Supply Chain professional
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LYNDA C. WALKER
***** ********* ***** **., ****, TX 77449 (C) 832-***-**** ad8w0f@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Performance-driven Procurement professional skilled in meeting and/or exceeding goals and
expectations. A dedicated employee with high integrity, strong work ethic and great
leadership skills. Able to prioritize and manage multiply tasks.
SKILLS
Cost Negotiation Corporate Training
MS Office SAP
JD Edwards Oracle R12
Enwis Syteline
SharePoint Glovia
Strategic Planning Sage 100Web-based reporting tools
Auditing Web-based portal maintenance
WORK HISTORY
May 2022 - Present
Expeditor Nexans Amercable Katy, TX
Ensure on time delivery of all products and services for Arkansas and Katy locations.
Prepare, submit and track RFQ’s.
Examine production schedule to ensure compliance with production plans.
Communicate with suppliers daily for the status of parts and services.
Ensure interdepartmental communication for improved coordination of productive operations.
Collaborate with Project managers\stakeholders for updates on delivery time lines.
Invoice reconciliation.
May 2021- May 2022
Sourcing Specialist/Buyer Baker Hughes (Sunrise Systems) Houston, TX
Contribute to comprehensive commodity and sourcing strategies.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to execute sourcing initiatives including the competitive bidding process.
Provide updates and weekly reports detailing progress of supplier OTD/Past Due purchase orders.
Create and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external partners.
Prepare and submit solicitation of bids (RFQs) with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions.
Place purchase orders.
June 2019-August 2020
Buyer National Oilwell Varco Houston, TX
September 2008-August 2015
Mgr Supplier Performance & Reporting National Oilwell Varco Houston, TX
Procure all materials for 4 major product lines including Choke and Kill, Draw Works and HPU.
Responsible for procuring good demand for all North American Facilities.
Negotiate product costs, execute cost improvements.
Convert purchase requisitions to PO’s within a 3 day turn around.
Review drawings and specs to accurately identify purchase order requirements.
Meet audit requirements of ISO and API.
Manage a staff of 3 direct reports.
Wrote work instructions for POC reporting/auditing and troubleshooting processes.
Develop corporate training materials as well as conduct corporate training.
Remedy Helpdesk tickets.
Create, manage and track buyer and supplier compliance on a weekly basis.
Implement and manage the Supplier Rating scorecard.
Liaison for multiple global site locations.
Measure and analyze all top tier suppliers on quality and delivery on a weekly basis along with other KPI’s.
Conduct quarterly supplier POC audits both locally and internationally.
Conduct annual employee performance/salary reviews.
September 2018-February 2019
Procurement Manager Pharos Marine (Robert Half) Houston, TX
Align with multiple suppliers to secure best cost, delivery and quality for stock and non-stock parts.
Negotiate and manage supply chain purchasing agreements and blanket purchase orders.
Submit and evaluate RFQ’s for competitive cost and delivery.
Manage the sourcing of potential suppliers for defined scope of work.
Maintain supplier data base.
Collaborate and foster a strong and successful culture between supply chain, sales and operations.
Manage vendor invoice discrepancies.
APRIL 2017-OCTOBER 2017
Quality and Safety Mgr Absolute Metal Products Houston, TX
Development, implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System and ensure that the QMS conforms to customer, internal, ISO 9001, and regulatory/legal requirements.
Create, document and implement in-process and final inspection criteria and procedures.
Lead and support quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service.
Investigate and correct customer issues and complaints relating to quality.
Design, develop and implement quality control training programs.
Ensure evaluation of, and reporting on, vendor quality systems.
Manage the monitoring, measurement, and review of internal processes.
JUNE 2016-APRIL 2017
Buyer TPI Staffing (Emerson) Houston, TX
Work with Materials Compliance and suppliers to address REACH & RoHS directives.
Confer with Quality, Engineering & Marketing to clarify specs and ensure quality standards.
Monitory shipments to achieve on time delivery requirements.
Establish and maintain rapport with suppliers to ensure high level of focus on total quality.
Cost negotiation.
Place orders for all assigned materials.
Expedite purchase orders.
Standardize tools, equipment and supplies to reduce cost.
AUGUST 2015-JANUARY 2016
Inventory Specialist TPI Staffing (SMI) Houston, TX
Conducted pricing analysis and reviews.
Managed inventory reporting.
Add/changed inventory part numbers.
Initiate adjustments for AP/AR processing.
Issue weekly tonnage reports to suppliers and customers.
Calculate and submit monthly fuel surcharge updates.
Record inventory adjustments for month end.
NOVEMBER 2006-AUGUST 2008
Project Buyer J. Ray McDermott Houston, TX
Procured engineered equipment on a project basis and per customer requirements.
Prepared and submitted request for quote/request for bid.
Conduct analysis/evaluation of bid submissions for best price/best delivery.
Enter PO’s in to ERP system.
Work with preferred suppliers to achieve continuous improvement.
Expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
Participate in supplier kick-off meetings.
EDUCATION
2015 - Green Belt: Six Sigma, Houston, TX
1994 - Certificate: Advanced Office Careers, Computech Vocational School, Houston, Tx
1993 - Certificate: Accredited Purchasing Practioner, University of Wisconsin-Correspondence
1989 – High School Diploma: Deer Park High School, Deer Park, Tx
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