Jennifer Walker
Lee's Summit
Summary
Results-driven procurement specialist with proven success in MRP fulfillment and supplier performance management. Strong background in inventory management and quality assurance, dedicated to optimizing supplier relationships and driving operational efficiency. Experienced procurement professional specializing in strategic sourcing and negotiation. Skilled in supplier relationship management and quality assurance, contributing to optimized inventory levels and enhanced supplier performance. Committed to delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer II Electronics
Smith and Loveless
Lenexa
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Procurement standard procedures
- Sourced single-source and one-time-use electronics to meet project requirements.
- MRP fulfillment requirements
- Inventory Management
- Implemented quality management processes to ensure compliance with product standards.
- Managed supplier sourcing, relationships, and performance to optimize procurement outcomes.
Buyer
Elecsys
Olathe
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed procurement standard procedures that streamlined operational processes.
- Sourced single source and commercial commodities to meet project requirements.
- MRP fulfillment requirements
- Inventory Management
- Quality and Non-Conformance Management
- Managed supplier sourcing, relationships, and performance to ensure quality compliance.
Buyer
Selex ES
Overland Park
06.2010 - 12.2017
- Sourced custom, single source, and commercial commodities to meet specific project requirements
- Executed supplier sourcing and managed relationships to improve performance.
- Ensured strict quality and adherence to specific customer need requirements in supplier selection
- Strict Quality and Specific Customer Need Requirements
- Developed procurement standard procedures to enhance consistency in purchasing processes
- MRP and Forecast fulfillment requirements
- Inventory Management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence01-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Administration
Platt Business College
Overland Park01-1989
Skills
- Problem solving
- Negotiation strategies
- Supply chain analysis
- Purchasing strategy development
- Negotiation
- Procurement planning
- Strategic sourcing
- MRP fulfillment
- Commodity sourcing
- Supplier performance management
- Inventory control
- Cost analysis
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Continuous Improvement Performance Award
- Presidential Outstanding Performance Awar
Timeline
Buyer II Electronics
Smith and Loveless
03.2022 - 02.2024
Buyer
Elecsys
01.2018 - 01.2020
Buyer
Selex ES
06.2010 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Psychology
University of Kansas
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Administration
Platt Business College