Lisa Deeb
Strategic Sourcing / Analyst
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Seasoned Buyer and Analyst offering extensive experience in commodities, negotiations, contract management and manufacturing. Critical thinker who takes initiative with expertise in developing process improvements, RFI's, RFP's and managing vendor relationships. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote vendor relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced settings. Natural curiosity, a can-do demeanor, and comfortable with ambiguity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Raw Materials Analyst
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Led projects, addressed concerns, analyzed information and provided innovate solutions to issues regarding price increases related to raw materials.
- Successfully negotiated and implemented index based contract templates in reactive and proactive situations to minimize risk of potential price increases due to rising cost 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 relationships.
- Utilized written communication skills by crafting concise and clear communication to stakeholders regarding commodities markets to educate and empower Buyers in negations.
- Supported sourcing categories in their procurement process and vendor management.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Deluxe Check Printers
Shoreview, MN
08.2000 - 11.2007
- Prepared Statement of Work, RFI's and RFP's to support sourcing efforts to identify lowest possible cost and leverage contract value opportunities.
- Chaired monthly meetings with vendors conducting evaluations to identify problematic areas and promoted corrective methods that were mutually beneficial between parties.
- Developed and maintained supplier performance score cards on a monthly basis ensuring on time delivery, quality of products and accurate pricing.
- Maintained 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, IA05-2000
Bilingual Multicultural -
Universidad Internacional
Cuernava, Mexico05-1999
Professional Development
Rients Assessment And Consultation Services
Social Work Case Manager08-2000
Skills
- Vendor Performance Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making / Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Contract proposals
- Strategic Negotiations
- Purchasing
- Supplier Contracts Management
Certification
CPP - Certified Purchasing Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson
Timeline
Raw Materials Analyst
Target Corporation
11.2006 - 01.2009
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Deluxe Check Printers
08.2000 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Iowa State University
Bilingual Multicultural -
Universidad Internacional
Professional Development
Rients Assessment And Consultation Services
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