Jessica Iezzi
Gibsonia,PA
Summary
Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Specialist with over fifteen years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, and transportation logistics. Vast knowledge across multiple areas of supply chain due to multiple changes during long tenure at Westinghouse. Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong background into a supply chain role with progressive organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Category Manager, Rigging & Lifting
Westinghouse Electric Company
Cranberry Township, PA
03.2020 - Current
- Category manager for rigging & lifting, scaffolding, insulation, and engineered transport containers for domestic and international projects (~$250M scope).
- Category manager for rigging & lifting, scaffolding, insulation, and engineered transport containers for domestic and international projects (~$250M scope).
- Develop competitive bidding strategies to maximize cost savings objectives.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, bids, and quotations to determine best overall value of top-tier vendors.
- Negotiate complex contracts (terms & conditions) and master service agreements to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Develop diverse supply base and build and maintain longstanding relationships with vendors.
- Analyze supplier performance metrics and perform risk analysis assessments on existing and prospective vendors
- Collaborate with upper management, cross-functional organizations, and internal stakeholders to streamline procurement process and provide excellent customer service.
- Identify and implement processes for continuous improvement of overall procurement process.
- Relationship manager between Westinghouse and third-party freight bill audit provider (ITS Traffic Systems).
- Recognized by upper management for providing exceptional customer service and leading high visibility and complex negotiations and obtaining multi-million dollar savings.
Sourcing Specialist, Heavy Mechanical Equipment
Westinghouse Electric Company
Cranberry Township, PA
08.2008 - 03.2020
- Procurement lead for heavy mechanical equipment and water treatment chemicals for domestic and international projects (AP1000 and Operating Plants Services) from proposal stage through delivery (~$150M scope).
- Procurement lead for FOAK fuel handling machine and spare parts utilized in the cleanup efforts at the Fukushima Daiichi Unit 1F3 disaster site (~$20M scope).
- Developed first of a kind (FOAK) procurement strategies and processes for new markets (AP1000).
- Supported cost savings objectives and complete complex contracts through rigorous terms and conditions negotiations.
- Developed diverse international supply base to overcome export restrictions, meet Westinghouse technical and quality specifications and logistics challenges.
- Team lead for migration of supplier document submittal software to new platform including creation of process and procedures for document submittals and training employees on new software.
- Recognized by upper management for providing exceptional customer service and leading high visibility and complex negotiations and obtaining multi-million dollar savings.
- Nominated for "George Westinghouse Signature Award" for efforts in FOAK water treatment chemicals procurement.
Project Administrative Assistant
Siemens Energy (Wheelabrator)
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided administrative support for all phases of projects including procurement activities, budgeting, scheduling, supplier documentation, invoicing, financial forecasting, and customer communications.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables and completion of activities within the specified timeline.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences and recorded and distributed meeting notes.
- Edited, proofread and issued formal communications to utility customers including monthly project status reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2004
Skills
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Global Logistics Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing/Procurement
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Price Negotiation/Cost Analysis
- Risk Mitigation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Process Development
- Data Analysis
- Knowledgeable in SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Effective Communication/Etiquette
- Organized and Detail Oriented
- Driven for Success
Affiliations
- Dedicated and passionate mother involved in my children's multiple activities.
- Creative individual who enjoys fashion, yoga, traveling and cooking.
Accomplishments
- Recipient of multiple awards for exceptional service at Westinghouse including nomination of "George Westinghouse Signature Award."
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics Category Manager, Rigging & Lifting
Westinghouse Electric Company
03.2020 - Current
Sourcing Specialist, Heavy Mechanical Equipment
Westinghouse Electric Company
08.2008 - 03.2020
Project Administrative Assistant
Siemens Energy (Wheelabrator)
04.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
West Virginia University