ESRA CEVHER
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager with 10+ years of experience managing procurement, vendor negotiations, and large-scale ordering operations across government and private sectors. Proven track record of overseeing multimillion-dollar purchasing activities, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of critical supplies in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pricing Analyst (Procurement & Vendor Management Focus)
PSA BDP International, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Developed pricing strategies supporting $5M+ in annual client freight spend
- Achieved 8–15% cost savings through vendor and carrier negotiations
- Managed 1,000+ rate entries across systems with high accuracy
- Supported pharmaceutical accounts with zero service disruptions
- Improved reporting efficiency by 30%
- Reduced billing discrepancies by ~20%
Supply Ordering Manager (Reservist)
Department of Homeland Security – FEMA
08.2021 - Current
- Managed procurement and tracking of $10M–$25M in emergency supplies and equipment during disaster response operations
- Executed 100+ high-priority purchase orders per deployment, ensuring rapid fulfillment
- Reduced sourcing time by 20–30% through efficient vendor identification
- Coordinated logistics across multiple federal units, improving delivery timelines by ~25%
- Supported oversight of contracts up to $25M and contributed to performance evaluations (CPARS)
- Maintained near 100% order accuracy and tracking visibility
Chief Operating Officer / Purchasing & Supply Chain Lead
Turamco Lines, Inc.
11.2011 - Current
- Built and scaled operations generating $2M+ annual revenue
- Managed vendor network of 50+ global suppliers
- Reduced costs by 10–20% through strategic sourcing
- Oversaw hundreds of multimodal shipments annually
- Managed 45+ client accounts across commercial and government sectors
- Improved operational efficiency by 30% through SOP development
Supply Ordering Specialist (Reservist)
Department of Homeland Security – FEMA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported high-volume emergency procurement and logistics coordination
- Contributed to on-time delivery rates exceeding 95%
Logistics Specialist
Marathon Line USA
11.2007 - 11.2011
- Managed 50+ monthly international shipments
- Maintained full compliance with customs regulations
- Reduced shipment delays by ~15%
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing Management
- Vendor Negotiation & Cost Reduction
- Inventory & Demand Planning
- Government Contracting (FAR/DFAR, FEMA, DoD)
- RFQ/RFP Management & Pricing Strategy
- Supplier Performance & Compliance
- Systems: Salesforce, ACE, Syncada, EDI
- Data Analysis: Excel, Qlik, Stata
Certification
- FAC-COR II (2024)
- FEMA Training (Current)
- Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Certified
- IAC Security Principal
LANGUAGES
Fluent: Circassian, Turkish, Spanish
Proficient: Turkic languages
Basic: Japanese, Russian
Timeline
Pricing Analyst (Procurement & Vendor Management Focus)
PSA BDP International, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Supply Ordering Manager (Reservist)
Department of Homeland Security – FEMA
08.2021 - Current
Supply Ordering Specialist (Reservist)
Department of Homeland Security – FEMA
03.2021 - 08.2021
Chief Operating Officer / Purchasing & Supply Chain Lead
Turamco Lines, Inc.
11.2011 - Current
Logistics Specialist
Marathon Line USA
11.2007 - 11.2011