of Material items for competitive pricing and quality
  • Identified and pursued cost reduction opportunities to improve profitability
  • Collaborated with Cost Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accuracy of Purchase Orders

Quality Assurance Technician

CENTRO, INC.
North Liberty, IA
11.2011 - 07.2018
  • Implemented Quality System and procedures within the business unit
  • Conducted process and system audits
  • Provided coaching and training to production team members on quality skills
  • Assigned responsibilities to improve production team quality skill development
  • Prevented product rework and scrap, ensuring total customer satisfaction
  • Led Green Belt Six Sigma project for PPAP System for Prototype Process in manufacturing
  • Trained new Quality Assurance Technicians

Education

Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
06.2019

Skills

  • Product Knowledge
  • Certified Procurement Professional
  • ISO 2015 Auditor
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Cost analysis
  • RFP coordination
  • Supplier management
  • Procurement strategy
  • Purchase order management
  • Inventory management
  • Process improvement
  • Effective communication
  • Demand planning
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Global procurement
  • Budget planning
  • New vendor setup
  • Price negotiations

Timeline

Procurement Lead

Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC
03.2023 - 07.2025

Global Procurement

Archer Daniels Midland
06.2021 - 03.2023

Corporate Buyer

CENTRO, INC.
07.2018 - 06.2021

Quality Assurance Technician

CENTRO, INC.
11.2011 - 07.2018

Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management

Iowa Central Community College

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