Selina King

Purchasing and supply chain professional with 20+ years of experience supporting manufacturing environments through strategic purchasing planning and demand-aligned sourcing. Expertise in aligning indirect purchasing and MRO strategies with production schedules, maintenance plans, and operational priorities. Known for improving supply continuity, planning accuracy, and cost control through cross-functional collaboration and spend analysis.

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.

Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) certification – EIPM (2018)