Adept at navigating volatile markets and negotiating favorable terms
to optimize procurement strategies. Proven track record of identifying
cost-saving opportunities and maintaining supplier relationships
to ensure consistent supply chain efficiency. Seeking to leverage
expertise in market analysis and procurement tactics to contribute
through strategic sourcing, negotiations, and product management.
Experience
Fisker Inc.
Feb 2023 – Apr 2024
Huntington Beach, CA
Interior Buyer
Pioneered system improvements in the following processes:
• Implemented / improved workflow for strategic sourcing
operations
• Created a tracking system for annual savings per department
within purchasing
• Analysis of cost savings opportunities across material & labor,
contract terms, logistics, and quality loops
• Lead a product optimization project that saved 0.5M Euros
annually in the trunk trim area of the vehicle
FIsker Inc.
Feb 2023 – Apr 2024
Huntington Beach, CA
Interior Commodity Buyer
Pioneered system improvements in the following processes:
• Implemented / improved workflow for strategic sourcing
operations
• Created a tracking system for annual savings per department
within purchasing
• Analysis of cost savings opportunities across material & labor,
contract terms, logistics, and quality loops
• Lead a product optimization project that saved 0.5M Euros
annually in the trunk trim area of the vehicle
Volkswagen
Jul 2021 – Feb 2023
Chattanooga, TN
Interior Commodity Buyer
Responsible for $25M in annual turnover across 500+ unique parts
and 40+ vendors.
• Closed largest annual strategic sourcing within Interiors - worth
$50M over the lifetime of the contract.
• Worked cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and
Value Engineering for the purpose of:
• Cost Optimization
• Negotiations on engineering changes
• Monitored and ensured product quality
• Track and troubleshoot payment flow for serial and lump sum
payments
• Founded a new training program for on-boarding buyers with a
measurement system for analyzing training efficiency