HARRIET KING

(916)320-9533
harriet.king2522@att.net
www.linkedin.com/in/harrietdking

Folsom, CA 95630

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
PROCUREMENT | CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION |LOGISTICS AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
A proven track record of driving organizational performance through the alignment and execution of supply chain
and procurement operations vital to cost reduction and bottom-line profit improvement. Solid knowledge of all
phases of procurement management with an expertise in maximizing profitability, vendor management, cost control,
and strategic sourcing. A highly disciplined and resourceful team colleague with the capacity to effectively perform
in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities with ease while achieving organizational and customer
objectives. Works well with diverse groups while inspiring confidence at all levels.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Sourcing
End of Life Product Support
Price Strategies
Supplier Management
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word,
and PowerPoint

Purchase Order Management

Cost Control
Contracts Administration
Supplier Evaluation
ERP Systems Visual, Microsoft
AX Dynamics, QAD and SAP

New Product Introduction

Negotiations
Reverse and Process Engineering
PLM Systems- Agile and Windchill
Brio Query

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHILIPS COMPANY via RANDSTAD STAFFING, Rancho Cordova, CA|
January 2016 - Present
Philips Healthcare is a diversified worldwide company focused on improving peoples lives through meaningful innovations.
Senior Buyer
On contract supporting cardiac image-guided therapy systems and devices through the purchase and supplier
management of materials for production. Collaborate with engineers and quality assurance regarding supplier noncompliance issues and approved revisions. Resolve delivery and invoice reconciliation discrepancies to ensure ontime deliveries and perform weekly and monthly reporting to continually improve internal and external client and
supplier relationships of material workflow, inventory management and documented processes.
L3 COMMUNICATIONSNARDA MICROWAVE WEST, Folsom, CA|November 2014 November 2015
A worldwide leader in developing and delivering state-of-the art RF/microwave payload equipment for the Satellite/Space and Launch
Vehicle markets.
Senior Buyer
Supported R&D and Sustaining Engrg and production planning in the purchase of materials and services.
Liaison between internal clients and suppliers to ensure high quality components met current source control
drawing revisions and all exceptions clarified, negotiated, and appropriately incorporated for ECO releases
to meet its defense, space and commercial customer requirements.
Facilitated and collaborated Program Management, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Finance in various
projects and business reviews involving strategically sourcing suppliers and implementing and managing
internal process improvements resulting in consistent discount net terms receipts, inter-divisional shared
services and single source alternatives.
Accountable for commodity assigned purchase orders, blanket POs, subcontract management, requisitions,
contracts and non-conformances daily management, expedites and delivery issues ensuring appropriate
documentation accompanied shipment receipts and contract compliance. Analyzed and managed various
reports to maintain accurate data in support of weekly and monthly reporting for on-time delivery, lead
times and pricing.

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VOLCANO CORPORATION via AEROTEK, Rancho Cordova, CA | February 2013 November 2014
Volcano Corporation is revolutionizing the cardiac medical device industry with a broad suite of technologies that make imaging and
therapy simpler, more informative and less invasive.
Buyer/Planner
Performed routine to complex buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of high-impact supplies,
materials and services. Expedited as needed for production and served as liaison between suppliers and internal
departments. Resolved delivery, quality or other related issues with purchases and invoices. Participated in the
management of project plans and purchasing systems. Reviewed and analyzed requisitions, supply plans, blanket
purchase orders, and supplier and Kanban agreements. Tracked suppliers performance and supported supplier
quality assurance with business reviews. Prepared request for quotes and assisted in strategic sourcing initiatives.
WOODS FAMILY, Sacramento, CA |
May 2010 February 2013
Self-employed consultant and highly dependable and reliable caregiver committed to helping the elderly maintain quality in-home assisted
living.
Business Consultant/Caregiver
Provided care for an elderly client, preparing meals and assisting with activities of daily living. Transported client to
medical appointments, consulted and administered financial affairs, insurance claims and negotiated and assisted in
major purchases of amenities and durable medical equipment.
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY, Roseville, CA |
March 2000 - December 2009
HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, data storage, and networking hardware, designing software and delivering
services.
Strategic Procurement Specialist (2002-2009)
Provided supply chain management activities for new and end-of-life product support through strategic sourcing,
excess inventory management, contract negotiation and compliance, commodity procurement functions, vendor
management and logistics streamlining to define and maintain best business practices throughout the supply chain.
Coordination of day-to-day purchasing related activities including inventory analysis, financial reconciliation,
cost and lifetime buy avoidance, pricing, spend analysis, engineering change orders, non-conformance
discrepancy reporting and preparation for audits and business reviews.
Collaboratively facilitated material delivery processes to ensure on-time delivery, lead time reduction,
contract compliance and supplier adherence to negotiated key performance metrics and cost control targets.
Strategic Account Manager (2000-2002)
Fully managed all aspects of 1st and 2nd tier supplier support functions, ensuring total customer satisfaction through
effectively fulfilling external contractual obligations including on-time delivery, contract negotiations, competitive
pricing, scope of work, timely reconciliations and guaranteed minimum lifetime buys.
Integral contributor in providing a $1.9 million divisional cost savings through the execution of prescreening and out-of-warranty repair projects and reverse engineering initiatives to support contractual
obligations to customers.
Coordinated the transition of US repair to Penang, Malaysia ensuring critical cross-functional teams were
kept apprised and in sync with timelines.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Belleville Area College, Belleville, IL - Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Science
HP Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Hewlett-Packard Company
Allen School of Health Sciences, Phoenix, AZ - Diploma - Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding