Shawnda Albritton
Ventura
Summary
Procurement professional bringing valuable experience in sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation, consistently delivering impactful improvements. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, adaptable to shifting priorities. Proficient in strategic procurement planning and supplier relationship management, with focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sr. Procurement Specialist
Fujifilm Biotechnologies
11.2023 - Current
- Developed category strategies within the MRO category to support strategic corporate initiatives, reduce operating costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Worked with key suppliers to increase network savings and efficiencies through strategic agreements, improved payments terms and quoting activities.
- In order to support corporate goals of network alignment across sites, I actively perform stakeholder mapping and engagement activities for better collaboration.
- Developed category management strategies to maximize value from specific spend areas while minimizing risk exposure.
- Led the selection process of new suppliers, resulting in increased competition and better value propositions.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Manage all purchasing activities in ERP of direct materials to support manufacturing.
- Work with suppliers to identify and implement strategic agreements to ensure continuity of supply.
- Supported implementation of SAP and e-procurement tool for indirect purchases.
- Partnered with end users to develop strategies for cost savings and efficiency gains across various categories of spend.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and policies.
- Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers, improving collaboration throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Reduced lead times, negotiated contracts with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Successfully established supplier relationship management forums, such as business reviews and regular program calls, for critical suppliers of materials in a dynamic start-up setting.
- Through strategic supply agreements and the RFQ process, I was able to drive $1.6M of material cost savings for cleaning, gowning and safety materials.
- Managed purchasing activities in ERP of materials and services to support Manufacturing and ensure continuity of supply.
- Established strategic supply agreements with critical suppliers to help ensure supply continuity and reduce lead time.
- Working closely with several cross functional stakeholder groups to drive sourcing and procurement initiatives for multiple categories including external labs as well as Manufacturing.
- Developed purchasing strategies and negotiated strategic supply agreements for further cost savings.
- Partnered closely with Supplier Quality to ensure production materials and suppliers are qualified appropriately and meet regional pharmacopeia standards.
- Worked closely with the Materials Sciences team to support second sourcing and contingency planning for material risk mitigation.
- Working closely with Finance I helped reconcile invoice discrepancies and budgetary shortfalls.
Sr. Buyer
Shire
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed key supplier relationships covering $20M of direct material spend.
- Managed and supported ongoing supplier programs and new supplier related projects.
- Working closely with Category Managers, I implemented strategies and programs to reduce cost through supplier negotiations and other Procurement best practices.
- Managed the Supplier Scorecard process and Business reviews for supplier KPI monitoring in order to ensure quality requirements, optimized cost, and On time delivery goals are met while ensuring supply continuity.
- Assisted in the annual standard costing process and provided price forecasts.
- Partnering with the cross functional team I identified risk mitigation plans for my assigned commodities and monitored major price/availability fluctuations that could impact the Plant's cost &/or ability to conduct business.
- Working closely with Supply Chain Planning, I helped implement order efficiencies which led to cost savings.
- Provide consultation to management and other groups regarding supplier/commodity issues, which impact operations and provide purchasing and supplier management expertise to technical, engineering staffs.
- Reviewed and submitted Scopes of Work for indirect suppliers to support CAPEX and OPEX projects at the site.
- Supported the indirect ordering process through Coupa business system.
Sr. Buyer
Agilent Technologies
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Selected/analyzed the supply base to develop and execute strategies and commodity plans for direct and indirect materials and services to support production and manufacturing.
- Established and managed supplier relationships including negotiating contracts and prices, monitoring supplier performance and driving supplier quality initiatives with a varied set of Life Science commodity suppliers.
- Developed and implemented cost reduction plans and continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
- Prepared and processed purchase orders to MRP driven demand forecasts in Oracle to assure the supply of direct production materials as well as PO creation for indirect materials and services.
- Worked closely with the Engineering, Production, and Planning teams, to ensure that operational procurement activities support and align with cross functional objectives.
- Active participant in the review of non-conforming materials, returns of defective product to supplier and coordination with QA, shipping, and Accounting to manage impact to production.
- Reviewed and approved material changes (MCO and ECO) for assigned commodity/product family and ensure dispositions or effectivity dates are adhered to by suppliers.
Supplier Program Manager
Occam Networks
06.2007 - 02.2011
- Managed all commercial elements and projects for designated raw material suppliers and contract manufacturers as part of a fully outsourced, Telecommunications, global supply chain including contract development and negotiations, cost management, supplier performance evaluation and relationship management.
- Established and maintained collaborative relationships with suppliers while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with company expectations.
- Worked with various levels of management on aligning procurement and sourcing strategies with corporate goals.
- Working cross functionally with engineering and purchasing team developed and implemented supply strategies to ensure supply continuity and support new product introductions.
- Led sourcing selections through the RFQ process.
Supply Chain Manager
Dilithium Networks
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Managed all strategic and tactical global supply chain related programs and projects including contract development, supplier performance reviews, and database management.
- Acted as key point of contact for all suppliers. Managed key supplier relationships through regular business reviews and weekly calls as well as site visits and occasional audits.
- Managed purchase orders and material planning, coordinated shipments and expedited with suppliers as needed.
- Implemented program for conversion of manufacturing solution to 100% outsourced model, resulting in cost savings and improved quality.
Order Administrator
Advanced Fibre Communications
10.2000 - 04.2004
- Processed sales orders and oversaw order fulfilment.
- Worked closely with Planning and Logistics functions to see that orders were fulfilled on time. Managed customer calls regarding order status, material availability and fulfilment.
- Supported Account Management and Field Sales on order related inquiries/requests. Participated in the development and implementation of a new ERP system, BAAN.
Education
Bachelors of Science -
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Murfreesboro, TN08.2000
Skills
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Strong PC Skills
- Contract Administration
- Presentations
- Procure-to-Pay
- Supply Chain Management
- Sourcing
- Stakeholder Management
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement process improvement
- Strategic sourcing
- Global procurement
- Cost reduction strategies
- Category management
Timeline
Global Sr. Procurement Specialist
Fujifilm Biotechnologies
11.2023 - Current
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
11.2022 - 11.2023
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc
02.2018 - 10.2022
Sr. Buyer
Shire
03.2016 - 02.2018
Sr. Buyer
Agilent Technologies
03.2015 - 12.2015
Supplier Program Manager
Occam Networks
06.2007 - 02.2011
Supply Chain Manager
Dilithium Networks
03.2005 - 04.2007
Order Administrator
Advanced Fibre Communications
10.2000 - 04.2004
Bachelors of Science -
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
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