Kimball Rogers
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Strategic sourcing professional with 3 years of experience in data-driven procurement, supplier negotiation, and market analysis within the automotive industry. Seeking to leverage analytical sourcing expertise into an electronics sourcing engineering role supporting technical component procurement and cost optimization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Representative, Online Buyer
DriveTime
Tempe, AZ
09.2024 - Current
- Purchased 150-180 used vehicles monthly through online auctions, direct seller platforms, and dealer networks, ensuring alignment with inventory needs and quality standards.
- Evaluate 12,500+ vehicle history reports annually, identifying quality and cost risk indicators to protect margin and reduce acquisition exposure.
- Build rapport with auction staff, sellers, and vendors through daily phone calls to gain insights into vehicle availability, market trends, and potential sourcing opportunities.
- Manage auction day priorities, vehicle lists, and bidding strategies. Make quick informed decisions to secure the best inventory for the business.
- Collaborate with Reconditioning, Sales, and Logistics teams to establish relationships.
- Ensure all transactions are documented accurately and comply with company and regulatory standards.
- Track individual performance metrics such as volume, margin, and acquisition cost, and provide feedback to leadership.
Senior Representative, Customer Service
SilverRock
Mesa, AZ
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Interacted with customers regularly to maintain and enhance relationships and resolved issues through careful research and follow-up.
- Trained newly hired employees on company policies and procedures regarding diverse situations.
- Monitored and developed a team of representatives to success and promotion in their positions through coaching and feedback.
Restaurant Leader
Chick-Fil-A Inc.
05.2013 - 07.2020
- Oversaw stock levels and executed supplier replenishment orders
- Maintained skill level of front counter staff by properly coaching, counseling and correcting shift managers and employees
- Head of I.T department and undertook fixing I.T. problems on a day to day basis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2025
Skills
- Strategic sourcing & supplier negotiation
- Market-based pricing analysis & cost modeling
- Supply risk assessment & mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration (Analytics, Titles, Reconditioning)
- Data-driven decision making & spend analytics
- SAP / ERP systems & advanced Excel
- Fluent in the Tongan language
Accomplishments
- Reduced acquisition costs by 6% through strategic supplier negotiations
- Mitigated supply risk during high-demand periods
- Earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Representative, Online Buyer
DriveTime
09.2024 - Current
Senior Representative, Customer Service
SilverRock
08.2020 - 08.2024
Restaurant Leader
Chick-Fil-A Inc.
05.2013 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University