Hi, I’m
Alicia Foley
Cloverdale,CA
Summary
Commodity Buyer with over 20 years of successful experience in negotiations and supplier relationships. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Aerospace Manufacturing industry. Strengths in strategic thinking and change positive backed by training in APICs and Business management training.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Safran Electrical Components _SECSanta Rosa , CA
Commodity Buyer
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluated proposals from up to five vendors per commodity RFQ to determine most favorable option.
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential vendors.
- Recommended award of purchase contracts for Sheet metal for B737/ 787/ Braiding/ and Machine component commodities.
- Interacted with vendors, internal managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to reduce costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Safran Electrical ComponentsSanta Rosa, CA
Sr. Buyer / Tactical Buyer III
01.1998 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Documented purchasing information in Itar drive to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
Safran Electrical ComponentsSanta Rosa , CA
Activity Committee Coordinator
08.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated logistics for Summer picnic and Holiday events, including decor and supplies, location reservations and attendee registrations.
- Facilitated events for over 200 attendees, monitoring enjoyment and safety to enhance overall experiences.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Planned employee raffles to raise money for employee events.
Safran Electrical ComponentsSanta Rosa , CA
Assembly/Wiring & Shipping /Receiving Supervisor
01.1994 - 01.1998
Job overview
- Followed outlined specifications to implement effective assembly plans.
- Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
- Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
Education
Healdsburg High SchoolHealdsburg, CA
High School Diploma
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CA
from Business Management
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA
from Business Management
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement
- Document preparation
- Vendor sourcing
- Project organization
- Reconciliation
- Sourcing Strategies
- Problem resolution
- Profit and loss understanding
- Relationship development
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsAvailability
See my work availability
Not Available
Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Commodity Buyer
Safran Electrical Components _SEC
01.2020 - Current
Activity Committee Coordinator
Safran Electrical Components
08.2015 - Current
Sr. Buyer / Tactical Buyer III
Safran Electrical Components
01.1998 - 01.2020
Assembly/Wiring & Shipping /Receiving Supervisor
Safran Electrical Components
01.1994 - 01.1998
Healdsburg High School
High School Diploma
Santa Rosa Junior College
from Business Management
Sonoma State University
from Business Management
Similar Profiles
KENYA DE LA ROSA VALENZUELAKENYA DE LA ROSA VALENZUELA
DESIGN ENGINEER II at SAFRAN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTSDESIGN ENGINEER II at SAFRAN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Rima MansourRima Mansour
Inside Sales Representative/Administrative Assistant at SAFRAN Electrical ComponentsInside Sales Representative/Administrative Assistant at SAFRAN Electrical Components
Jelaune MiddletonJelaune Middleton
Engineering Technician at Safran Electrical & Power (Contracted)Engineering Technician at Safran Electrical & Power (Contracted)
Kristin MorrisonKristin Morrison
Organic Farm Manager at Preston Farm and WineryOrganic Farm Manager at Preston Farm and Winery
Christopher WrayChristopher Wray
Operations Manager at International Wood Products- IWPOperations Manager at International Wood Products- IWP