Fernanda De Leon
Oklahoma City
Summary
Senior procurement professional with 7+ years of experience managing high-value spend, leading supplier selection, and negotiating contracts in manufacturing and regulated environments. Proven ability to source suppliers, evaluate RFQs/RFPs, and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to drive cost savings and ensure supply continuity.
Partners cross-functionally with engineering, program management, and operations to define requirements, support new product sourcing, and optimize procurement processes, with a strong background in contract compliance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation, and working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
Nortek Air Solutions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.2025 - Current
- Manage $380M+ annual spend across multiple commodities including electronics, fabricated materials, hardware, hydronics, packaging, and MRO
- Lead supplier sourcing and selection activities for new and existing programs, including RFQs, proposal evaluation, and supplier award decisions
- Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms and conditions to achieve cost savings and ensure best value
- Delivered $1M in cost savings through VMI optimization, supplier negotiations, and inventory strategy improvements
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support ECOs, deviations, and material substitutions, reviewing SolidWorks drawings and working within QMS frameworks to ensure supplier alignment, compliance, and continuity of supply
- Support new product sourcing and costed BOM releases, aligning procurement strategy with program requirements
- Manage and improve supplier performance and supplier relationships, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Execute procurement activities within an ERP/MRP-driven environment, managing purchase orders, reschedules, and supply alignment
- Mitigate supply chain risk and ensure continuity of critical materials through proactive supplier management and forecasting analysis
- Support demand planning through analysis of MRP signals, consumption trends, and build forecasts
Buyer II
Kimray
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Led supplier selection and sourcing activities, including development of RFQs/RFPs, proposal evaluation, and supplier recommendations for 34 suppliers across 10 commodities
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and align sourcing strategies with program needs
- Reviewed and supported contract development, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Identified and implemented risk mitigation strategies to maintain supplier performance and prevent supply disruptions
- Managed supplier performance issues and supported supplier improvement initiatives
Contract Support Analyst
IQVIA + Becton Dickinson
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw the 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.
Purchasing Assistant
Natural Alternatives International
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Processed high-volume purchase orders (300+ weekly) within an ERP-driven environment, supporting continuous production and material availability
- Conducted cost and price analysis to support procurement decisions and ensure alignment with budget and sourcing strategies
- Resolved supplier performance issues, including quality and delivery delays, by coordinating with logistics, quality, and vendors to maintain supply continuity
- Supported development of RFQs/RFPs and procurement documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Maintained adherence to quality and regulatory standards for domestic and international suppliers within a manufacturing environment
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
- 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 Arts - Finance
California State University San Bernardino
05-2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Chaffey College
06-2018
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection
- RFQ/RFP Development & Proposal Evaluation
- Contract Negotiation (Price, Terms & Conditions)
- Supplier Management & Performance Improvement
- Cost & Price Analysis
- Cross Functional Collaboration (Engineering, Operations, Planning)
- Regulatory & Contract Compliance
- Risk Mitigation & Supply Continuity
- Procurement Process Improvement
- ERP/MRP Systems
Certification
Certified Federal Contract Management (CFCM) — In Progress
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) | Expected 2026
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 Arts - Finance
California State University San Bernardino
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Chaffey College