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CAREER SUMMARY Over twenty years (20) of Procurement Management ranging from purchasing, planning, manufacturing, and subcontracting. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, develop long term commodity strategies, utilize e-sourcing tools, and manage working capital, complete cost analysis. Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively negotiate with vendors and recognize cost saving opportunities. Outstanding organization, time management and project management skills. Excellent analytical skills, detail oriented and problem solving skills. CORE STRENGTHS Vendor / Source Selection Cost and Pricing Analysis Bid Proposal Evaluation Complex Problem Solving Inventory Control Negotiations Vendor/Client Relationship Microsoft Proficient Coordinate the transition of materials from the U.S. to Mexico of one of the largest pool equipment companies. Work as a team member with Materials Operations Engineering and the Mexico Materials group to ensure a smooth transition and minimize out of stock parts for continued manufacturing at the Mexico site consisting of approximately 20+ million per month in sales. * Managed a purchasing budget of $1 million per month for finished goods and componentry for a hair beauty company. * Worked closely with Marketing and R & D departments on new products and promotional items for two Global beauty industry companies. Coordinated all aspects of promotions including: concept development vendor relationships team communications contract negotiations budgets and final analysis. Coordinate with Quality on packaging design structural approvals. Serve as a liaison between the Vendor Quality and Accounts Payable for returns to vendors of packaging that has been rejected and ensure credits are applied accordingly. * Sourced vendors of materials domestic and internationally to determine product availability and terms of sale to meet deadlines of product launches promotions and manufacturing timelines. * Developed and maintained an Excel spreadsheet utilizing Sage 50 Peachtree to manage Materials Requirement and Planning (MRP) reporting that effectively increased productivity and aided in Just-In-Time program savings. * Managed and maintained inventory levels of finished good product and components at Corporate component vendors and subcontractors of finished products (VMI) using lean manufacturing principles. * Generated monthly inventory reports and resolved inventory discrepancies for month end reconciliation. * Implement and manage weekly Vendor Open Order Reports & Vendor meetings to ensure timely deliveries of components to contract manufacturers for scheduled filled product. * Served as Operations Manager from 2007 to 2010. Supervised 4 warehouse personnel and ensured quality of finished product. * Saved $50,000 annually through ongoing and efficient contract negotiation efforts. * Aided in the creation of purchasing department and warehouse Standard Operating Procedures that increased overall efficiency and productivity. * Maintain a monthly MRP report utilizing SAP and currently working with Oracle as a contract employee. * Worked as an independent self-employed broker selling packaging printed collateral & signs. Maintained cost savings for the clientele by negotiating the best price in their behalf. Elaine Lenz * 760-525-6295 * elainelenz@cox.net
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