Michelle Schluentz

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:

o Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement plans to optimize cost savings, quality, and delivery of supplies and equipment.

o Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best pricing, terms, and conditions, ensuring favorable outcomes for the organization.

o Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers and products to find cost-effective solutions and expand the supplier network.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management:

o Manage and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing suppliers, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operations and issue resolution.

o Monitor, evaluate, and report on supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

Market Analysis & Inventory Control:

o Monitor inventory levels, track orders, and coordinate with internal teams (e.g., inventory, production) to forecast demand and ensure timely delivery and appropriate stock levels.

o Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure the safe and timely arrival of products, coordinating communication and working with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction.

Compliance & Process Improvement:

o Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

o Streamline procurement processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement within the department.

o Prepare and review purchase orders, and other procurement documentation, maintaining accurate records in the procurement software/ERP system.

o Maintain Approved Vendor List (AVL)

o Make sure we comply with all AS9100 requirements.

o Assist Quality Team with updating Procedure Manuals.

oProcurement of electronic components

oPurchase all indirect material for company

oDrive for improvement in supplier relations for better quality and cost systems

oTrack supplier performance

oScreen all incoming applicants

oTelephone pre-screening interviews

oTermination files

oMaintained employee files

oSafety training and orientation for all new employees

oHelp accounts receivable and payable

oMaintain all training records for the company

oAnswer multi-line phones

oGeneral Front Office clerical tasks

oTrack, Receive, and Inspect incoming materials

oHelp maintain all process procedures in the company

oMaintain approved vendor list

oMake sure we comply with all AS9100 and ISO-13485 requirements

oInvoice / Purchase Order entry into QuickBooks

Lean 5S system implications

Multitask under pressure and time constraints