Belinda Wilson
Belspring, VA
Summary
Dynamic sourcing and procurement professional with a proven track record at Kollmorgen, enhancing supply chain efficiency and reducing costs through strategic supplier relationships and supply chain optimization. Excelled in teamwork and collaboration, achieving significant improvements in materials management and procurement strategies. Skilled in cost analysis and adept at fostering supplier partnerships to ensure quality and competitive pricing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Sourcing Specialist
Kollmorgen
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Supported NA Materials and Operations teams with sourcing, purchasing and expedite of materials by establishing a solid supply chain to ensure current and future material flow.
- Evaluated supplier performance and worked with problem suppliers to improve quality and delivery.
- Worked cross functionally with Ops. Engineering and Quality to seek alternative solutions for unavailable/obsolete purchased materials and drive BOM updates.
- Managed PPV daily to ensure lowest possible cost of materials through negotiation and by building strong solid supplier relationships.
- Supported the materials teams as a leader at both Radford facilities through mentoring and coaching to help establish best practices around materials management (ie kanban, blanket contracts, PPV, Freight Costs) to reach OTD and Site PD objectives.
Buyer 3
Kollmorgen
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Buyer for the AKM, Brushless and Prototype product lines.
- Initiated all purchasing based on demand and kanban pulls and expedited accordingly.
- Negotiated material costs and blanket contracts with supply base.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Utilized Kanban set up and ongoing maintenance to ensure correct sizing based on material usage and upcoming demand.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Inside Sales Representative - International
Kollmorgen
01.2000 - 02.2018
- Global ISR supporting service and sales for Kollmorgen Global Strategic, OEM, AHTD accounts.
- Supported all Kollmorgen Interco/Intraco accounts domestically and globally.
- Improved customer satisfaction and strengthened relationships by providing prompt and accurate responses to inquiries.
- Worked cross functionally with PLM's, Sales and Ops to ensure good communications as to customer expectations around quality and delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pulaski Co Highschool
Dublin, VA06-1985
Skills
- Materials purchasing
- Supplier relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier evaluation and supply chain management
- Purchase order, contract blanket and kanban management
- Cost analysis and reduction
- Process improvement
- Strategic & Global sourcing and procurement strategy
Timeline
Site Sourcing Specialist
Kollmorgen
04.2019 - 07.2024
Buyer 3
Kollmorgen
02.2018 - 04.2019
Inside Sales Representative - International
Kollmorgen
01.2000 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Pulaski Co Highschool
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