Ingrid Arciniegas
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Results-driven Category Sourcing Manager with extensive experience in global purchasing, vendor management, and supply chain operations. Adept at negotiation, cost-saving strategies, financial analysis, and procurement processes. Proven ability to optimize supplier relationships, streamline procurement operations, and improve cost efficiency..
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Sourcing Specialist
Nihon Kohden America
Irvine, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Managed all purchasing for patient monitors and neurology accessories.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, lead times, and cost reductions.
- Oversaw supplier performance and non-conformance resolution.
- Supported product development teams by sourcing materials for new products.
- Collaborated with sales and supply chain teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Acted as a liaison between suppliers and company departments, ensuring smooth operations.
- Assisted Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinated with warehouse teams to ensure the accurate and timely receipt of parts.
Procurement Agent III & Planner
Panasonic Avionics
Lake Forest
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Managed Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) for hardware and chemicals.
- Reviewed planning requirements in Oracle, and translated them into purchasing actions.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Monitored and expedited orders, overseeing supplier performance, and compliance.
- Acted as a liaison between finance and procurement to track savings and purchase price variance (PPV).
- Supported R&D and product development teams in sourcing new materials.
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Oakley
Foothill Ranch, CA
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Negotiated cost, lead time, and service agreements with suppliers.
- Managed a global sourcing strategy for packaging across Italy, China, and the USA.
- Led long-term agreements and supplier-managed inventory (SMI) contracts.
- Conducted quarterly supplier scorecard analyses, and vendor facility audits.
- Partnered with engineering and NPI teams to develop new products.
Senior Buyer/Business Analyst
Behr
Santa Ana, CA
05.2004 - 12.2014
- Led procurement operations for chemicals and packaging materials, achieving $19M in savings.
- Developed cost impact analysis and financial reporting tools to track commodity pricing.
- Conducted market research, vendor analysis, and supplier negotiations to drive cost reductions.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives and contract management processes.
- Supported international business expansion in South America and India.
Education
Master of Science - Global Logistics
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA10-2007
Master of Science - Operations Management
IESA
Caracas, Venezuela07-2001
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Jose Maria Vargas
Caracas, Venezuela10-1996
Skills
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Vendor performance evaluation
- Cost reduction strategies
- Inventory management
- Product sourcing
- Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills
- MRP/ERP systems: SAP, BW, Oracle, and Ariba
- Language: Spanish & English
Timeline
Sr. Sourcing Specialist
Nihon Kohden America
08.2022 - Current
Procurement Agent III & Planner
Panasonic Avionics
06.2016 - 08.2022
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Oakley
01.2015 - 06.2016
Senior Buyer/Business Analyst
Behr
05.2004 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Global Logistics
California State University, Long Beach
Master of Science - Operations Management
IESA
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Jose Maria Vargas
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