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Dylan Whitney

Johnson City,New York

Summary

Results-driven Procurement professional with strong focus on effective negotiation, compliance, and risk management. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements. Skilled in contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor relationship management. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Subcontracts Administrator

Innovation Associates
06.2025 - Current
  • – Manage the full lifecycle of subcontracting activities, including bidding, negotiation, award, and administration of subcontracts
    – Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
    – Conduct cost and price analysis to present to leadership to determine fair and reasonable pricing for subcontract awards
    – Conduct weekly meetings with key suppliers making sure milestones are met along with eliminating any issues
    – Review vendor performance with weekly meetings
    – Prepare and maintain subcontract files in compliance with company policies and procedures
    – Regularly communicate with subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract obligations.

Procurement Buyer

Innovative Associates
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Manage approximately $800,000 a month in indirect purchase order expenses.
  • Review daily MRP purchase scheduler, obtain quotes, and place purchase orders.
  • Publish monthly reports containing indirect spend by department and vendor.
  • Conduct weekly strategic vendor meetings to discuss lead times, quality issues, and negotiate price changes.
  • Track and report end-to-end purchase requisition approval workflow to identify process improvements.
  • Achieved project KPI goal of 95% parts assignment by vendor, buyer, and lead time in ERP system. Issued instruction manual at conclusion of project.

Area Operations Manager Intern

Amazon Fulfillment Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Lead project with managers and associates to analyze key metrics and pinpoint facility carton defects.
  • Presented to Management and implemented a defect elimination plan.
  • Created demonstration diagrams and coached associates resulting in labor cost savings.
  • Participated in daily fulfillment center meetings focusing on problem resolution and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Global Supply Chain Management, Communications

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2023

Skills

  • ERP Systems
  • Negotiation
  • Inventory Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Vendor Management
  • MRP Systems
  • Smartsheet
  • Data Analysis
  • Cost Analysis
  • Contract Management
  • Strategic Sourcing / Planning
  • Supply Chain Management

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow and Green Belts
  • ASCM Foundations of Manufacturing Management

Timeline

Subcontracts Administrator

Innovation Associates
06.2025 - Current

Procurement Buyer

Innovative Associates
11.2023 - 05.2025

Area Operations Manager Intern

Amazon Fulfillment Center
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Global Supply Chain Management, Communications

West Virginia University