Hetal Shah
Bothell,WA
Summary
Results-driven procurement leader with 10+ years of experience delivering strategic procurement solutions and cross-functional alignment to drive efficiency and cost reduction across global supply chains. Adept at leading procurement teams to manage high-value sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and vendor transitions that improve operations and mitigate risk.
Skilled in continuous process improvement, inventory optimization and lead time reduction projects. Proficient in supplier evaluation, on boarding and maintaining supplier relationship to maximize operational and cost efficiency.
Proven team player with a strong ability to collaborate across legal, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to influence upstream decisions during NPI and product transitions. Identify overlooked cost drivers, streamline supplier networks, and deliver consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Project Manager
OMRON AUTOMATION AMERICA
Seattle, Washington
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed strategic sourcing and supplier transition initiatives across complex electromechanical and custom sub-assemblies.
- Developed and implemented tool to evaluate vendor performance metrics.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost reduction, improve procurement processes, and reduce lead time.
- Supported new product development with cost planning, contract development, and supply chain risk mitigation during factory transition.
- Executed $12M PCBA transition from consigned to turnkey; reduced lead time, reduced kitting labor 80%, improved in-house inventory management, and operational efficiency by 35%.
- Developed, documented and Implemented Supplier Score Card to evaluate Suppliers Performance against KPI’s like on time delivery, material redlights and spend analysis.
- Led efforts for supplier evaluation and selection for custom mechanical parts like extrusions, gaskets, couplings, heat-sinks, and machined parts.
- Led supplier rationalization during factory transition from Washington to South Carolina, minimizing disruption and capturing cost savings by implementing Vendor Managed Inventory Program for Packaging materials and onboarding local packaging suppliers, and for Hardware.
- Analyzed market availability, supplier commitments, and procurement process, reducing lead time 30% on turnaround time for PCBA’s.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Procurement Manager
OMRON AUTOMATION AMERICA
Seattle, Washington
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Supported NPI sourcing, obsolescence planning, and risk mitigation.
- Led team managing multimillion-dollar procurement, backlog recovery of $1.8M, and inventory value recovery efforts.
- Implemented process to manage EOL, last-time-buy, and obsolete components, defining disposition strategy by employing risk buy process that captures risk involved by specific component going end of life.
- Created contractual agreement and consignment process for 3rd-party sale of $1.6M obsolete inventory, recovering ~$50K previously planned for write-off.
- Evaluated PPV reports and submitted monthly Cost Down Reports to Japan HQ.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Managed global sourcing efforts for diverse product categories spanning multiple countries and regions.
Senior Buyer/Planner
ASTORNICS-BALLARD TECHNOLOGY
Redmond, WA
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed purchasing, planning, and supplier performance across PCBA and high-mix production lines.
- Led supply chain strategies for NPI projects, cost containment, and compliance-based sourcing.
- Optimized PCBA kitting; cut labor costs, improved inventory handling, and launched 'Send Ahead' program, reducing material procurement and inventory management 25% and shortened lead time 35–45% within first year.
- Negotiated price pledges and managed contracts with PCBA contract manufacturers.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
NPI Buyer
QUALITEL CORPORATION
Mukilteo, Washington
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Created and managed purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders as needed.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
Education
Master of International Business - International Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY
Sydney 07.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Science
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Mumbai 06.2001 - 12.2004
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Contract Negotiation & Cost Analysis
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Problem Solving
- NPI & Product Lifecycle Support
- Obsolescence & EOL Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Report Generation
- Supplier/Vendor Relationship Management
- ITAR Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Process Optimization, Efficiency & Improvement
Project management
Technology
JD Edwards, Syspro, SAP, Intuitive, Ariba, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Concur, Cognos, Silicon Expert, Z2 data
Timeline
Procurement Project Manager
OMRON AUTOMATION AMERICA
12.2023 - 02.2025
Procurement Manager
OMRON AUTOMATION AMERICA
08.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Buyer/Planner
ASTORNICS-BALLARD TECHNOLOGY
06.2018 - 08.2022
NPI Buyer
QUALITEL CORPORATION
07.2015 - 05.2018
Master of International Business - International Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY
07.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Science
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
06.2001 - 12.2004
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