Greater Boston
Lead and develop a lean, high-performing Supply Chain Team including Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics. Developed and implemented end-to-end procurement processes, establishing approval workflows and purchasing controls to enhance operational efficiency. Led RFP and RFQ processes to identify vendors and negotiate favorable pricing and contract terms. Monitor procurement spend, commitments, and variance to support cash flow planning. Identify Excess and obsolete inventory by using reports and systems to determine the root cause of excess inventory. Take actions to address or identify owners to resolve, document plan actions and follow up until the action is complete Coordinated with Front End Planning, Demand Planning, and Procurement functions to guarantee materials availability for production operations. Partnered with Production Planner to enhance MRP integration and ensure effective execution of production schedules. Reviewed and created SIOP dashboards to provide leadership with insights on trends and necessary actions. Drafted procurement policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and consistency across operations. Contribute to project budgets with cost commitments and savings targets. Execute data driven projects and support both internal operations and commercial growth initiatives Transform raw customer data into actionable insights
Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, reviewed supplier performance, and managed expectations for price, delivery, and quality, escalating issues as necessary. Utilize ERP tools to make informed data-driven purchasing decisions. Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve effectiveness Develop and manage appropriate inventory levels for key production commodities to maintain the uninterrupted flow throughout the supply chain. Resolve supply shortages, delivery issues, engineering changes, and material disruptions quickly and effectively. Created and maintained centralized supplier database and procurement documentation system to streamline access to critical information. Tracked shipments and expedited deliveries,