Tabea Taylor
DANBURY
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at Belimo Americas, excelling in supplier negotiations and relationship management. Proven track record in achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing and optimizing supply chain processes. Adept in SAP and skilled in fostering collaboration across teams, enhancing operational efficiency and driving business success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer Electronics
Belimo Americas
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in vendor selection and evaluation processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals (Cabtec)
- Supported procurement activities by conducting market research and analyzing supplier performance.
- Assisting in setting up new suppliers with the necessary equipment and tools to manufacture cables
- Trained on negotiation techniques to foster effective communication with suppliers for optimal pricing agreements.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings to align procurement strategies with business objectives and needs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Collaborated with buyers for daily tasks and issues that arise to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution for material shortages, new projects and quality issues
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations with Cabtec Mexico
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations for electronics and plant to plant stock transfers to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Trained Procurement Engineer and Buyers to assist in the daily tasks for Electronics and stock transfers
Buyer Electronics
Belimo Americas
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Managed purchase orders, ensuring timely fulfillment and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels.
- Monitored supplier performance, addressing issues related to delivery timelines and product quality.
- Supported contract negotiations, contributing to favorable terms for the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and inventory using ERP systems for data integrity.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to enhance communication and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Accounts Payable Representative
Belimo Americas
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Processed high-volume invoices using ERP systems to ensure timely payments.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved discrepancies, enhancing accuracy in accounts payable.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address vendor inquiries and improve communication.
- · Review and approve expense reports to process for payment
- Manage administrative tasks in Concur such as adding new users and updating information
- · Process credit card applications for company credit cards, train new employees in Concur and expense policy
Senior AP Associate/Corporate Card Administrator
Entegris
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication, fostering collaboration and improving project outcomes.
- Managed payments to vendors and oversaw the release and management authorizations
- Developed training materials for new staff, enhancing onboarding experience and knowledge retention.
- Maintain corporate card functions and assist global locations in the IBM expense reporting system as well as maintaining the expense reporting system for all US locations.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
Education
Business Administration in Finance
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT05-2018
Associate of Science - Business Finance
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-2017
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier negotiations
- Supplier relationship management
- Spend analysis
- E-procurement systems
- Adept in SAP, Oracle, Concur
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Multi-tasking strength
- Global procurement
- Inventory monitoring
- Microsoft Team/ PowerPoint/ Excel/ Access/Word/Outlook/SQL expertise
Certification
- Negotiation Training - August 2023
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Buyer Electronics
Belimo Americas
01.2025 - Current
Buyer Electronics
Belimo Americas
01.2018 - 12.2024
Accounts Payable Representative
Belimo Americas
09.2015 - 12.2017
Senior AP Associate/Corporate Card Administrator
Entegris
01.2010 - 08.2015
Business Administration in Finance
Western Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - Business Finance
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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