Vesco Jessi
SUPPLY CHAIN / COMMODITY MANAGER / SENIOR BUYER
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Results-driven Procurement and Materials Specialist with 22+ years of experience optimizing purchasing strategies, inventory systems, and supplier performance. Proven track record in reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, and supporting company growth across medical device and consumer industries.
Experience
Supply Chain Manager / Commodity Manager - Zerigo Health - San Diego, CA
(2021-08)
- Implemented SupplyWin procurement software, creating a fully integrated purchasing, inventory, and accounting system
- Established stockroom operations, safety stock levels, and receiving processes
- Managed company-wide procurement for R&D, MRO, and production materials
- Reduced product BOM costs by 20% within one year
- Negotiated and implemented a direct UPS account, reducing shipping costs by 45%
- Deployed LinkSquares contract management system for tracking agreements and renewals
- Administer OneTrust vendor risk management platform, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
- Developed work instructions and protocols for purchasing and material transactions
- Provide rolling 12-month manufacturing financial forecasts
- Participate in all financial and inventory audits
- Contributed to 2024 FDA audit with zero findings
- Participate in SOC 2 compliance initiatives (PHI/PII security)
- Manage state medical device manufacturing and reseller licensing
- California HMDR Exemptee License holder to review and approve prescriptions
- Administer change orders within Arena PLM system
Purchasing Supervisor - D&K Engineering - San Diego, CA
(2017-10 - 2021-08)
- Led Procurement Department supporting production and R&D
- Assigned buyer responsibilities by commodity and program needs
- Managed procurement activities for up to 5 concurrent programs (1,000+ line items each)
- Analyzed and reported purchase price variance (PPV)
- Sole buyer for electronic and electro-mechanical components
- Oversaw client consignments and supplier performance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on cost, delivery, and sourcing strategies
- Approved Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- Managed MRP and MRB processes
- Supported ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and client audits
- Created video and written work instructions
Commodity Manager / Senior Buyer - D&K Engineering - San Diego, CA
(2012-06 - 2017-10)
- Conducted supplier audits with Quality Engineering
- Evaluated and selected suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery
- Managed supplier performance metrics
- Handled procurement and asset management across programs
- Resolved supplier, quality, and invoice issues
- Sole buyer for electronic and electro-mechanical components
- Mentored junior team members and advised internal stakeholders
Senior Buyer - Autosplce, Inc. - San Diego, CA
(2007-01 - 2012-03)
- Developed pricing strategies and supplier contracts
- Purchased 40,000–80,000 PCBs monthly
- Managed POs for three manufacturing facilities
- Improved inventory performance and cost efficiency
- Led cross-functional initiatives across multiple departments
- Reduced waste costs from $3,000/month to $180/month via recycling program
- Generated $60K annual savings through consignment program
- Implemented blanket orders to reduce cost and lead times
Senior Buyer - Z-Communications - San Diego, CA
(2006-08 - 2007-01)
Buyer II - Applied Technical Services - Everett, WA
(2006-03 - 2006-08)
Production Lead - GB Enterprises, Inc. - Arlington, WA
(1997 - 2000)
Production Supervisor - GB Enterprises, Inc. - Arlington, WA
(2000 - 2004)
Buyer / Planner II - GB Enterprises, Inc. - Arlington, WA
(2004 - 2006)
