Nichole Kemp
SAINT LOUIS,MO
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with 23 years of experience in procurement coupled with a proven track record of optimizing productivity and reducing costs. Drive for tangible accomplishments is counterbalanced with an equal drive for correctness by continually striving to get the right part in the right place at the right time. Key strengths include: OSHA Safety Compliance, Negotiations, Staff Leadership, Problem Resolution, Strategic Planning/Execution, Client/Vendor Relations, Quality Assurance, Team Oriented, Scheduling, Time Management, Bid Proposals Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchaser
Jet Parts
11.2020 - Current
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Managed vendor contracts with focus on cost savings, risk mitigation, and service level agreements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Identified potential suppliers for new products, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
- Managed supplier performance through ongoing scorecard evaluations and periodic business reviews, resulting in stronger partnerships and reduced supply chain disruptions.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on purchasing activities to support senior management decision-making processes.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Used Corridor to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Evaluated supplier proposals for best value considering price, quality, delivery, terms, and service capabilities.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversee all purchasing for CLS Program
- Negotiate price and delivery with suppliers
- Coordinate with Team leads and Operations to ensure material meets schedule
- Collaborate with engineering, planning and sales
- Follow up on purchase orders when issues arise and resolve any certification paperwork, warranty issues, quality or pricing issues with vendors
- Troubleshoot and correct problem invoice issues.
SUPERVISOR OF PURCHASING/PLANNING
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised Procurement/Planning Staff members to provide direction and ensure assigned projects and task were completed accurately and within specified deadlines
- Prepared and distributed written communications to inform and update employees of new or revised information
- Interpreted and disseminated information (e.g
- Administrative rules, general policies and procedures, etc)
- Served as liaison between Material Department and other Company Departments to investigate and resolve problems.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Facilitated collaboration between team members on projects requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
SUPERVISOR OF PURCHASING
JET AVIATION
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised Purchasing staff Members and provided feedback and ensured procurement projects and task where completed within specified timelines
- Directed staff to provide administrative services to department by prioritizing incoming assignments to ensure accurate and timely completion, ensured the efficient daily operation of the work and ensure accountability and adherence to applicable federal, state and local laws along with Department policies and procedures
- Established performance measures, goals, objectives and priorities for the department
- Evaluated performance and identified and provided appropriate training where needed
- Edited/revised documents to ensure they are complete, accurate, legally defensible and technically correct
- Developed and updated policies and procedures to outline employee responsibilities and correct actions to be taken
- Recommended changes and improvements to management regarding department policies and issues to improve productivity
- Analyzed information to draw a valid conclusion in support of decision making, recommendations and/or program project initiation, and effectively integrated applicable information into planning processes.
SENIOR BUYER
JET AVIATION
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Oversaw all purchasing for one of three corporate aircraft completion and modification programs
- Negotiated price and delivery with suppliers
- Coordinate with supporting buyers to ensure that material met schedule
- Troubleshot and corrected problem invoice issues
- Collaborated with engineering, planning and sales
- Followed up on purchase orders when issues arose and resolved any certification paperwork, warranty issues, quality or pricing issues with vendors
- Assisted, directed and trained lower level buyers.
BUYER
JET AVIATION
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed
- Interviewed vendors and visited suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
- Attended meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers
- Analyzed price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices
- Negotiated contracts on behalf of their organization
- Worked out policies with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered
- Met with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
- Evaluated and monitored contracts to be sure that vendors and supplies comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine need for changes.
Education
General Studies -
Saint Louis Community College - Meramec
St Louis, MOHigh School -
Oakville Senior High School
St Louis, MO05.1989
Skills
- Corridor
- SAP
- Excel
- Word
- Power Point
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Staff Supervision
- New Vendor Setup
- Goods procurement
- Vendor Sourcing
- Attention to Detail
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Global Procurement
- Commodity Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Invoice Payment Authorization
- Vendor negotiation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureTimeline
Senior Purchaser
Jet Parts
11.2020 - Current
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
10.2018 - 10.2019
SUPERVISOR OF PURCHASING/PLANNING
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
09.2017 - 10.2018
SUPERVISOR OF PURCHASING
JET AVIATION
01.2015 - 01.2017
SENIOR BUYER
JET AVIATION
01.2009 - 01.2015
BUYER
JET AVIATION
01.2006 - 01.2009
General Studies -
Saint Louis Community College - Meramec
High School -
Oakville Senior High School
Personal Information
Title: PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
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