La Verta Brown
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Results-oriented procurement professional with proven ability to manage project procurement from inception to completion. Adept at optimizing supply chain processes and mitigating risks. Known for collaborative work style and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Procurement Manager
Gulfstream Aerospace
01.2021 - Current
- Led procurement initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Developed strong vendor relationships, ensuring quality materials and timely deliveries.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and value enhancement.
- Implemented procurement strategies that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Trained team members on procurement processes and best practices, enhancing overall performance.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and improve project outcomes.
- Mitigated risks associated with supplier disruptions through proactive contingency planning and close monitoring of vendor activities.
Procurement Specialist
General Dynamics (Gulfstream Aerospace)
01.2017 - Current
- Plan and lead projects for current and/or new aircraft models including negotiations for contract awards and resolution of ongoing high dollar commercial issues
- Strategically manage suppliers and components under Joint Development Program agreements who provide products for multiple Gulfstream aircraft models
- Facilitate all Supply Chain Management activity within assigned area of responsibility
- Provide feedback and maintain close liaison with Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Design, and other Supply Chain departments to ensure their requirements are met
- Request and reviews proposals, evaluates costs, negotiates prices, schedules and terms and conditions within management guidelines
- Resolve issues related to purchasing, delivery, invoices, and claims
Buyer
General Dynamics (Gulfstream Aerospace)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Manage supplier accounts
- Liaison for Engineering, Quality, Planning, Design and Programs in order to support my internal customers and ensure all requirements are met
- Support RQAAT, BCCB and PCMT
- Support daily AAP shortage meetings
- Coordinate PMRS
- Monitor supplier’s performance and obtain information such as cost and delivery date status
- Prepare PNP’s
- Gathered required documents to assist in negotiations
- Analyzed supplier performance to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and operational goals.
Tool Support Coordinator
General Dynamics (Gulfstream Aerospace)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Establish and maintain toolbox inventories
- Generate required reports detailing status of inventory and items currently removed from stock
- Process work orders in CAS
- Create Requisitions in SAP
- Obtain needed information and process repair/return to vendor requests
- Maintain, update, and track tools due for calibration
- Manage new tools needing calibration/MP #’s
- Conduct monthly toolbox audits
- Process toolbox issues/repairs/new badge access
Avionics Parts Coordinator
General Dynamics (Savannah Air Center)
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Purchased high dollar materials and parts, wire, hand tools, test equipment, and office supplies
- Coordinated the transport of parts between receiving, planes and other departments
- Maintained reports on completion dates, material changes, shortages, and schedule modifications
- Verified all parts received from shipping have all the proper certification, release and/or shelf life material tags
- Received, stored, and assembled a variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, and equipment Communicated with customers on a daily basis for parts received, and problem parts orders
Shipping & Receiving Clerk II
General Dynamics (Savannah Air Center)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Maintained inbound/outbound freight schedule and processed all receiving paperwork
- Compared the quantity and identification numbers of merchandise against orders
- Verified receipt of shipments against bills of lading, invoices or other records
- Recorded shortages and rejected damaged merchandise
- Ensured timely and accurate recording and tracking of all parts and tools in, out, and used
- Daily updated the computer database for dispensed parts and supplies, setting and maintaining minimums and maximums for stock items
- Inventory control, inventory valuation, receiving inspections and transactions
Education
M.S Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GA01.2011
BBA - Management
American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GA01.2007
Skills
- 10 years of purchasing or related technical experience
- SAP experience
- CAS experience
- Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical skills
- Strong knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques
- Strategic sourcing experience
- Experience leading cross functional teams, displaying the ability to persuade, convince and influence others
- Windows XP, MS Office 2000 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Lotus Notes, Outlook, Teams
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier liaison
- Windows XP, MS Office 2000 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Lotus Notes, Outlook, Teams
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier liaison
Awards
2016 General Dynamics Manufacturing Excellence Award, Intercompany Composites Collaboration
Timeline
Project Procurement Manager
Gulfstream Aerospace
01.2021 - Current
Procurement Specialist
General Dynamics (Gulfstream Aerospace)
01.2017 - Current
Buyer
General Dynamics (Gulfstream Aerospace)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Tool Support Coordinator
General Dynamics (Gulfstream Aerospace)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Avionics Parts Coordinator
General Dynamics (Savannah Air Center)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Shipping & Receiving Clerk II
General Dynamics (Savannah Air Center)
01.2007 - 01.2008
M.S Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
American Intercontinental University
BBA - Management
American Intercontinental University
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