Stacie Gentz

Work History

Indorama Ventures

09.2019 - Current

Manage orders in SAP, Process procurement requests within SAP
Analyze open purchase orders to expedite fulfillment and address possible issues early
Monitor to ensure P2P and compliance on all purchase orders and contracts
Stock analysis and control, budgeting, and keeping the upper management updated with the status of all the outstanding orders
Manage the relationship with suppliers, and meet with internal clients to discuss business needs, and lead times on materials and pricing
Negotiate pricing, review quotes, and commercial terms with current and prospective suppliers
Perform strategic sourcing for Operations and Engineers for equipment and manage min/max inventory on a continuous basis
Ensuring the product is delivered on time, promptly addressing any issues as they arise, and keeping the requester updated and informed of any issues with the order

TPC

09.2015 - 07.2019

Ownership of buying and sourcing processes leading to success in the key areas of negotiations, account management, vendor management, and purchasing lifecycle management
Manage the PO lifecycle, demonstrate market intelligence for the indirect procurement categories
Assist Engineers in identifying re-quoting/redirecting opportunities as well as identifying supplier diversity sourcing opportunities
Manage the order process: requisitions from all departments/business units, handle requests for quotes, process purchase requisitions/purchase orders, provide orders to suppliers, maintain adequate records of purchases, follow up on orders/approvals, and resolve issues with invoice/receipt discrepancies
Collaborate and work with Project Managers to identify sourcing opportunities based on spend through the buyer and sourcing-assisted processes
Identify new vendor to streamline the buying process and the selection of items for purchase

Oxiteno U.S.A. LLC

01.2010 - 12.2012

Optimize product inventory management
Works closely together with cross-functional teams to gain overall customer satisfaction
Expedites past-due purchase orders and work backlog reports obtaining current delivery information
Responsible for reaching out and following up with the supplier to make sure on-time delivery and processing for system updates
Address all requests regarding order issues promptly
Co-works with DC team and vendor to resolve to receive discrepancies in a timely manner
Responsible for quotation and purchasing order to ensure on-time delivery

Calpine TMG

09.2006 - 01.2010

Manage specific national/global suppliers for improved performance and reduced cost
Works closely with materials management to prevent supply disruptions
Create, implement and manage specific Best Practices, along with training in these practices and others, to help assist with cost reduction

Bayer Environmental Science

01.2003 - 09.2006

Purchased all the Raw Materials for seventeen various tolling sites across the U.S
Planned the purchasing of Raw Materials around the Order Reservations throughout the year
Problem-solving concerning invoicing, delivery, quantity, etc
Attended numerous trade shows each year to preserve company relations with distributors, customers, and media personnel
Developed methods to establish and clarify customer objectives
Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements
Completed data entry, tracked resumes, and maintained the applicant tracking system
Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services

First Chemical, Texas

05.1994 - 01.2003

Assisted the Maintenance Manager with the development of the purchasing and inventory system at the Start
Heavily involved in initial set up and stocking of onsite spare parts, including documenting & setting reorder points in the Maintenance Management System
Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress, and updated managers, partners, and clients, as necessary
Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices, and checks
Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings
Supervised the marketing department's monthly analysis of customer acquisition data and campaign performance
Implemented client training (business and technical) and supervised software integration on the client's website
Partnered with CFO to create and revise the annual budget for Program services
Managed annual external audit
Accessed computerized financial information to answer questions related to specific accounts
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded the necessary information
Discovered warehouse releases that had never been invoiced, saving one client $125K
Reviewed files, records, and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests