Heidi Bladen

Experience

1. Buyer Sourcing Specialist Buying and Procurement

   Baker Hughes

   Oct 2022 — Present · Minden, NV, US

   Experience in purchasing high running cable assemblies, custom materials, high running off-the- shelf material, custom sensors, electronics and software. • Interfaces with production/suppliers to schedule the receipt of raw material to meet production demand and ensuring the timely execution of MRP signals minimizing/managing potential line downs. • Issues purchase orders using sound purchasing practices ensuring applicable company and government regulations are followed. • Identifies and reacts to material plans that do not meet customer requirements with clear communication to materials leadership shaping resolution. • Develops supplier relationships building supplier delivery and inventory metrics accurate to plan. • Monitors implementation of corrective action plans. • Monitors and controls engineering changes for cut-over plans, as well as support. • Assists in facilitating material engineering changes with engineering team coordination of supply chain/engineering with the suppliers if necessary. • Meets the requirements of customer on-time delivery through tasks necessary to succeed. • Maintains VMI expectations with suppliers and assists the implementation of supplier VMI. • Updates supplier forecast and sends communication on regular basis. • Assists in maintaining supplier scorecards. • Trains other buyers within area of expertise. • Leads weekly supplier calls. • SAP and ARIBA user.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  BS, Business Admin/Marketing

• American Public University System

  Masters, Business Admin/Marketing

  2010 — 2013