KRAIG MAX
Albuquerque
Summary
Results-driven sourcing consultant with strong analytical skills and expertise in identifying cost-saving opportunities. Skilled at managing internal stakeholder relationships, procurement process, and negotiating contracts to ensure optimal outcomes. Methodical approach to work ensures tasks are completed quickly and with minimal errors, contributing to efficient supply chain operations. Solid work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Consultant
TXNM Energy
Albuquerque, NM
07.2025 - Current
- Developed sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supplier selection with project goals.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers and enhance sourcing effectiveness.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.
- Conducted risk assessments on suppliers to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits, identifying areas for improvement and fostering continuous growth in quality standards.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms, achieving cost savings for the company while fostering long-term partnerships.
- Managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, demonstrating strong leadership skills and attention to detail throughout the process.
- Developed comprehensive RFPs, ensuring effective comparison of supplier proposals for optimal decision making.
- Developed strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating smooth collaboration between departments and fostering a culture of teamwork within the organization.
Senior Sourcing Analyst
TXNM Energy
Albuquerque, NM
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Responsible for supporting multiple business units, including Energy Efficiency, Environmental, Corporate Security, Customer Experience, Operational Technology, and Investment Recovery.
- Implementation of established sourcing strategies to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop long-term supply chain solutions that meet business objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of all sourcing activities including purchase orders, ITAs, service agreements, and amendments within eDocs and DocMinder repositories.
- Administers the RFP/RFQ process for business units through Jaggaer software system. Oversees the selection process including the evaluation of proposals, selection of bidders, establishing agreements, realized cost savings, and contract summaries.
- Manages the investment recovery effort for the company. This is a collaborative effort with the Green Team to reduce the carbon footprint through recycling of materials such as scrap metals, e-waste, and wood poles resulting in an annual cost savings of approximately $1M.
- Monitor and organize daily activities through prioritization, ensuring support to internal stakeholders is achieved.
Purchasing Supervisor
Delta Group Electronics, Inc
Albuquerque, NM
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Providing purchasing and quoting support for 5 company locations.
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Lead sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials.
- Negotiate favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, by analyzing data.
- Ongoing project to reduce excess and obsolete inventory, Q1 2023 reduction of $223K of obsolete inventory.
- Assess trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
- Member of supplier quality team. To review the overall performance of suppliers using established metrics.
- Leading 5 member purchasing team
Senior Buyer
Delta Group Electronics, Inc
Albuquerque, NM
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed supplier relations in accordance with company policies to drive supplier selection.
- Managed purchasing activities for various customer projects.
- Supported product change requests to communicate impact on production plans.
- Contacted suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery and invoice issues.
- Examined, selected, and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Worked with vendors and internal team members to strengthen processes and surpass targets.
- Used demand-driven MRP strategies at all stages of supply chain system.
- Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to discuss new projects, supplies and initiatives for determining impact on purchasing and production activities.
Environmental Compliance Manager
814 Solutions
Albuquerque, NM
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
- Supported strategic development and objective setting by analyzing audit outcomes and generating actionable recommendations.
- Evaluated physical and digital records to determine potential risk and check compliance with guidelines.
- Met with clients to implement best practice, project-manage needs and implement process improvements.
- Offered subject matter expertise to stakeholders needing advice on EPA compliance regulations and standards.
Supply Chain Manager
Emcore Corporation
Albuquerque, NM
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Motivated team members to accomplish purchasing performance goals and achieve inventory objectives.
- Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
- Determined inventory goals, product stock and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
- Administered sales and operations planning by forecasting demand, supply needs, purchasing and logistics requirements.
- Oversaw distribution network by supervising purchasing, product orders, logistics details, customer care, quality of end products, compliance and warehouse inventory tracking.
- Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
Subcontracts Administrator
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
Albuquerque, NM
11.2007 - 12.2012
- Developed, procured, negotiated, re-negotiated, and managed twenty-seven (27) technical services subcontracts valued at more than $800 Million dollars.
- Provided contract/proposal support, management, administration, project management, and tracking, for new and existing subcontracts and proposals.
- Prepared reports, spreadsheets, and status sheets to monitor multiple subcontractor proposal efforts, programs, and negotiation strategies.
- Managed Subject Matter Exclusion Areas to mitigate Organizational Conflicts of Interests.
- Maintained all contracts to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Webster University
MO10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
AZ08.2002
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor evaluation
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic sourcing
- Effective communication
- Procurement processes
- MRP and ERP systems
- Negotiation expertise
Timeline
Sourcing Consultant
TXNM Energy
07.2025 - Current
Senior Sourcing Analyst
TXNM Energy
03.2023 - 07.2025
Purchasing Supervisor
Delta Group Electronics, Inc
12.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Buyer
Delta Group Electronics, Inc
11.2019 - 12.2021
Environmental Compliance Manager
814 Solutions
07.2016 - 06.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Emcore Corporation
12.2012 - 06.2016
Subcontracts Administrator
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
11.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Webster University