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Summer Thomsen

Elko,NV

Summary

Dynamic Supply Chain Specialist with extensive experience at Capital Projects, Construction, Mining, excelling in contract management and negotiation. Proven track record in developing procurement strategies and achieving compliance, while fostering strong relationships. Skilled in data analysis and effective communication, driving timely project completion and cost reduction initiatives. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Supply Chain Manager

RAM Enterprise, Inc
Elko, NV
11.2024 - Current
  • Review and understand contract plans and specifications.
  • Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
  • Conducted market research, devised acquisition strategies and drafted and finalized contracts.
  • Managed subcontract administration and compliance and coordinated contract closeouts.
  • Effectively negotiated complex contracts.
  • Analyzed data and prepared for compilation into reports to be distributed to other key stakeholders.
  • Conducted regular vendor reviews to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Utilized ERP systems to streamline supply chain operations and provide real-time visibility into inventory and order status.
  • Trained staff on best practices for managing inventory levels and optimizing delivery routes.
  • Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison or evaluation of supply chain factors.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure better pricing and terms.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
  • Led supplier relationship management efforts, fostering partnerships that enhanced supply chain resilience.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained supply chain strategies in the region.
  • Lead and motivate team members to achieve their best performance.
  • Provide opportunities for professional growth and development. Encourage continuous learning and skill enhancement.

Category Specialist

Lhoist
Fort Worth, TX
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Developed and implemented procurement strategies and processes.
  • Develop Category Plans and implement Category Management. Strategies including approaches to supplier search and selection, on-going assessment and RFI/RFP/RFQ activity
  • Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with new vendors and work with stakeholders for timely execution of contracts.
  • Coaching and training internal stakeholders on procurement processes.
  • Support day to day procurement functions such as contract renewal, business reviews, contract issue resolution, organize communication and building strategic relationships.

Contract Administrator

Kinross
Elko, NV
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Inspected contract work operations to check compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Managed contract administration process through timely completion.
  • Oversaw changes and coordinated change orders and contract reviews.
  • Administered contract change requests and resolution.
  • Conducted strategic negotiations with outside agencies for multi-million-dollar change orders.
  • Represented company at meetings to discuss contractual obligations.
  • Expanded market share by developing new business strategies while effectively negotiating contracts.
  • Oversaw contract closeouts and addressed all issues prior to release of final payment.
  • Reviewed all details on incoming contracts and service agreements to keep pricing correct.
  • Handled all issue resolution tasks promptly to effectively maintain strong relationships with key contracts.
  • Built strategic relationships with key contracts to enable problem-solving and issue resolution.
  • Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
  • Negotiated changes and issued change orders and contract amendments.
  • Effectively negotiated complex contracts.

Contracts Specialist

Barrick
Elko , NV
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Prepare and complete RFQ's, RFP's, Competitive Bids, Contracts. Lead strategy teams and suppliers on bid walks. Manage projects and serve as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines.
  • Develop business strategy to ensure contract structure, contract terms, and business objectives are properly aligned. Assess terns and conditions and associated risks relative to financial terms, acceptance criteria , delivery requirements, warranty, terminations provisions and all other potential risk areas. Recommend changes, additions, and deletions to contract structure to align with strategy and risk mitigation.
  • Lead Negotiation strategy / plans working in conjunction with Supply Chain Team, Negotiate appropriate contract type, scope, price, savings, and terms. Lead delegation process, including the assembly of a delegations package and proper sign-offs.
  • Manage \ Maintain current contracts. Ensure contract compliance, ensure contract an statement of work are consistent with pricing assumptions to effectively manage financial risks related to contract terms and conditions.
  • Provide spend analysis and identify need for future contracts.
  • Match purchase orders with invoices for payment.
  • Review/research status of Open Purchase Orders associated with open contracts.
  • Implementation, Training, informational support for Ariba Sourcing Module.
  • Create solutions to improve in the areas of contract management, services, upgrades that led to system improvements and streamlined processes.
  • Vendor Management Process \ Common activities included qualifying and researching vendors, evaluating performance.

Warehouse Tech III

Newmont
Elko, NV
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Receiving, packaging, shipping of warehouse materials.
  • Picking and filling orders. Matching of work orders to products received.
  • Offload, receive and inventory new products. Work closely with field staff filling and verifying orders shipped to mine sites.
  • Daily/weekly counts of full goods/raw materials Reconciliation of inventory variances.
  • Operation of forklift's, pallet jacks, hand carts.

Buyer /Warehouse Lead Person

Round Mountain Gold
Round Mountain, NV
06.2005 - 06.2016
  • Completed and mailed RFQ's, RFP's, bids, contracts. Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines/ Reviewed, researched and negotiated purchases of parts, Forward Purchasing Agreements, bid packages, freight and other contracts.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded the necessary information. Review/research status of Open Purchase Orders & Inter-branch Transfers, Implementation, Training, informational support for JDE
  • Manage \ Maintain Cashman stockless process and Komatsu consignment process( item numbers, invoices, system issues) Review Raw Material Orders/Delivery Schedule to ensure raw material supply meets production schedule demands. Created solutions in the areas of inventory, usage reporting, distribution and product upgrades that led to system improvements and streamlined processes.
  • Manage RA (return authorization) documents for returns, repairs, credits, exchanges.
  • Managed Vendor Management Process \ Common activities included qualifying and researching vendors, evaluating performance, creating and updating vendor files, and ensuring that payments are made properly.
  • JDE Edwards software implementation

Education

High School Diploma -

Certifications -

Skills

  • Inventory control and quality assurance
  • MSHA compliance
  • Timely project delivery
  • Cost management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Data analysis tools
  • Mining operations experience
  • Process development expertise
  • Effective communication skills
  • Scrum framework proficiency
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Contract management skills
  • Independent work capability
  • Problem resolution techniques
  • Deadline adherence
  • Project planning proficiency
  • Contract negotiation skills
  • Vendor management strategies
  • Supply chain optimization techniques
  • Oracle Suite proficiency
  • SAP software expertise
  • Team leadership skills
  • Supply chain strategy
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Compliance management

Timeline

Regional Supply Chain Manager

RAM Enterprise, Inc
11.2024 - Current

Category Specialist

Lhoist
06.2021 - 10.2021

Contract Administrator

Kinross
01.2019 - 06.2021

Contracts Specialist

Barrick
05.2017 - 01.2019

Warehouse Tech III

Newmont
07.2016 - 05.2017

Buyer /Warehouse Lead Person

Round Mountain Gold
06.2005 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Certifications -

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