Melissa Moseley
Andrews,USA
Summary
Accomplished Category Management and Procurement Leader with over 20 years in sourcing strategies for regulated manufacturing. Expertise in managing significant annual spend, optimizing supplier performance, and negotiating contracts to enhance cost efficiency and supply chain resilience. Strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Capital Projects Category Buyer
Urenco USA
01.2021 - Current
- Manage $40M+ annual spend across capital equipment, construction, and engineered systems categories
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with manufacturing and capital project objectives
- Lead supplier negotiations and contract management for multi-million-dollar agreements, achieving cost savings and favorable commercial terms
- Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost reduction opportunities and sourcing efficiencies
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Project Management to align procurement strategy with business goals
- Drive supplier performance through qualification, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Mitigate supply chain risks through supplier diversification, localization strategies, and contingency planning
- Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle (RFx, evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract administration)
- Support process improvements and procurement standardization initiatives across crossfunctional teams
Sr. FM & Site Services Category Buyer
Urenco USA
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Managed $15M+ annual spend across manufacturing support services including maintenance, logistics, and site operations
- Led sourcing initiatives for industrial and service-based categories supporting manufacturing operations
- Negotiated long-term service and supply agreements to improve cost efficiency and service quality
- Implemented supplier performance metrics (KPIs) to enhance reliability and operational outcomes
- Collaborated with operations and functional stakeholders to improve vendor performance and service delivery
- Identified cost savings opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation
- Ensured compliance with quality and regulatory standards, including NQA-1
Construction / Core Process Equipment Buyer
Urenco USA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Supported manufacturing and capital project procurement by sourcing critical process equipment and services
- Transitioned procurement to an owner-led sourcing model, improving cost visibility and control
- Developed supplier base strategies, including domestic sourcing to reduce risk and lead times
- Managed logistics and supply coordination for large-scale project materials and equipment
- Negotiated supplier agreements supporting project execution and operational readiness
Purchasing Administrator
Texas Independent Energy
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Improved vendor compliance by 20% through enhanced supplier vetting and management processes
- Reduced procurement cycle time by 10% by streamlining purchasing workflows
- Supported multi-site procurement operations and supplier coordination
Purchasing Agent
Ultimate Manufacturing
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Ensured 98%+ material availability to enable uninterrupted manufacturing operations
- Coordinated MRP-driven procurement and production planning processes to align supply with demand
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa, TXSkills
- Category Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Manufacturing Procurement
- Sourcing strategies
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Supplier risk management
- Spend Analysis
- Procurement improvement
- ERP systems expertise
- Data-driven decisions
- Cross-functional teamwork
Certification
- CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management
- C.P.M. - Certified Purchasing Manager
- ISM Category / Commodity Management Certificate
Personal Information
Title: Senior Category Manager
Key Fit For Rtx Role
Title: Senior Category Manager
Additional Highlights
Title: Senior Category Manager
Timeline
Sr. Capital Projects Category Buyer
Urenco USA
01.2021 - Current
Sr. FM & Site Services Category Buyer
Urenco USA
01.2012 - 01.2021
Construction / Core Process Equipment Buyer
Urenco USA
01.2009 - 01.2011
Purchasing Administrator
Texas Independent Energy
01.2004 - 01.2009
Purchasing Agent
Ultimate Manufacturing
01.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Texas of the Permian Basin