Staci Parker
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain and Procurement professional with 15+ years of experience driving sourcing, supplier performance, pricing analysis, and procurement operations across defense technology, water technology, electronics, medical devices, robotics, and high-growth technology organizations. Proven expertise in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies, managing BOM-driven procurement, strengthening supplier relationships, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver cost-effective solutions. Experienced in contract manufacturing, ERP systems, performance reporting, complex quoting, New Product Introduction (NPI), and production ramp-up initiatives, with a strong track record of delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings and improving supplier performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Planner
PERENNIAL AUTONOMY
Oakland, California
07.2025 - Current
- Lead procurement and material planning for 1,000+ material types, including mechanical components, PCBAs, assemblies, and semiconductor chips, ensuring uninterrupted support for production, engineering, and contract manufacturing operations.
- Direct sourcing strategies for R&D and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by qualifying, onboarding, and developing strategic suppliers to support product development and production ramp-up.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure material readiness, mitigate supply risks, and maintain on-time production schedules.
- Source custom Make-to-Spec and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) components while balancing cost, quality, regulatory requirements, and aggressive production timelines.
- Lead a comprehensive PO cleanup initiative, achieving 100% purchasing data accuracy and ensuring a clean, seamless transition during ERP implementation.
- Lead a high-priority, fast-turn project for five assemblies with a contract manufacturer, owning project schedules, cross-functional deliverables, and CM communications to ensure alignment, issue resolution, and on-time delivery.
Procurement Specialist II
XYLEM
Colorado Springs, USA
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed RFQ processes for tanks, pumps, electromechanical assemblies, mechanical components, and custom-fabricated parts, partnering closely with Production and Engineering to align supplier quotes with technical specifications, resolve issues, and support on-time project execution.
- Led sourcing initiatives saving to approximately $7M in annual cost savings through strategic negotiations on pricing and payment terms, supplier leverage, and demand forecasting.
- Streamlined the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process by 80% by establishing Min/Max inventory levels, Reorder Points (ROP), and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ), reducing repetitive purchasing activities and administrative workload.
- Improved supplier on-time delivery to 95% by developing and implementing supplier performance KPIs and driving accountability through ongoing performance management.
- Qualified secondary suppliers for critical mechanical components, strengthening supply continuity and reducing single-source risk.
NPI Purchasing Manager
OMEGA ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES
San Jose, California
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Led sourcing efforts for hard-to-find semiconductor components amid global supply constraints, identifying and securing critical BOM materials to support quick-turn PCB/PCBA builds and meet customer production requirements.
- Proactively identified supply-constrained and obsolete components, leveraging authorized brokers and alternative suppliers while collaborating with Engineering to qualify alternate parts and prevent production delays.
- Tracked materials from procurement through dock delivery, proactively communicating supply risks and delays to project managers to minimize schedule impacts.
- Completed BOM costing within 48 hours, providing rapid and accurate pricing to support customer quotes and accelerate build opportunities.
Operations Manager
CABAN SYSTEMS
Burlingame, California
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Transitioned production, inventory, and materials management to contract manufacturer, enhancing operational efficiency within 60 days.
- Collaborated with Engineering to execute multiple New Product Introductions, streamlining launch processes.
- Developed end-of-life inventory strategies that minimized excess inventory and reduced material waste.
Senior Supply Chain Manager
VANTAGE ROBOTICS
San Leandro, California
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Negotiated supplier agreements to optimize inventory levels while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Managed contract manufacturing partners to align production schedules with customer demand.
- Enhanced BOM accuracy to support planning efficiency and ensure data reliability.
Supply Chain Manager
VANTAGE ROBOTICS
San Leandro, California
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed procurement, logistics, inventory, and demand planning to enhance support for engineering and manufacturing.
- Assisted in implementation of inventory management software, enhancing visibility and planning capabilities.
- Approved Engineering Change Requests and Orders (ECR/ECO) to maintain engineering data integrity and streamline processes.
Supply Chain Manager
INNOV WIRE TECHNOLOGIES
Colorado Springs, USA
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Reduced inventory variances by 80% through improved cycle count processes.
- Collaborated with software developers to enhance ERP reporting and demand planning capabilities.
- Integrated ShipStation into ERP system to streamline shipping processes.
Senior Sourcing Agent
INNOV WIRE TECHNOLOGIES
Colorado Springs, USA
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Negotiated freight contracts that reduced transportation costs by 70%.
- Resolved supplier quality issues and addressed non-conforming materials to ensure compliance.
- Developed over 50 ISO- and ANSI-compliant supply chain procedures to standardize operations.
Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
WESTONE LABORATORIES
Colorado Springs, USA
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Led a cross-functional team of 15 across Purchasing, Planning, Inventory, Assembly, and Order Fulfillment.
- Enhanced inventory planning and production scheduling by collaborating with Sales and Operations to align demand with supply.
- Facilitated successful product launches by developing strategic inventory plans that ensured timely availability of products.
- Showcased company offerings and strengthened supplier relationships during industry trade shows and supplier visits.
Senior Buyer/Planner
WESTONE LABORATORIES
Colorado Springs, USA
10.2008 - 01.2016
- Developed outsourcing strategies that resulted in annual savings exceeding $1M through cost-effective supplier selection.
- Built strategic supplier relationships, enhancing quality and delivery performance while maintaining competitive cost structures.
- Managed procurement and inventory planning for over 4,000 active part numbers, ensuring optimal stock levels and availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado SpringsColorado Springs
Skills
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Strategic and global sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Category management and cost reduction
- Negotiation and demand planning
- Inventory and materials management
- Procurement cycle optimization
- KPI development and team leadership
- ERP systems expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) and Odoo
- Arena PLM knowledge
- Product introduction strategies
Accomplishments
- Generated approximately $7 million in procurement savings.
- Reduced freight costs by 70% through supplier negotiations.
- Reduced inventory variances by 80% through process improvements.
- Improved supplier on-time delivery to 95%.
- Delivered 96% on-time customer delivery for NPI programs.
- Generated more than $1 million in annual outsourcing savings.
- Managed procurement for 4,000+ active part numbers.
- Led cross-functional teams of up to 15 employees.
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
PERENNIAL AUTONOMY
07.2025 - Current
Procurement Specialist II
XYLEM
01.2024 - 07.2025
NPI Purchasing Manager
OMEGA ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES
10.2022 - 09.2023
Operations Manager
CABAN SYSTEMS
01.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Supply Chain Manager
VANTAGE ROBOTICS
10.2021 - 01.2022
Supply Chain Manager
VANTAGE ROBOTICS
04.2021 - 10.2021
Supply Chain Manager
INNOV WIRE TECHNOLOGIES
04.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Sourcing Agent
INNOV WIRE TECHNOLOGIES
11.2018 - 04.2019
Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
WESTONE LABORATORIES
01.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Buyer/Planner
WESTONE LABORATORIES
10.2008 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne Mountain High School