Assistant Project Manager/Strategic Buyer/Project Coordinator at Liberty Builds, LLC (Division of Suffolk Construction) (2024-06 – 2025-08)
Managed procurement activities for AWS Data Center construction projects
- Managed procurement activities for AWS Data Center construction projects, ensuring cost compliance and on-time material delivery.
- Prepared and issued purchase orders; tracked deliveries and resolved discrepancies to maintain project schedules.
- Supported subcontractor negotiations and contract administration, improving vendor coordination and execution efficiency.
- Analyzed subcontractor performance metrics to support data-driven vendor selection and improved project outcomes.
Strategic Buyer/Project Coordinator/Contract at FlexLink Systems, Inc (2023-04 – 2024-02)
Led multi-category sourcing initiatives aligned with enterprise procurement strategy
- Led multi-category sourcing initiatives from planning through contract award, aligned with enterprise procurement strategy.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and supported vendor consolidation efforts, improving supplier performance and achieving measurable cost savings.
- Applied data-driven supplier evaluations to enhance compliance, spend visibility, and sourcing decisions.
Purchasing Manager at Trion Industries, LLC (2019-09 – 2022-09)
Led all purchasing and sourcing activities for packaging and corrugated materials
- Led all purchasing and sourcing activities for packaging and corrugated materials, managing supplier selection, pricing, and contract negotiations.
- Executed competitive bidding and strategic sourcing initiatives that reduced material costs while maintaining quality and supply continuity.
- Implemented demand-driven min/max inventory controls, improving inventory turnover and strengthening budget accuracy.
- Partnered with operations, production, and finance leadership to align purchasing strategy with production schedules and financial targets.
- Managed supplier relationships, performance reviews, and contract renewals to ensure reliable delivery and service levels.
Purchasing Manager/Contract at Ashland Foundry and Machine Works (2018-12 – 2019-08)
Directed purchasing operations for high-value cast components
- Directed purchasing operations for high-value cast components, overseeing sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
- Established long-term supply agreements to stabilize pricing, improve delivery reliability, and reduce supply risk.
- Developed supplier performance scorecards tracking cost, quality, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Led supplier audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and internal procurement policies.
Buyer/Expeditor/Contract at Flowserve Corporation (2017-08 – 2018-11)
Reduced delivery lead times through proactive supplier engagement
- Reduced delivery lead times by approximately 20% through proactive supplier engagement and expediting.
- Procured engineered-to-order components while coordinating with QA and production teams.
Buyer/Sourcing Specialist at Talen Energy, LLC (2016-03 – 2017-06)
Negotiated commercial terms and sourced equipment for nuclear power generation operations
- Negotiated commercial terms, issued purchase orders, and coordinated logistics to support plant availability.
- Collaborated with engineering, operations, logistics, and planning teams to meet critical material requirements.
- Sourced equipment and spare parts for nuclear power generation operations.
Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving Manager at Sargent Art, Inc (2014-08 – 2016-02)
Managed warehouse operations and inventory control
- Prepared budgets, managed staff, ensured regulatory compliance, and improved warehouse layouts and processes.
- Conducted physical inventories, reconciled discrepancies, and maintained inventory accuracy.
- Managed receiving, warehousing, inventory control, and distribution operations.
Materials Manager at Simmons Bedding Company (2011-02 – 2013-11)
Supervised receiving operations and supported production scheduling
- Supervised receiving operations and led a team of seven, reducing receiving errors and improving throughput.
- Supported production scheduling, forecasting, and material flow to meet customer demand.
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory control for all raw materials supporting production.
Purchasing & Inventory Manager at International Bedding Corporation (2008-07 – 2011-02)
Managed raw material procurement using MRP systems and inventory optimization
- Conducted cycle counts and annual physical inventories; evaluated vendor quotes and availability.
- Managed raw material procurement using MRP, forecasts, and production schedules.
- Optimized JIT and Kanban inventory systems.
Procurement Specialist/Contract at Exelon Power Generation Corporation (2007-06 – 2008-06)
Performed commercial evaluations and managed RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
- Performed commercial evaluations, resolved vendor exceptions, and negotiated contracts.
- Served as lead negotiator and facilitated pre-bid meetings.
- Prepared and managed RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist at Schuylkill Energy Resources/ABB Combustion Systems (1989-01 – 2002-03)
Negotiated contracts and managed inventory tracking for capital projects
- Negotiated contracts and master purchase agreements with domestic and international suppliers.
- Standardized purchasing procedures and managed inventory tracking and material planning.
- Supported capital projects and complex contract and project management initiatives.
