Work Experience

Hyundai Motor America, Fountain Valley, CA
Subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group and Distributor of Hyundai vehicles that are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide.

Assistant Manager, Purchasing Projects (2022 – Present)
Reports to Senior Manager, Purchasing

  • Work closely, with early involvement to assist, direct, and mentor departments in best purchasing practices, and strategic planning/scheduling of complex initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Business Division and Purchasing management on strategic planning and analysis of complex initiatives and projects.
  • Consistently provide a high-level of customer service, while assisting Business Division with sourcing of qualified suppliers, development of specifications, scope of services development for contracting, and leverage services across multiple divisions where possible.
  • Knowledge of contracting and preparation; proficient in preparation of scope writing.
  • Strive to achieve cost savings/avoidance and bring added value to the purchase of goods and services related to Marketing and Sales organization.
  • Consistently promote early purchasing involvement.
  • Serve as a business consulting partner to responsible Business Division(s).
  • Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships including review of performance on a regular basis.
  • Analyze the company’s purchasing requirements, research market conditions, and recommend strategic improvements to streamline the purchasing procedures.
  • Prepare reports on utilization, cost savings, supplier performance and project scheduling.

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC, Seal Beach, CA
Manufacturer of prescription medicine PROVENGE (sipuleucel-T) that is used to treat certain patients with advanced prostate cancer. Division of 650 employees with annual revenue of $450 million.

Senior Buyer, Indirect (2019 – 2022)
Reported to Manager of Sourcing and Procurement. Manage annual purchases of $80 million.

  • Lead Strategic Sourcing Methodology initiative with stakeholders for acquiring Facilities Management Services (FMS) resulting in improving efficiency in contracts to pay process from 60% to 99% achieving a 3-year savings of $700K.
  • Negotiated Material, Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies through Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) resulting in achieving savings of 28%.
  • Lead project for centralizing Regulated Medical Waste removal services resulting in improving efficiency from 60% to 99% achieving annual savings of $100,000.
  • Facilitate Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), Exhibits, and Contracts with key stakeholders and suppliers resulting in mitigating risks by 99%.
  • Partner with Group Purchasing Organizations in identifying opportunities to reduce spend.
  • Support and maintain the implementation of sourcing and procurement policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for the acquisition of indirect goods and services related to marketing and events, facilities, human resources, warehouse, information technology, manufacturing laboratory, and travel.
  • Develop and manage internal and external relationship with a focus on a continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Engages and establishes business partnership with cross functional leadership across Dendreon to collaborate, influence, and drive sourcing strategies and procurement opportunities.
  • Identify potential procurement risks and provide direction to develop risk mitigation plans.
  • Facilitate and negotiate supplier proposals and contracts with key stakeholder, supplier, and legal department.
  • Lead, manage, and facilitate RFx process.
  • Manage requisition-to-pay (R2P) process of indirect goods and services using Infor ERP Lx applications.
  • Provides employees with continuous training and support in submitting purchase requisitions using Infor ERP Lx resulting to increased compliance to 99%.

Flux Cap Group LLC, Cypress, CA
Reseller and distributor of outdoor sporting goods. Small business owner with annual revenue of $250,000.

Procurement and Supply Management (2010 – 2018)

  • Developed an ecommerce website increasing product sales by 75%.
  • Developed seamless integration between website back-end and accounting software resulting in 50% increase in efficiency in processing customer orders.
  • Collaborated with website developer in creating search engine optimization strategy resulting to increased website traffic by 30%.
  • Planned and performed all business functions of the company consistent with goals and objectives.
  • Developed and integrated the functional strategies of the company utilizing expertise to reach financial and operational objectives.

MSC Software Corporation, Newport Beach, CA
Develops simulation software technology that enables engineers to validate and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Division of 1,400 employees in 20 countries with annual revenue of $800 million.

Senior Buyer and Travel Manager (2004 – 2009)
Reported to Vice President of Business Management. Managed annual purchases of $55 million.

  • Led the implementation of standardization of indirect goods and services achieving annual savings of $500K.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders and led implementation of strategic sourcing of printing, fulfillment, facilities, information technology, and global travel goods and services achieving annual savings of $1 million.
  • Led implementation of Nationwide hotel and car rental program achieving annual savings of $700K.
  • Developed and implemented Corporate Credit Card, policies, and quarterly global travel newsletter resulting in increased communication and travel compliance more than 85%.
  • Performed continuous review and improvement of Corporate Purchasing, Global Travel and Corporate Credit Card processes and procedures.
  • Managed requisition-to-pay (R2P) process of indirect goods and services using Oracle iProcurement applications.
  • Provided employees with training and support in submitting electronic requisitions using Oracle iProcurement applications resulting to increased compliance from 70% to 90%.
  • Provided employees with training and support in submitting travel requests using Concur resulting to increased compliance to 99%.
  • Collaborated with internal customers in developing an aggregated, organized, and clear set of product and service requirements for RFx process.
  • Maintained Purchasing and Travel intranet sites resulting to increased awareness and communication.
  • Reviewed and negotiated supplier proposals and contracts/agreements with legal department.
  • Represented MSC Software Corporation and participated in travel and supply management association meetings to remain current on the competitive environment, product pricing trends and industry best practices. Established and maintained contacts within supply management and travel industries.

Child Care Resource Center, Van Nuys, CA
A non-profit organization funded by California Department of Education (CDE) and State of California, manages and provides assistance to families in selecting child care and early childhood education. Division of 800 employees with annual budget of $300 million.

Head of Purchasing Department/Purchasing Agent (2000 – 2004)
Reported to Chief Financial Officer. Managed annual purchases of $25 million.

  • Implemented policies and procedures for a newly created Purchasing Department resulting in increased compliance more than 90%.
  • Led cross functional team in implementing Bellwether Purchasing Software resulting in streamlining and improving the efficiency of requisition-to-pay (R2P) process from 50% to 99%.
  • Standardized goods and services achieving annual savings of up to $750,000.
  • Managed Small, Minority, and Women owned business development program exceeding goals for annual spend and growth of diversity base by 10% to 30% annually.
  • Responsible for the acquisition of all indirect goods and services utilized by all employees of the agency.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase requisition, purchase order and maintenance agreements and ensured accuracy and alignment with established supplier agreements and agency policies.
  • Managed purchasing department staff.
  • Conducted strategic sourcing of tenant improvement for Head Start/Pre-School Facilities achieving 25% cost reduction.

Valcom Computer Center, Irvine, CA
Reseller of computer software and hardware to government and K-12 schools under California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS). Division of 20 employees with annual revenue of $35 million.

Buyer (1997 – 2000)

  • Responsible for purchase of computer systems, software, hardware and licensing programs. Researched and negotiated for the best value terms and delivery commitments with computer distribution channels and resellers. Annual buying responsibility of $10 million.

Continental Abrasives, Irvine, CA
Manufacturer of grinding and cut off wheels. Division of 30 employees with annual revenue of $30 million.

Buyer (1996 – 1997)

  • Performed MRP (material requirement planning), Kanban system and purchased raw materials and related items necessary for the manufacture of abrasive products. Negotiated the best price terms from local and international suppliers.
  • Coordinated with Sales and Management Department on current status of open orders. Maintained stock status reports on over 200 product groups. Updated current inventory level and monthly sales history. Received materials and maintained inventory in two local and six out-of-state warehouses. Annual buying responsibility of $5 million.

Future Computing Solutions, Yorba Linda, CA
Provides IT solutions from data management to purchasing supplies. Division of 20 employees with annual revenue of $15 million.

Buyer (1995 – 1996)

  • Processed sales orders and acquired computer systems, software, and hardware for resale to corporate accounts. Maintained open order status report for all distribution channels. Received all orders and processed and monitored customer invoices.
  • Annual buying responsibility of $1 million.
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