Strategic Procurement
Category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract governance aligned to quality and compliance goals.
- Supplier scorecards
- Contract negotiation
- Cost analysis & PPV
About
Driving resilient procurement for global operations.
I am a procurement specialist with deep experience across production control, supplier development, and inventory management. I translate business goals into sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and delivery while protecting day-to-day operations.
Colleagues count on me to anticipate demand, remove bottlenecks, and communicate clearly across production, logistics, and finance. I build trust with suppliers, coach cross-functional teams, and ensure every decision is backed by accurate data.
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Industries
Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing
Available for
Procurement Leadership - Hybrid
Expertise
Operational capabilities I rely on daily.
Operations Planning
Translating forecasts into production-ready schedules while protecting inventory health and customer commitments.
- MRP (JDE, QAD)
- Demand forecasting
- Capacity planning
Continuous Improvement
Driving lean initiatives, audit readiness, and cross-plant alignment to sustain performance gains.
- Lean manufacturing
- ISO 9001 audits
- Kanban systems
Case Studies
Examples of procurement leadership in action.
Built a rapid-response sourcing model for LEGO packaging at Truvant, consolidating supplier data, reducing inventory variance by 22%, and safeguarding seasonal launches.
Request debriefRedesigned production schedules and material triggers, aligning procurement with capacity shifts and improving on-time shipment performance by 17%.
Request debriefLed tooling validation, PPAP coordination, and early supplier involvement to support a multi-category transfer with zero disruption to customer orders.
Request debriefImplemented kanban and backlog reporting for Chromalox, shrinking rush orders by 35% and giving leadership real-time visibility to material exposure.
Request debriefJourney
Leading procurement, planning, and supplier partnerships.
Procurement Specialist - Truvant
2023 - Present | Fort Worth, TXOversee LEGO procurement programs, orchestrate cross-functional planning, and maintain audit-ready records that keep production on time and within budget.
Production Control Specialist - Parker Hannifin
2021 - 2023 | Mansfield, TXAuthored master schedules, synchronized procurement and logistics, and drove inventory reduction initiatives supporting division-wide efficiency targets.
Supplier Development Engineer - Chromalox
2018 - 2019 | Nuevo Laredo, MXDirected supplier selection, validated tooling, and partnered with engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost performance at launch.
Buyer & Planner - Chromalox
2013 - 2018 | Nuevo Laredo, MXManaged MRP messages, negotiated pricing, resolved material variances, and coordinated cross-border procurement for high-volume assemblies.
Production Line Leader - Chromalox
2011 - 2013 | Nuevo Laredo, MXOptimized line setup, trained new associates, and delivered consistent throughput while upholding safety and quality requirements.
Voices
Trusted by operations and supply chain leaders.
"Ana understands the pressures of high-volume launches. She anticipates risks, keeps LEGO stakeholders informed, and protects our delivery promises."
"Her ability to balance supplier relationships with production realities helped us hit aggressive cost targets without sacrificing quality."
Contact
Let's strengthen your supply chain.
Share your procurement or operations challenge and I will respond within two business days with recommendations and next steps.