Fernanda De Leon
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dynamic Senior Buyer with Nortek Air Solutions, accomplished at contract negotiation and vendor relationship management. Achieved $1M in cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization. Proven ability in risk mitigation and cross-functional collaboration, driving supply continuity and enhancing procurement efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
Nortek Air Solutions
Oklahoma City
03.2025 - Current
- Managed $180M+ annual spend across multiple commodities including electronics, metals, valves, hydronics, packaging, VMI, and MRO, sourcing connectors and electronic components to panels and fabricated hardware.
- Lead new project sourcing and quoting, evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating pricing and lead times, and supporting costed BOM releases.
- Delivered $1M in cost savings through VMI hardware optimization, leveraging supplier negotiations, inventory strategy improvements, and demand alignment.
- Drove cost savings and cost avoidance through part consolidation, supplier rationalization, and improved forecasting aligned with build schedules.
- Manage and optimize Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to reduce carrying costs, improve material availability, and stabilize production flow.
- Execute purchasing activities within an ERP/MRP-driven environment, releasing, expediting, deferring, and rescheduling purchase orders to align with shifting production schedules.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to support engineering change orders (ECOs), deviations, and material substitutions, ensuring continuity of supply.
- Support forecasting and demand planning efforts by analyzing MRP signals, consumption trends, and build forecasts to improve supplier alignment.
- Implemented corrective actions to address identified shortages, capacity constraints, and lead-time impacts.
Buyer II
Kimray
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Facilitated creation and management of contracts for medical device repairs by conducting cost analysis, leading pricing negotiations, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
- Evaluated supplier proposals, ensuring alignment with contract specifications and cost standards.
- Created detailed RFP documents and conducted cost analysis to inform procurement decisions for federal and commercial programs.
- Addressed subcontractor performance issues and identified risk mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.
Contract Support Analyst
IQVIA + Becton Dickinson
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Processed 300 weekly purchase orders and performed pricing analysis to support cost-effective procurement decisions.
- Resolved supplier issues, including quality concerns and delivery delays, by coordinating logistics, quality control, and vendors to maintain supply chain integrity.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated favorable terms for raw materials and packaging components, ensuring alignment with project needs.
- Supported the creation of RFP documents and maintained compliance with regulations for both domestic and international suppliers.
Purchasing Assistant
Natural Alternatives International
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed 300 weekly purchase orders and conducted pricing analysis for cost-effective procurement decisions.
- Processed 300 weekly purchase orders and conducted pricing analysis for cost-effective procurement
decisions. - Resolved supplier issues, including quality concerns and delivery delays, by coordinating between
logistics, quality control, and vendors. - Supported the creation of RFP documents and maintained compliance with regulations for both domestic
and international suppliers.
Logistics Coordinator
Legrand
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Mitigated a $2.7M impact from Section 301 Tariffs by coordinating with brokers and trade attorneys the classifications of imported items and reviewing their tariff codes.
- Developed strategy for processing duty drawback claims with US Customs by supplementing data and documentation for inventory auxiliary system, resulting in $291K savings over 3 quarters.
- Created a supply chain operation manual in compliance with US Customs Border Protection C-TPAT Program criteria with a tailored audit program for all levels across the business supply chain.
- Administered subcontracts and vendor agreements, emphasizing performance management and risk mitigation.
- Evaluated vendor performance and conducted cost analysis to ensure subcontract agreements remained within budget constraints.
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Administration and Logistics
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
01.2024
Bachelor of Art - Finance
California State University San Bernardino
01.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Chaffey College
01.2018
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- RFP development
- Contract preparation
- Subcontract administration
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier evaluation
- Cost analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Supply continuity planning
- Data-driven decisions
- ERP and MRP systems expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Customs management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer service excellence
Certification
Certified Federal Contract Management, National Contract Management Association
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Nortek Air Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Buyer II
Kimray
06.2022 - 03.2025
Contract Support Analyst
IQVIA + Becton Dickinson
01.2022 - 06.2022
Purchasing Assistant
Natural Alternatives International
05.2020 - 08.2021
Logistics Coordinator
Legrand
12.2017 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Aerospace Administration and Logistics
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Art - Finance
California State University San Bernardino
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Chaffey College