Devin Browning

About Devin Browning

Analytical. Logical. Resourceful. Collaborative. Sometimes you have to serve in order to lead. When I led a shipping team, I was open to new ideas from and coached my employees, while delegating effectively. I am a collaborator. I listen to other people\'s ideas on how to improve processes. I am confident in my voice, and I hold myself and others accountable. I also know that people are a company\'s most valuable resource.Managing conflict is crucial too. I have worked with some intense people, and have done so harmoniously. I value working in a diverse work environment, and I enjoy challenging myself and co-workers to work within company processes while always looking for ways to do better. Having a positive outlook, a collaborative approach and a sense of humor certainly help in defusing tense situations.I take the time to figure out how people communicate and what they need to move forward to find solutions. This is where I excel, analyzing people and understanding what motivates them. I currently procure materials as a Senior Procurement Specialist Technical for Constellation\'s Dresden Nuclear power plant in Morris, Illinois. I previously served as the Site Supply Outage Scheduler (strategic expediting and coordinating of material delivery with various work groups). Currently, I am the primary Site Supply Material Analyst (collaborating with Design and Procurement Engineers to obtain replacement components or equivalent solutions). I am interested in Procurement Management, as leading and mentoring come naturally to me. Category Management and Strategic Sourcing interest me as well, as they offer better opportunities for me to implement more cost savings and operate more strategically. I want to be a part of an organization where I feel valued, challenged, and have opportunity for growth.Specialties: Procurement, Purchasing, Material Scheduling, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Category Management, Team Leading, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Supply Operations, Warehouse Operations, Process Improvement, Technical Rigor, Curious Mindset.

Experience

1. Senior Procurement Specialist Technical

   Constellation

   Feb 2019 — Present · Morris, IL, US

   Material Analyst: Site Supply owner of sourcing materials for the electrical & instrumentation / controls maintenance departments - including finding alternative part solutions for obsolete items.• Worked as Site Supply Outage Scheduler (2022): Strategic materials procurement & coordinating w/site stakeholders & corporate buyers to ensure a successful Refueling Outage • Create purchase orders for tactical buys (OpEx, CapEx, MRO) applying technical rigor for electrical & mechanical materials for online work schedule• Expedite critical parts w/site stakeholders\' approval for online scheduled work & for forced, maintenance & refuel outages• Initiate cost savings by cancelling purchase orders for rescheduled work/canceled demands, transfer materials from other sites to reduce inflating fleet inventory, obtain quotes from multiple vendors on high-cost purchases, & have equipment repaired instead of replaced when it is cost-effective

Education

• Aurora University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2012 — 2015

• Waubonsee Community College

  Associate's degree, Psychology

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Social Networking
• Warehousing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Documentation
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Distribution Center Operations
• Organizational & Writing Skills
• Purchasing
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Process Improvement
• Workplace Safety
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Research
• Communication
• Project Implementation
• Conflict Resolution
• Oral Communication
• Team Motivation
• Data Analysis
• Shipping & Receiving
• Employee Training
• Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Management
• Team Building
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Sap
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Inventory Management