Jennifier Williams
League City,TX
Summary
Hardworking Procurement professional with 20+ years in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry. Green Belt in 6-Sigma (Lean Manufacturing) Have strong vendor relationships and can facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development and negotiation skills. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
American Acryl
08.2014 - Current
- Provide general purchasing services for plant; including maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) materials, services, Capital Projects, freight, and all essential and raw materials.
- Establish and maintain best practices for vendor and contract management, purchasing transactions, warehouse operations, and performance monitoring.
- Comply with all AIMS HESQ policies & practices including ISO-9001 and ISO-45001. This includes compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements examples; OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, etc.
- Work with partners' legal team to finalize new contracts.
- Issue request for bids and evacuate vendors proposals.
- Prepare and distribute monthly Variable Cost Reports and all Capital Project Reports.
- Create all purchase orders through Plant ERP systems as needed for Bayport plant.
- Monitor all raw material inventory and place orders as needed as well as delivery schedules of raw materials.
- Work closely with all requisitioners' to ensure that all PRs are created efficiently, effectively, and accurately.
- Manage diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices, and enhancing overall service quality.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Enhance accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in purchasing process.
- Oversee inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Evaluate supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in procurement management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards during procurement process to minimize risks.
- Negotiated with vendors on payment terms, allowing for 2% discount on Net 10 Terms resulting into annual savings of 22%.
- Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.1998
Skills
- Proficiency in SAP, Maximo, Excel, Word, Access, Sage FAS (Fixed Asset System), TIN Checker, and Avetta
- Proficient in Database Analysis and Risk Management
- CIPS Member - Maintain CPD Credits and actively working on Certification of MCIPS
- Strong understanding of contracts and negotiations
- Global currency exchange and management
- Very organized and can meet strict deadlines
- Maintain strong relationships, with both vendors and colleagues
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
American Acryl
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Mississippi State University
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