Katie Haepers
Acton
Summary
Procurement professional with robust background in supply chain management and strategic sourcing. Known for enhancing procurement processes and forging strong vendor relationships to deliver cost-effective solutions. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving strategic purchasing goals, ensuring adaptability to changing market conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer: Supply Chain Management
Walmart Advanced Systems and Robotics
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Alert Innovation
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw and maintained inventory for site installations and hundreds of off-the-shelf parts.
- Collaborated with engineers on change orders and communicated effectively with suppliers.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers that positively impacted cash flow while maintaining strong working relationships.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring dependable delivery schedules and consistent quality of products.
Buyer
Alert Innovation
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Successfully transitioned requisitions for hundreds of non-inventory parts from QuickBooks to Eyvo ERP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and conducted training sessions for employees.
- Controlled inventory by optimizing material organization.
- Led Logistics for a team of over 200 employees during a global pandemic, coordinating, rerouting, and managing warehouse delivery operations.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
International Process Administrator
Lantheus Medical Imaging
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Provided executive administrative support to international sales regions, ensuring smooth operations.
- Reviewed and analyzed contracts and purchase orders from customers and communicated needs to all necessary departments.
- Supported the business by partnering with Supply Chain to provide and manage international forecasts in order to ensure available inventory is in place.
- Worked closely with Logistics on setting up bookings for time sensitive outbound international shipments.
Education
MicroMasters - Supply Chain Management
MITx
Cambridge, MA06-2023
Master of Arts - Healthcare Communication
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA05-2007
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement expertise
- Cost reduction strategies
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Customer service focus
Certification
Purchasing for Manufacturing Training Course-American Purchasing Society
Timeline
Senior Buyer: Supply Chain Management
Walmart Advanced Systems and Robotics
03.2024 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Alert Innovation
10.2022 - 03.2024
Buyer
Alert Innovation
03.2019 - 10.2022
International Process Administrator
Lantheus Medical Imaging
04.2016 - 03.2019
Purchasing for Manufacturing Training Course-American Purchasing Society
MicroMasters - Supply Chain Management
MITx
Master of Arts - Healthcare Communication
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Similar Profiles
ALEX GERBERALEX GERBER
Head of Platform Engineering at WALMART ADVANCED SYSTEMS AND ROBOTICSHead of Platform Engineering at WALMART ADVANCED SYSTEMS AND ROBOTICS
Zeshan KhetaniZeshan Khetani
Senior Manager, Product Sustainment Engineering at Walmart Advanced Systems and RoboticsSenior Manager, Product Sustainment Engineering at Walmart Advanced Systems and Robotics
Bishwash SapkotaBishwash Sapkota
Commissioning/Operation Engineer at Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics (Contract through Apex Systems LLC)Commissioning/Operation Engineer at Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics (Contract through Apex Systems LLC)