Jamey Kerkorian
Olalla,WA
Summary
Senior Procurement Professional with a strategic mindset, dedicated to delivering procurement best practices that enhance processes and increase efficiencies. High-performance, self-directed purchasing and program manager with extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract, and supply chain management. Strength lies in ability to effectively communicate and negotiate contracts, develop strong relationships with suppliers and customers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Analytical and critical thinking skills adept at navigating shifting priorities and demands to mitigate crises, identify solutions, and consistently meet project objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Floor Production Coordinator
Northwest Custom Interiors
01.2023 - Current
- Provides hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines for multiple high end clients.
- Monitors and tracks progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery for several different large scale client projects simultaneously.
Senior Process Lead
Infosys BPM
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded overall project management, daily supplier contact, and team leadership delivering subject matter expertise in business operations support to project team and various stakeholders for 35+ projects on a regular basis.
- Validated all required documents including due diligence validation and follow-up with project requester to gather further details and answer process-related questions.
- Implemented various sourcing activities such as RFx development, NDA management, supplier communication, negotiation, draft contracts, and recommendation summarization.
Customer Service Representative
Tides Tavern
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Leveraged strong communication and time management skills to deliver exceptional customer service to patrons in family-owned restaurant located in historic setting.
- Recognized for consistently delivering top sales averaging $2000+ per shift.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Program Manager/Onsite VMI Customer Service Rep
ALA of North America
01.2016 - 01.2018
- On-site customer representative accountable for customer inventory levels for more than 100 parts. Negotiated customer contract/inventory agreements including pricing, terms, and conditions with minimum risk to business.
- Actively pursued new business opportunities. Oversaw bi-weekly and monthly on-time delivery and score cards, managed customer forecasts, conducted all purchasing requirements for customers, and set mark-ups and quoted all new program additions.
Supply Chain Supervisor
Orion Industries
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led supply chain pipeline supervision of greater than 500 parts, including team oversight, customer support, and organization of all departmental activities and processes to achieve established goals, standards, and budgets.
- Actively contributed to supplier and subcontractor contract negotiations.
- Maintained and updated milestone charts for critical needs parts.
Program Manager/JIT Account Manager
Anixter Aerospace/Align Aerospace
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Oversaw program management for 10 individual accounts, with 1000 + part numbers, including pipeline management, and customer requirement support initiatives.
- Actively contributed to supplier and subcontractor contract negotiations. Coordinated all bill of materials (BOM) additions and changes.
Senior Buyer /Senior Program Manager
Seattle Aero LLC
08.1998 - 04.2010
- Actively contributed to supplier and subcontractor contract negotiations.
- Coordinated all bill of materials (BOM) additions and changes, including engineering changes and support of AOG requirements.
- Responsible for all BOM inputs, changes, and forecasting for more than 1500 individual parts. Primary purchasing agent for all fasteners and non standard parts.
- Excellent communication skills to create and maintain excellent vendor relationships to ensure competitive parts pricing and on time delivery to meet ever changing customer requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Cornish College of The Arts
Seattle, WASome College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WASkills
- Business Relationship Management
- Negotiation expertise
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement processes
- E-procurement Systems
- Extensive Purchasing Experience
- Supplier Performance
- Supply Base Development
- Vendor Relations, Negotiations, and Management
- Service Level Agreements
- Inventory Management Programs
- Problem-solving abilities
Professional Development
- AS9100 Methodologies
- ISO 9001 Values
Timeline
Shop Floor Production Coordinator
Northwest Custom Interiors
01.2023 - Current
Senior Process Lead
Infosys BPM
01.2022 - 01.2023
Customer Service Representative
Tides Tavern
01.2018 - 01.2022
Program Manager/Onsite VMI Customer Service Rep
ALA of North America
01.2016 - 01.2018
Supply Chain Supervisor
Orion Industries
01.2013 - 01.2016
Program Manager/JIT Account Manager
Anixter Aerospace/Align Aerospace
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Buyer /Senior Program Manager
Seattle Aero LLC
08.1998 - 04.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Cornish College of The Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Seattle
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