Sophia Sanders

Results-driven Supply Chain and Procurement Professional with over 15 years of experience strategically sourcing materials and equipment for high-profile aerospace organizations, including SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Honeywell Aerospace, and Teledyne Controls. Proven track record managing procurement budgets ranging from $500K to $3M, delivering 20–35% cost savings through effective supplier negotiations, TCO analysis, and lean manufacturing practices. MBA-qualified with expertise in SAP, Oracle, and Kaizen methodologies. Recognized for optimizing supply chain efficiency, enhancing vendor performance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• SpaceX: Streamlined production workflows and met critical deadlines by enhancing stakeholder communication systems, resulting in a 15% improvement in communication efficiency.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Achieved a 25% cost reduction on equipment acquisitions by optimizing technical specifications and enhancing warranty terms, significantly improving total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Honeywell Aerospace: Introduced a digital flagging system to track unpaid invoices and expedite requests, reducing direct procurement costs by 20% and indirect costs by 35%.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Eliminated redundant quality inspection procedures, resulting in 15% quarterly savings on indirect costs and increased customer satisfaction.
• Teledyne Controls: Reduced procurement costs by 20% through strategic sourcing using Lean, SWOT, and Kaizen methodologies, while also optimizing equipment specifications and warranties to improve TCO.