MEDY MANARES
Mount Gilead,OH
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Professional with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and cost control. Successfully led teams in negotiating supplier agreements, achieving significant cost reductions and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Expertise in managing supplier relationships to align with organizational objectives and drive project success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager
Dynapower Company LLC
South Burlington, Vermont (remote)
04.2021 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sourcing initiatives with corporate objectives.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, securing favorable terms and pricing structures.
- Conducted regular supplier performance evaluations through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Implemented sourcing tools that streamlined purchasing workflows and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure adherence to quality standards and timely deliveries.
- Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency.
- Developed procurement strategies aimed at reducing total cost of ownership while maintaining service levels.
Sourcing Specialist
GE Aviation (Corbus, LLC Contractor)
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Executed special projects focused on evaluating new aftermarket suppliers that involve Scope of Work and evaluation of new Aftermarket Suppliers
- Monitored and maintained supplier service pricing and fulfillment accuracy
- Analyzed data and provided recommendations to cross-functional teams for assessing new contracts
- Supported Military Service Operations by managing RFQs, purchase orders, agreements, supplier commitments, and reports for MRO services of engines and parts
Commodity Sourcing Manager
ENPHASE Energy
Fremont, California (remote)
09.2014 - 03.2019
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to ensure supply assurance and minimize total costs for commodities and services
- Managed bi-annual RFQs with aggressive cost targets to Suppliers on all commodities and services assigned with negotiated cost savings
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, purchasing, finance) to identify new sources of supply and address material issues from NPI through development and volume production
- Evaluated and maintained relationships with suppliers to optimize support and enhance service delivery
Education
BS - Psychology
University of Santo Tomas
03-1981
Procurement Courses
San Jose State University
Procurement Courses
Univ. of California-Berkely
Skills
- Global strategic sourcing
- Procurement strategy and processes
- Commodity and category management
- Supplier performance and evaluation
- Global procurement and sourcing
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Spend analysis and optimization
- Contract negotiation and management
- Supply chain logistics and optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership and process improvements
- Data analysis and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)
- Business relationship management
- Negotiation strategies and supplier pricing
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
Dynapower Company LLC
04.2021 - 04.2026
Sourcing Specialist
GE Aviation (Corbus, LLC Contractor)
09.2019 - 05.2021
Commodity Sourcing Manager
ENPHASE Energy
09.2014 - 03.2019
BS - Psychology
University of Santo Tomas
Procurement Courses
San Jose State University
Procurement Courses
Univ. of California-Berkely