Ewelina (Eve) Jabczynska
Sr. Associate, Procurement Services
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
Expertise as an engineering and manufacturing liaison to fulfill parts requirements; managing of procurement budgets; bid solicitation; contract negotiations & vendor management; capital equipment acquisition; quality control and cost containment. Experience in Procure to Pay, Source to Pay and Contract Lifecycle Management.
Accomplished and multi-faceted procurement agent with more than thirteen years of expertise in procuring for law, entertainment, utilities, communication and manufacturing companies. At Denali, my procurement expertise is centered on fostering robust vendor relations and optimizing logistics management. My role as a Senior Associate has enabled me to lead a high-performing team, driving efficiency in supplier management, purchase management and sourcing management across diverse categories.
Our accomplishments include significantly improving on-time delivery and reducing costs, which are testament to our strategic approach to procurement and stakeholder management. The proficiency in negotiating contracts and ensuring supplier compliance with payment terms policies reflects my dedication to elevating operational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Associate: Meta, Nike Inc and PG&E
Denali - A WNS Company
Bellevue, WA
03.2016 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in order to coordinate efforts related to product development initiatives or complex projects involving multiple suppliers.
- Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
- Drafted contracts, agreements for goods and services purchased from suppliers.
- Conducted negotiations with vendors for best prices and terms of delivery.
- Ensured all purchasing activities are compliant with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyzed supplier performance data to identify areas of improvement in sourcing processes.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining high standards of service levels.
- Resolved billing disputes between vendors and internal departments in a timely manner.
Senior Purchasing Specialist
MGM Resorts International Corporate
Las Vegas, NV
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Manages purchase profiles for each MGM property including: Luxor, MGM Grand, Monte Carlo, Gold Strike Jean, Vdara, Mirage, Circus-Circus, New York New York, Aria, Excalibur, Mandalay Bay, Delano Las Vegas, Bellagio, and The Signature
- Sourced and acquired merchandise in accordance with the unique strategic objectives for each property
- Collaborated with Director of Product Development to strategize and convey product themes, as well as curate vendor selection for every property/store
- Analyzed market data, competitive shopping analysis, and business trends to gain understanding of the target customer profile for all properties owned by MGM Resorts International
- Negotiated terms, lead time, and pricing with vendors to maximize profitability.
- Implemented strategies to efficiently manage the open-to-buy, resulting in improved sales and inventory performance.
- Ensured successful implementation of plans discussed in meetings and property/store visits
- Supervised, mentored, and trained staff
Buyer Direct/Indirect
Spacecraft Components Corp.
N. Las Vegas, NV
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Managed and procured materials necessary to support the manufacturing by material planning, inventory management, and proactively purchasing to support manufacturing schedules and ensuring product volumes and order flow were optimized in ultimately achieving the overall company target revenue objectives
- Optimized supplier performance by establishing effective global purchasing power tactics and reduced cost by 30% in raw materials and 20% across all other products; Improved on time delivery by streamlining selected suppliers and reducing our vendor base and amount of purchase orders thus improving our inventory and OTD (On time delivery)
- Collaborated with customer supply chain towards continuous improvement in vendor relationships, cost reductions and new supply chain implementations by carefully reducing the vendor base of 425 to 175 in 2014; Identified new opportunities and negotiated timescales with suppliers in ensuring deadlines were met and the ordering from an ERP system with a budget based on 0% inventory excess.
Foreclosure Clerk/Purchasing Assistant
Cooper Castle Law Firm
Las Vegas, NV
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Advised staff as to appropriate choices and cost effective practices of standard items to be procured and received within a timely manner by selecting viable vendors that met our key performance indicators thus effectively managing open orders in the goal to meet commitment dates
- Maintained and managed records traceability therefore enabling the company to have quick access to files of purchases, shipments, and all indicative matters such as check figures, postings, and confidential documents meeting accurate entry, mathematical accurateness and proper codes
- Performed general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and supervision of routine correspondence in addition to operating computer programs with accounting software to record, store and analyze data that complied with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas05-2015
Skills
- Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data
- Ability to accurately document and record information (SOP Creation)
- Knowledge of supply chain management
- Experienced in process improvements and driving value for an organization
- Experienced in working in a multi-regional/global environment
- Dynamic presenter both in English & Polish
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Buy@, SRT, Workbench, Fusion/Agile, Stratton Warren System (SWS) Millennium III, Citrix SRM, Ariba, Pega
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and Google Productivity Suite (GDocs, GSheets, GForms, and GSlides)
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Advanced Excel
- Time management
- Team Lead Training
Timeline
Sr. Associate: Meta, Nike Inc and PG&E
Denali - A WNS Company
03.2016 - Current
Senior Purchasing Specialist
MGM Resorts International Corporate
02.2015 - 03.2016
Buyer Direct/Indirect
Spacecraft Components Corp.
03.2012 - 03.2015
Foreclosure Clerk/Purchasing Assistant
Cooper Castle Law Firm
06.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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