Zehra Bajric
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic Sourcing Manager at Millipore Sigma with expertise in procurement and supplier relationship management. Proven track record in negotiating contracts that achieved significant cost savings while enhancing supplier performance. Strong analytical skills and effective communication foster collaboration across teams, driving value and ensuring supply security in highly regulated environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager
Millipore Sigma
Saint Louis, Missouri
08.2021 - Current
- Manage regional spend within designated categories, addressing cost management and supply disruptions.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive value and ensure supply security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Work with global and regional stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost savings, and enhance supplier relationships.
- Identify opportunities to expand product and service utilization within existing accounts, driving deeper integration of MilliporeSigma’s portfolio across supplier operations.
- Partner closely with manufacturing customers to understand their production processes, pain points,
- Manage all supplier inquiries, plant audits, and contract negotiations. and quality requirements, providing solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to optimize performance and achieve cost savings.
- Oversee the Highly Regulated Raw Materials portfolio, managing a total spend of $24 million and improving cash flow through effective stocking agreements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material delivery and resolve supplier performance issues.
Sales Support Specialist
Millipore Sigma
Saint Louis, Missouri
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided essential support to the sales team, ensuring a smooth sales process through effective customer interaction, order management, and timely resolution of inquiries and issues.
- Meet or exceed sales targets and provide detailed and accurate forecasts
- Work to understand the customer’s applications and pain points, sharing these insights with and Product Management to ensure a strong innovation pipeline.
- Coordinated with supply chain and distribution departments to ensure accurate order processing and facilitated communication between sales, customers, and internal teams.
- Assisted in sales activities by preparing presentations and product information, supporting sales representatives in closing deals, and maintaining accurate sales records.
- Trained new employees on company policies and best practices, contributing to team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in sales processes.
Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo
Saint Louis, Missouri
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed fraud cases related to unauthorized account openings in response to sales practices scandals.
- Investigated unauthorized accounts by reviewing account openings from 2002 to 2016.
- Implemented corrective actions per federal consent orders to enhance compliance risk management.
- Assisted in customer remediation efforts to refund fees for affected clients.
- Strengthened internal controls and anti-money laundering programs through compliance committee contributions.
- Collaborated with regulators and law enforcement to address fraud incidents.
Account Manager
MB Health Insurance Consulting
Saint Louis, Missouri
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, acting as a trusted insurance advisor and issuing health insurance policies.
- Consulted clients on insurance and financial needs, preparing proposals and managing a financial database.
- Coordinated with internal teams for service delivery, monitored client satisfaction, and implemented retention strategies.
- Trained new employees on company policies and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Missouri
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiating contracts
- Managing supplier performance
- Analytical tools
- Excel
- ERP systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- Mango
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Team collaboration
- Independent work
- Leadership
- Time management
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
Millipore Sigma
08.2021 - Current
Sales Support Specialist
Millipore Sigma
08.2017 - 08.2021
Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo
03.2017 - 08.2017
Account Manager
MB Health Insurance Consulting
02.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Missouri