Edda de Jesus

About Edda de Jesus

As a seasoned executive and consultative client partner with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in driving transformative results through strategic leadership, planning, and collaboration. My career spans diverse markets, including aviation, banking, and manufacturing, where I’ve built a reputation for fostering business growth and delivering exceptional client service.Currently, I serve as Business Development Director and Operations Leader for MD Turbines\' new state-of-the-art supply chain facility. In this role, I oversee a pivotal component of our aviation services, leveraging cutting-edge inventory management and operational efficiencies to elevate client satisfaction and streamline the engine teardown, repair, and supply chain processes. I bring extensive expertise in negotiation, vendor management, contract reviews, and operational cost analysis, ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients and driving efficiency across the supply chain.Highlights of my career include growing MD Turbines into a recognized leader in the aviation industry, leading a team of nearly 200 employees, and achieving sustained revenue growth. I’m proud to have established a culture of excellence, earning the trust and respect of colleagues, clients, and vendors alike.Beyond the office, I’m deeply committed to community service. As a founding member of the MD Turbines Foundation and Ageless World of Dance, I’ve partnered with veterans’ organizations to raise over for charitable causes, reflecting my passion for supporting those who serve and enriching the community.Specialties- Operations leadership for supply chain and aviation services- Strategic planning and process optimization- Negotiation and vendor management- Contract reviews and compliance oversight- Operational cost analysis and optimization- Client engagement and relationship management- Team development and organizational growthLet’s Connect:I welcome connections with professionals passionate about aviation, logistics, and community impact.

Experience

1. Vice President, Business Development & Vendor Management Cross-functional Leader

   Md Turbines

   Jul 2024 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   A key leader in client engagement and service delivery through tremendous business growth and 8-fold increase in workforce, I currently enable tools and services that support client servicing. As Vice President, IT Sourcing & Vendor Management, I provide commercial leadership around project risk assessment, profitability, and negotiation, coordinating cross-functionally with HR, marketing, operations, and finance. Develop and implement vendor category management strategies and procurement processes. driving cost-effectiveness and strong supplier relationships. Managed IT infrastructure, permits, and vendor bids for a new 185K sq. ft. facility, overseeing all expenses to stay within budget and timeline. Oversaw systems integration, updating the vendor list to Quantum Systems, setting up a vendor approval process across all departments. Conducted an audit of IT services billing for 20••••24 and analyzed data to find ways to reduce costs.

Education

• University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

  BS, Industrial Engineering

  1995 — 1999