Megan Krekowski
Kaukauna,WI
Summary
Dedicated Sourcing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic Global Sourcing Coordinator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of manufacturing and training in project management. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in sourcing industry. Results-oriented Sourcing Specialist with demonstrable experience developing profitable purchasing strategies and supplier relationships by sourcing materials, equipment and supplies. Skilled in SAP and other business software to achieve maximum results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Contracts Manager
Progressive Converting
Appleton, WI
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Global Sourcing Coordinator
Suominen Nonwovens
Green Bay, Wisconsin
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility, and create greater value for products and services.
- Participated in cross-functional activities to spark innovation, break bureaucratic boundaries, and reduce production cycle times.
- Incorporated benchmarking to drive value creation, internal growth and cost savings throughout supply chain.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving company € 396,850 in one year.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Maximized value from business processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs
- Participated in cross-functional activities to spark innovation, break bureaucratic boundaries and reduce production cycle times
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods
- Developed long-term partnerships with key suppliers to improve performance across supply chain, generate greater cost efficiency and enable business to grow and develop
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts
Buyer
Green Bay Nonwovens
Green Bay, Wisconsin
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Purchased over $1,000,000 in MRO products.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 24% annually.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Documented purchasing information in SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies
- Developed and improved account relationships
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors
Customer Sales and Service Expert
Bassett Mechanical
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
06.2003 - 11.2012
- Kept senior managers informed about sales activities, current customers and other prospective customers via timely reports.
- Maintained working knowledge of services, accounts, representatives, tools and systems.
- Completed call documentation while speaking with customers.
- Developed technical and mechanical proficiency to assist customers and field staff with service issues.
- Cross-sold and upsold products to customers based on solid understanding of current and forecasted needs.
- Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 98% customer satisfaction rating.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Quickly and accurately answered customer questions, suggested effective solutions and resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction 98%.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Recommended services to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Effectively communicated with customers about account changes, new opportunities or services and potential service upgrades.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
- Completed call documentation while speaking with customers
- Called on existing accounts to drive sales through proactive and relationship-driven contact strategies
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement and implemented actionable solutions
- Employed consultative techniques, using probing questions to overcome objections and close sales
- Generated sales leads through outbound calls and emails to build robust pipeline
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI 12.2006 - 2008.10
Marketing Management And Research
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI 01.2005 - 2006.11
Art Education
University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley
Appleton, WI 10.2001 - 2003.05
Skills
Manufacturing
undefinedTimeline
Procurement & Contracts Manager
Progressive Converting
07.2022 - Current
Global Sourcing Coordinator
Suominen Nonwovens
06.2016 - 06.2022
Buyer
Green Bay Nonwovens
09.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Cardinal Stritch University
12.2006 - 2008.10
Marketing Management And Research
Fox Valley Technical College
01.2005 - 2006.11
Customer Sales and Service Expert
Bassett Mechanical
06.2003 - 11.2012
Art Education
University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley
10.2001 - 2003.05
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