Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Certification
Volunteer Experience 2009 - 2020
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Lisa Deeb

Strategic Sourcing / Raw Materials Analyst
Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Seasoned Buyer and Analyst offering extensive experience in commodities, negotiations, contract management and manufacturing. Critical thinker who takes initiative with the ability to prioritize, lead projects and meet deadlines. Expert in developing process improvement with solutions resulting in better efficiency, pricing and quality. Natural curiosity, a can-do demeanor, and comfortable with ambiguity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Project Manager / Interior Designer

Dalton Habitat
Mexico CIty, Mexico
03.2009 - 06.2018
  • Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative design concepts and bring them to fruition.
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
  • Kept projects on schedule and within budget by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.

Raw Materials Analyst

Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
11.2006 - 01.2009
  • Led projects, addressed concerns, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems regarding price increases related to raw materials.
  • Successfully negotiated and implemented index based contracts to obtain favorable pricing in reactive and proactive situations.
  • Analyzed commodity markets to minimize risk of price increases due to the volatility of raw materials.
  • Resolved conflicts regarding price increases utilizing my problem-solving and interpersonal skills by negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties while maintaining excellent relationship with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Utilized written communication skills by crafting concise and clear weekly corporate wide publications regarding commodities markets to educate and empower Buyers in negations.
  • Worked in cross functional teams in sourcing events to ensure best pricing was secured.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Deluxe Check Printers
Shoreview, MN
08.2000 - 11.2006
  • Developed and issued RFP's to support sourcing efforts to identify lowest possible cost while factoring in quality, reliability and on time delivery.
  • Acted as the key point of contact for Supplier Relationship Management and chaired monthly meetings with plant operations and suppliers conducting evaluations to identify weak areas and problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
  • Led cross functional teams on projects in design and redesign phase challenging specifications to ensure that we were creating a perfect fit for the purpose at the lowest cost possible.
  • Worked closely with Purchasing Management, legal counsel, budget owners and stakeholders to develop and execute new contracts or improve existing contracts.
  • Maintained through verbal and written communication between internal and external stakeholders by proactively providing feedback to ensure project objectives and goals were met on time.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05.1996 - 05.2000

Bilingual Multicultural -

Universidad Internacional
Cuernava, Mexico
01.1999 - 05.1999

Skills

Innovative

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Timeline

Project Manager / Interior Designer

Dalton Habitat
03.2009 - 06.2018

Raw Materials Analyst

Target Corporation
11.2006 - 01.2009

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Deluxe Check Printers
08.2000 - 11.2006

Bilingual Multicultural -

Universidad Internacional
01.1999 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Iowa State University
05.1996 - 05.2000

Certification

CPP - Certified Purchasing Professional

Volunteer Experience 2009 - 2020

  • Volunteer Program Coordinator at Serenity Church. Sourced, packed and delivered weekly meals feeding the hungry, low income families and homeless in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN.
  • Initiated and executed numerous sustainable events and initiatives at The American School Foundation in Mexico City, Mexico resulting in the school attaining their "Green Flag Certification" by Eco-Schools in 2019.
  • Skilled at planning, coordinating, and executing various community events for fundraisers. Sought and gathered financial contributions and donations by engaging individuals for food drives, school supply drives, clothing drives and food for animal shelters.
  • Established various community outreach programs including monthly meals and extra curricular programs to local orphanages in Mexico City, Mexico by acquiring the funds necessary to keep the programs viable for 7 years.

Affiliations

  • Toastmasters - 2021 - 2004

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