Procurement manager
Holly Ramalia-Eckstein
Ballgame Properties
Brush,CO
1
Certification
8
years of post-secondary education
12
years of professional experience
Results-driven Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Leader with over 10 years of expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, and supply chain optimization. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing lead times and product quality. Holds an MBA and Six Sigma Yellow Belt, with proficiency in SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics.
Work History
Office Manager / Procurement Manager
1 Year 5 Months- Managed supplier relationships and negotiated pricing and service terms to enhance cost control and ensure continuity of supply.
- Led purchasing and material procurement activities for daily field-service operations, ensuring timely supplier selection, order coordination, and availability of critical parts.
- Coordinate inventory requirements with technician schedules and service demand to improve parts readiness and reduce operational delays.
- Evaluated purchasing needs and vendor performance to identify workflow bottlenecks, maintaining SOPs that strengthened procurement controls.
Property Manager
1 Year 5 Months- Managed vendor and contractor sourcing, service agreements, invoices, property expenses, maintenance priorities, and operational records, ensuring cost efficiency and quality service delivery.
- Evaluated service providers and coordinated repairs, inspections, and property improvements, tracking timelines, pricing, and documentation to ensure project completion.
- Monitored expenditures, maintenance risk, and contractor performance to inform budget decisions and safeguard property assets.
Supported Employment Specialist
1 Year- Facilitated job placements for individuals with mental health challenges.
- Developed individualized employment plans tailored to client goals.
- Coordinated job placements for clients seeking employment opportunities. for individuals with mental health challenges.
- Conducted assessments to identify client strengths and employment needs.
- Cultivated relationships with local and national employers, coordinating documentation and managing placement activities to facilitate successful job placements.
Supply Chain Manager
5 Years 8 Months- Directed end-to-end sourcing and procurement across a $200M operating environment encompassing 45 suppliers, 8 product lines, approximately $1.5M in average inventory, and operations supporting approximately 200 employees across three states.
- Reduced supply costs by up to 35% through strategic sourcing, competitive supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-analysis initiatives.
- Negotiated $25,000 savings on each of 12 chassis, delivering $300,000 in total savings while protecting production requirements and supplier continuity.
- Resolved a critical 22-week power-take-off lead-time issue by escalating directly to the manufacturer, validating availability, and securing order prioritization; reduced lead time to approximately 3 weeks.
- Maintained production during COVID-related international shipping disruptions by identifying, evaluating, and qualifying stateside suppliers for critical materials.
- Shortened raw-material and finished-goods lead times by 42% and reduced inventory loss by 65% through stronger planning, supplier management, and inventory controls.
- Reduced product defects by 67% through supplier-quality improvements, root-cause analysis, and process redesign; increased customer satisfaction by 30%.
Inventory & Operations Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Managed inventory, replenishment, merchandising, and forecasting to optimize stock levels in high-volume retail environment.
- Managed inventory, replenishment, merchandising, forecasting, and team performance in a high-volume retail environment.
- Supervised 12 employees while implementing continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance inventory and store operations.
Education
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Master of Business Administration - Project Management, Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Sales, Social Media Marketing
Skills
Procurement Strategy
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Vendor Negotiation
Contract Negotiation
RFQ/RFP
Cost Reduction
Cost Avoidance
Spend Analysis
Supplier Performance
Vendor Qualification
Purchase Orders
Inventory Optimization
Demand Planning
Forecasting
S&OP
MRP
International Sourcing
3PL
International Logistics
Tariffs
Supply Continuity
Risk Mitigation
Quality Control
Root Cause Analysis
KPI Reporting
SOP Development
Cross-Functional Leadership
SAP/ERP
Oracle
NetSuite
Microsoft Dynamics
Advanced Excel
Mysis
QuickBooks
Data analysis
Project management
Inventory control
Process improvement
Vendor negotiation
Operational efficiency
Relationship building
Logistics management
Warehouse operations
Purchasing oversight
Supply chain management
Expense control
Vendor proposals
Database administration
Contract negotiation
Performance improvement
Employee supervision
Bookkeeping
Team bonding
Office administration
Regulatory compliance
Proposal writing
Financial accounting
Organizational skills
Risk management
Forecast monitoring
Compliance monitoring
Scheduling and calendar management
Contract negotiations
Conflict management
Continuous improvement
Lean manufacturing principles
Inventory analysis
Analytical thinking
Cost reduction strategies
Senior leadership support
Report writing
Federal contracting
Negotiating
Supply and demand requirements
Six Sigma
Multitasking
Scheduling
Supply chain risk management
Six sigma methodologies
Forecasting accuracy
Supplier negotiation
Continuous improvement initiatives
Warehouse management
Warehouse operations
New vendor setup
Logistics management
Forecasting accuracy
Lean manufacturing principles
Purchasing oversight
Procurement expertise
International purchasing
Supply chain modeling
Logistics planning
ERP systems proficiency
Analytical thinking
Production planning
Logistics coordination
Inventory analysis
Six sigma methodology
Multitasking
Supplier negotiation
Certification
- Notary Public- State of Colorado
Personal Information
Title: Procurement Manager
Timeline
Office Manager / Procurement Manager
Bob Staley's Plumbing and Heating
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Property Manager
Ballgame Properties
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Supported Employment Specialist
Centennial Mental Health Center
05.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Colorado Technical University
Master of Business Administration from Project Management, Human Resource Management
08.2018 - 09.2021Read More
Supply Chain Manager
Kaiser Premier LLC
06.2018 - 02.2024Read More
Inventory & Operations Manager
Walmart
03.2015 - 06.2018Read More
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science from Marketing, Sales, Social Media Marketing
01.2014 - 06.2018Read More
Alison Courses
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
07.2026Read More