MRO Buyer – Indirect Materials & Services at SKF, Inc. (2017-06 – Present)
Manage indirect purchasing to support continuous manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and service requirements.
- Align purchasing activities with production schedules, operational demand, and maintenance plans.
- Support strategic purchasing planning by ensuring timely availability of MRO materials and services critical to plant operations.
- Partner with Global Category Managers to execute sourcing strategies locally while supporting plant-level planning, cost objectives, and supply continuity.
- Analyze spend data, usage trends, and supplier performance to support demand planning, sourcing decisions, and cost-control initiatives.
- Support supplier selection, contract implementation, and issue resolutions to minimize operational and production disruptions.
- Serve as a liaison between purchasing, operations, maintenance, and end users to ensure materials and services align with production and planning needs.
Project Coordinator at Energy Systems Southeast (2015-12 – 2017-06)
- Provided direct sales support by preparing job bids, reviewing project specifications, and building submittal packages.
- Generated quotes and pricing support for sales representatives.
- Processed sales orders and coordinated purchasing of equipment required to fulfill customer orders.
- Planned and managed logistics for customer shipments, ensuring accurate and on‑time delivery.
- Maintained CRM records, project documentation, and customer files.
- Worked closely with accounting to ensure timely and accurate billing.
Purchasing Specialist at VTS America (2014-01 – 2015-08)
- Managed purchasing, supply chain coordination, and production planning activities.
- Facilitated daily meetings with Operations, Engineering, and Production to plan production and shipping schedules.
- Developed production plans aligned with customer demand and sales commitments.
- Performed strategic sourcing of HVAC components and raw materials.
- Analyzed inventory levels to support forecasting, procurement, and production planning.
- Planned and managed domestic and international logistics for inbound and outbound shipments.
- Supported sales order processing and ensured timely billing following shipment.
Service & Warranty Administrator (Contract) at Sumitomo Demag (2013-08 – 2014-01)
- Processed service and warranty orders, acting as a coordination point between customers, technicians, and internal teams.
- Maintained service schedules to support customer commitments and service levels.
- Processed purchase orders and stock replenishment orders to support service parts availability.
- Supported inventory audits, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution.
Sales Operations Coordinator (Contract) at Intuitive Surgical (2012-12 – 2013-07)
- Provided support to the Sales Ops team.
- Processed domestic and international sales orders and shipping releases in NetSuite.
- Maintained CRM data accuracy, user access, and reporting structures.
- Purchased equipment and materials for sales training and events.
- Supported companywide sales meetings by working closely with the event planners coordinating registration, materials, and logistics.
- Served as a liaison between sales, vendors, and logistics partners.
Branch Operations Purchasing Administrator at Kaeser Compressors (2003-10 – 2012-11)
- Managed day-to-day purchasing activities, inventory control and operational support across multiple branches.
- Responsible for vendor and customer onboarding and management.
- Processed purchase orders, stock replenishments orders, monitored inventory levels in SAP.
- Ensured ISO 9001 & 14001 compliance through audits and training.
- Supported sales team through order processing, coordinated logistics, travel, and field support.
- Sourced OEM and aftermarket parts to support sales and service orders.
- Provided customers with product availability, order status, and shipment updates.
