Supply Chain Supplier Quality

Ge Loria Oliver

San Jose, CA 408-***-**** ad6326@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Quality Mindset – Supply Chain Management – International & Domestic Suppliers - Value-Aligned Strategy

Energetic, versatile, and results-focused professional with a career record of leading procurement, commodity management, project management, contract negotiations, and supplier quality engineering for industry-leading organizations.

Solid background leading large-scale projects and supply chain efforts, maintaining a competitive edge, building rapport, and implementing NPI and End of Life.

Expert ability to build advocates and alliances, execute sourcing plans, put the customer first, empower cross-functional teams, balance competing priorities, maximize visibility, and coordinate workflows.

Extraordinary talent for propelling business forward, providing best-in-class service, overcoming obstacles, going above and beyond, maintaining corporate agendas, and facing significant challenges with poise and composure.

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS

Dynamic Leadership Global Perspective Cultural Diversity Six Sigma Methodologies Supplier & Buyer Relations Data-Driven Insights Lean Principles Informed Decision-Making Sound Judgement Contract Negotiations Strategic Sourcing Business Development Driver Proactive Communication Concise Reporting & Documentation Database Management Continuous Improvements Accountability & Efficiency Customer & Stakeholder Engagements Problem Resolution FDA & ISO Regulations Teamwork & Cooperation Product Quality & Deliverables E-Procurement Commodity Trends Global Supply Chain (GSC) Contract Management Out Sourcing (CMO)

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite SAP ERP AGILE QAD Common Finance System (CFS) Hyland Unity Client (FinanceProd, OnBase) Financial Transaction Services (FTS)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER Intersect Ent / Medtronic 2021 - 2023

Performed source selection and procurement functions supporting direct and indirect materials and services, fixed assets, tooling, and production components. Rely on the master production schedule to manage purchase requests.

§Instrumental in identifying and tracking purchase-related issues and reviewing raw material inventory to ensure sufficient levels for order requirements.

§Engage Supplier Quality Engineer internal/external stakeholders, and various departments to optimize product supply, logistics, new product launches, quality assurance, purchasing, and productivity levels.

§Play a vital role in reducing inventory via lean delivery methods, Kanban’s, vendor-managed inventory, and JIT practices.

§Maintain key planning parameters, by monitoring lead times, safety stocks, EOQs, and costs.

§Inherited insufficient Supplier Particles Formula mixture. Met with the team to understand the process, conducted extensive research, and pinpointed ingredients required for each order.

§Took on an additional role as the Supplier Quality Engineer, charged with finding new supplier sources within a tight deadline, and completing quality paperwork and certifications required for in-stock and available for production use.

BUYER II San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 2019 - 2021

Provided exceptional buying support, by writing specifications, soliciting price quotations, devising a list of qualified suppliers, performing product research, analyzing requisitions and quote bids for compliance with purchasing criteria, and preparing timetables for competitive bid cycles.

§Reputation for preparing contracts, negotiating, and delivering terms and conditions for bidders, advertising and holding public openings for bids, and promptly responding to inquiries/concerns.

§Coordinated the purchase of commodities via CFS, OnBase, and FTS software systems.

§Awarded complex customized purchase orders, contracts, service agreements, and leases, processing change requests for POs, blanket orders, and service orders.

§Led the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) implementation, by cooperating with accounting and suppliers to initiate new software P2P contracts, trained finance team, and drafted supplier contracts comprised of project scope, cost, terms, and conditions.

SENIOR BUYER /PLANNER St. Jude / Abbott, Pleasanton, CA 2016 - 2018

Spearheaded buying objectives, by identifying raw materials, developing a comprehensive inventory plan, issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for assigned commodities, reviewing proposals, contract negotiating prices, and analyzing trends.

§Excelled at monitoring inventory and demand to prevent excess, obsolete, and/or expired materials.

§Managed materials database, PO status, and shipment tracking information via the ERP system.

§Drove compliance goals, by maintaining internal systems, resolving non-conformance, invoicing, packing slip, and certificate of compliance issues.

§Bridged the gap with production, stockroom, and QA personnel to maintain a constant flow of raw materials, monitor open purchase orders, ensure on-time deliveries (OTD), and enhance the manufacturing process.

§Conducted quarterly business reviews for strategic suppliers, performed purchase price variance approval, and validated lead times and safety stock levels for minimum quality accuracy.

Early Relevant Career: Senior Buyer/Planner Home Dialysis Plus, San Jose, CA Site Director CAAAE, San Jose, CA Senior Buyer/Planner Sonitus Medical, San Mateo, CA Material Senior Buyer/Planner Varian Medical, Palo Alto, CA Senior Buyer / Planner Thermo Fisher Senior Buyer / Planner Boston Scientific, Fremont, CA

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Canterbury University

Bachelor of Science, Management, University of Phoenix

Six Sigma, APICS CPIM Certificate – Solectron University

Project Management Certification – San Jose University

CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Fundraiser Co-Chairman & Parent Volunteer – Dr. Frank S. Greene / Greene Scholars Program

Member, Project Connection Global Management – Silicon Valley Inc., Institute for Supply Management

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