Jennifer L. Sprecace
Canonsburg,PA
Summary
To find a position in
Possessing analytical thinking and positive, upbeat demeanor. Familiar with supply chain management principles and proficient in vendor negotiation and contract management. Ready to drive impactful sourcing strategies that enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sourcing Specialist
GE Vernova
01.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple commodities representing 27.5 MUSD spend
- Aluminum Castings, Resistors, Capacitors, Wire, Bellows, Packaging, Porcelain and Composite insulators
- Project Management: Dual sourcing for single sourced product
- Finding & Developing new sources including sourcing audits and feasibility studies, RFQs, Capex requests/management of receipts, engineering reviews, managing project deadlines, implementation of split allocation
- Verify supplier capacity against upcoming forecast
- Monthly monitoring of savings and spend due to tariffs
- Visiting Suppliers, observing manufacturing practices, performing sourcing assessments, participating in supplier audits recommending lean improvements to suppliers and monitoring supplier performance
- Regular biweekly or monthly calls with suppliers during development phase of new products
- Negotiation on payment terms, safety stock and consignment warehousing, reimbursement for non-conforming materials
- Facilitate discussions concerning nonconforming product, timelines for corrective actions and supplier obligation for faulty products
QMS Specialist
GE Vernova
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Monitor supplier performance monthly
- Meet with supplier to improve quality performance
- Analyze supplier corrective actions and their effectiveness
- Internal ISO Audits - Certified Lead 9001:2015
- Lead Internal ISO Audits
- Issue OFI’s/Corrective Actions
- Track OFI and corrections as well as ISO 9001:2015 clause coverage per audit
- Lead External Audits Customer, Registrar ISO/Other GE, ASME/National Board/One Cis, etc
- Revise existing QMS documents
- Create new documents for other departments or from internal audits
- Manage Supplier Quality Records & Certifications +Upload to corporate electronic platform
- Create detailed customer specific certification packages
- Create & Manage APQP Plans for Hydro Quebec
- Created Various Testing Strategies (X-ray tracking, Partial Discharge, Critical Components)
- Created Quality User Assembly Guide for 145 MG breaker
- Quality Liaison for Remote Customer Audits
Incoming Inspection Team Leader
GE Vernova
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Lead Incoming Inspection Team, assign daily duties
- Prioritize inspections according to production demands, respond to immediate production needs
- Coach employees within the department to strengthen their skills, improve communication
- Teach the team on understanding applicable standards ASTM, DIN, ASME, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc
- Teach Critical Inspection Techniques with hand tools and GDT using CMM (Faro & Laser Scanner)
- Perform CTQ Part Inspections – Aluminum Tanks, Bushings, CT’s (AQ1-AQ3) CP2 family
- Certified Faro Trainer including programming complex software (Polyworks and Cam 2)
- Internal ISO Audits - Certified Auditor ISO 9001:2008
- Audit assigned internal teams
- Issue OFI’s/Corrective Actions
- Cost of Non-Quality (Production & Supplier)
- Decreased internal CoNQ by 33% by engaging with the production teams on their weekly spend
- Tracking monthly and yearly KPI’s related to Supplier Quality
- Communicate with suppliers regarding NCs and issuing A3s and 8Ds
Incoming Inspection Inspector
GE Vernova
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Inspection of incoming materials using hand tools and CMM (FARO)
- Generate First Article Inspection Reports
- Document and Investigate root cause for internal damaged parts
- Expedite MQCR process for urgently needed parts
- Communicate with suppliers to request documentation when it was not received
Various Positions
SOLAR POWER INDUSTRIES
01.1996 - 01.2012
- Multiple positions from Furnace operator, Chem lab technician, Scheduler and Shift Supervisor
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - CHEMISTRY
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, Pennsylvania01.1995
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor evaluation
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic sourcing
- Customer focus
- Cost analysis
- Category management
- Project management
- Vendor relationship management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Lead Sourcing Specialist
GE Vernova
01.2022 - Current
QMS Specialist
GE Vernova
01.2018 - 01.2022
Incoming Inspection Team Leader
GE Vernova
01.2012 - 01.2019
Incoming Inspection Inspector
GE Vernova
01.2011 - 01.2012
Various Positions
SOLAR POWER INDUSTRIES
01.1996 - 01.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - CHEMISTRY
Seton Hill University
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