DESTINEA SONESSON

• Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency by 3% on the overall budget of $150 MUSD.
• Developed and maintained relationships with Sales and Manufacturing through continual communication and cross functional projects.
• Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
• Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
• Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
• Coordinated biannual leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.

• Oversaw $250 MUSD budget and purchasing needs for Electrical and Electronics products on Volvo and Mack Commercial Vehicles
• Decreased material expenses by 5% by managing supply base and finding operational savings.
• Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including Price Agreements, Raw Material and Warranty Agreements.
• Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
• Developed and initiated incentive and recognition programs for suppliers.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
• Maximized operational effectiveness across territory. Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
• Supervised human resources functions for 14 Buyers in Greensboro, Hagerstown and Mexico.

• Oversaw $350 MUSD budget and purchasing needs for the Cabin as well as Electrical and Electronics products on Volvo and Mack Commercial Vehicles
• Decreased material expenses by 4.81% by managing supply base and finding operational savings.
• Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including Price Agreements, Raw Material and Warranty Agreements.
• Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
• Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
• Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
• Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
• Supervised human resources functions for 8 Buyers in Greensboro and Hagerstown.

• Oversaw $110 MUSD budget and purchasing needs for Seats/Bunks/Steering Wheels on Volvo and Renault Commercial Vehicles.
• Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 3.0% annually.
• Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
• Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
• Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

• Oversaw $50 MUSD budget and all purchasing needs for Seats/Bunks/Steering Wheels on Volvo and Renault Commercial Vehicles.
• Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 3.5% annually.
• Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
• Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
• Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
• Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
• Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

• Oversaw $50 MUSD budget and all purchasing needs for the Exhaust Line on Volvo and Renault Commercial Vehicles.
• Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 3.2% annually.
• Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.

Oversaw the purchasing of the Powertrain Installation of Dipsticks and Oil Filler Caps for 15 MUSD.