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Michelle Lyons

Hillsborough,NJ

Summary

Procurement leader with extensive experience at Symrise Inc, adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Excelled in optimizing inventory, enhancing supplier relations for sustainability, and driving team performance. Skilled in time management and verbal communication, consistently achieving key objectives and fostering business growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager Procurement Scent & Care

Symrise, Inc
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste. Reviewed Raw Material reports for high value / slow moving stocks. Action taken as needed
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Managed supplier contracts effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in sustainability practices (EcoVadis) necessary for business growth.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Senior Buyer Scent & Care

Symrise Inc
12.2017 - 08.2021
  • Managed purchasing processes including confirmations, expediting orders and tracking supplier scorecards.
  • Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs. Monthly review of top 30 RM's that were slow moving / high dollar cost. Took action as needed such as transferring stock other Symrise locations or negotiating with vendors for return.
  • Communicated with planners and other departments regarding product availability / missed delivery dates.
  • Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.

Buyer / Planner Scent & Care

Symrise Inc
05.2012 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.

Junior Buyer Scent & Care

Symrise Inc
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Communicated with planners delays or missed deliveries.

Education

Utah State University
Logan, UT
09.1979 - 05.1982

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
05.1979

Skills

    Team Leadership

    Time Management

    Verbal and written communication

    Strategic Planning

    Attention to Detail

Timeline

Manager Procurement Scent & Care

Symrise, Inc
08.2021 - 10.2023

Senior Buyer Scent & Care

Symrise Inc
12.2017 - 08.2021

Buyer / Planner Scent & Care

Symrise Inc
05.2012 - 12.2017

Junior Buyer Scent & Care

Symrise Inc
08.2009 - 05.2012

Utah State University
09.1979 - 05.1982

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Middlesex County College

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