Diana Jacoby
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Purchasing Manager
Carnival Corporation
01.2014 - Current
- Manage the purchase-to-pay process including the electronic workflow thru Oracle IProcurement
- Ensure team follows proper vendor management policies while optimizing efficiency
- Provide guidance and instructions to Purchasing Agents on following established procurement process
- Manage 4 employees in the Casino Purchasing Department
- In addition, act as the key liaison between Corporate Purchasing, Casino Operations and 100+ ships as it relates to PO process and vendor management
- Oversee total spend budget of approximately $29.5 million and 33k requisition lines on a yearly basis while managing vendor portfolio of over 175 suppliers
- Ability to set priorities for various projects including all new builds and dry docks for 100+ corporate casinos with budgets ranging from $1 million to $2 million
- Oversee and distribute electronic requisition work flow to all Corporate Purchasing Agents
- Negotiate contract terms, discounts and special promotions with vendors
- Facilitate proper item selection and procure the most cost effective item while meeting service level expectations for internal customers
- Subject matter expert for Oracle IProcurement including maintaining accurate work flow process, monitoring system, reporting and testing open issues and providing support to end users
- Maintain electronic inventory catalog
- Oversee budget requisition lines annually while managing vendor portfolio suppliers
- Establish priorities for various projects including all new builds and dry docks for casinos across all sister brands
- Conduct audits to ensure budget and policy compliance
- Provide support to Finance on all procurement related inquires
- Manage worldwide logistics issues including customs clearance and coordinating vessel deliveries to numerous ports all over the world
- Coordinate with Casino Warehouse Supervisor on logistics shipments after receipt of orders to non-CCL ships worldwide
- Liaise with several corporate and brand departments on legal contract requests and accounts reconciliation.
Purchasing Manager
Carnival Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Manage sourcing and procurement for items worldwide for all casino and port operations related consumption
- Oversee special procurement projects for high value items including slot machine & arcade equipment
- Key Liason between Corporate Purchasing, Casino Operations and 100+ ships as it relates to the Procurement process and vendor management
- Manage 4 employees in the Casino Purchasing Department.
Sr. Purchasing Agent
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Facilitate related purchasing processes and bid analysis in support of corporate-wide casino needs across all brands
- Assisted Manager with various projects like New builds, refurbishments and assist on prioritization as needed
- Liaise with several corporate departments and various cruise brands regarding a combination of specific brand needs, requirements and vendor accounts reconciliation
- Source vendors and administer bid process for casino equipment and consumables
- Issued transfer requests for internal inventory items and assist management in maintaining proper par levels.
Purchasing Agent
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Facilitate related purchasing processes and bid analysis in support of corporate-wide casino needs across all brands
- Assisted Manager with various projects like New builds, refurbishments and assist on prioritization as needed
- Liaise with several corporate departments and various cruise brands regarding a combination of specific brand needs, requirements and vendor accounts reconciliation
- Source vendors and administer bid process for casino equipment and consumables
- Issued transfer requests for internal inventory items and assist management in maintaining proper par levels.
Buyer
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Facilitate related purchasing processes and bid analysis in support of corporate-wide casino needs across all brands
- Assisted Manager with various projects like New builds, refurbishments and assist on prioritization as needed
- Liaise with several corporate departments and various cruise brands regarding a combination of specific brand needs, requirements and vendor accounts reconciliation
- Source vendors and administer bid process for casino equipment and consumables
- Issued transfer requests for internal inventory items and assist management in maintaining proper par levels.
Buyer / Assistant Buyer
Intradeco, Inc
11.1991 - 12.2002
- Responsible for processing purchase requisitions, reviewing quotations and initiating procurement process for orders totaling an average of eight million dollars annually for Large and Small Appliances and music area – CD’s and Laserdiscs
- Liaison between customers in Central America and vendors through all stages of the procurement process
- Department information systems super-user and main liaison between the I/S and Purchasing departments
- Assisted the traffic department by entering information in Lotus and preparing bill of ladings and AWB.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Administration
Barry University
Miami, FL09.2001
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.1995
Skills
- Supplier Selection
- Business Administration
- Client Relationships
- SAP ERP
- Budget Management
- Purchasing and Product Sourcing
- Global Sourcing
- Logistics Coordination
- Cost Savings
- Contract Negotiation
- Policy Improvements
- Vendor Negotiations
- Operational Improvements
- Purchase Order Reconciliation
- Annual Planning
- Account Discrepancies
Accomplishments
- Improved operations efficiency [number]% with implementation of various process improvements.
- Saved company $[number] per year by creating improved vendor sourcing and negotiations procedures.
- Managed purchasing operations for [number] locations.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
References
References are available on request.
Systems Experience
- Oracle 11i/12i Purchasing and Oracle IProcurement
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Work, PowerPoint
Hobbies And Interests
Mentor for Big Brother / Big Sister – Carnival Corporation Program
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Manager
Carnival Corporation
01.2014 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Carnival Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2014
Sr. Purchasing Agent
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2006 - 01.2008
Purchasing Agent
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2004 - 01.2006
Buyer
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2003 - 01.2004
Buyer / Assistant Buyer
Intradeco, Inc
11.1991 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Professional Administration
Barry University
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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