Kaleigh Moore
Lansing,MI
Summary
Highly analytical, attentive, driven individual looking to contribute to the success of the Purchasing and Contracting team at the USPFO Michigan office by using seven years of skills as a buyer encompassing the development and execution of purchases ranging from small value purchase orders to multi-million dollar contracts. Provide strategic value by leveraging keen negotiation techniques to shape solutions and approaches as well as a broad scope of experience encompassing problem resolution, client/vendor relations, team leadership, and business development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Magna International Corporation
04.2021 - Current
- Evaluate SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for accuracy from customer before developing RFQs (Request for Quotes) to send to supply base
- Develop RFQs to include program details, part name and number, CAD files, material spec, part finish, and annual volumes to send to 3-5 suppliers
- Analyze quote information to include conducting market research, price/cost analysis, quality, operation, and delivery performance, and negotiation to come to decision towards business award.
- Align with Sales team to ensure greatest margin on piece cost when submitting to customer.
- Create Award Letter and Administrate firm-fixed price contracts with proper terms to align with program requirements.
- Work with Finance Department every month to analyze Open PO report in order to reconcile financial reports and to minimize liability
- Perform KPI (key performance indicator) monthly reports for management to analyze MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operation) spend
- Achieved $50K in MRO cost saves over calendar year through streamlining paper towel, touch up paint, and protective tape
- Part of team effort to achieve one million dollars in cost savings each calendar year
- Lead Cross Team Source Selection meetings to recommend new business to supplier with management buy off
- MRO Expert - Department Requisition enterer's look to me for my expertise, knowledge, and experience on suppliers & products.
- Dispersed MRO Buyer's workload across several different departments for cost save
- Identify and report out on minority and diversified socioeconomic supplier spend
- Complete ECNs (Engineering Change Notifications) from program managers by updating piece cost and part number on contract(s).
- Spearhead commercial issues before it comes to interrupting supply chain by holding supplier legally obligated to binding contract.
- Conducts site visits to suppliers to maintain supplier relationships as well as qualify supplier for business, when applicable.
- Support Supply Chain Coordinators when needed as reinforcement.
- Reconcile discrepancies between invoice and purchase order when needed and report discrepancies.
- Train & Mentor new buyers on contractual matters to ensure productivity and efficiency.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Northwood University
Midland, MI05.2017
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2017
Skills
- ERP Literate
- Risk Mitigation Strategies such as Supplier Diversification, Contingency Plans & Capacity Studies
- Pre & Post Award in Multi-Million dollar Contract Administration
- Proficiency in Contract Administration & Negotiation
- Knowledgeable in Delivery INCOTERMS such as FCA, DDP, & FOB
- IATF 16949 Lead Auditor
- Demonstrates skills in managing change & maintaining flexibility in challenging environments
- Leveraged sociable nature to build and maintain relationships with suppliers, leading to several benefits: favorable terms, better collaboration and reliable product/service delivery
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Buyer after four years as a CMMS Coordinator proving I can handle small value purchase orders in order to issue multi-million dollar contracts
- As a buyer, I led a team in eight days time to move 59 molds from a closing supplier to other suppliers within our network while maintaining production in a just-in-time environment to avoid shutting the customer down
- Completed Magna's Mentoring Matters nine month program to support women in manufacturing
- Proudly worked 60+ hour weeks while maintaining full time status in college to graduate debt free
- Earned my Black Belt in Taekwando at the age of 11
Timeline
Buyer
Magna International Corporation
04.2021 - Current
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Northwood University
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Lansing Community College
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