Maina Vlcek
SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE | BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION CONSULTANT | PROCESS INNOVATION
- Role
- Procurement Specialist at EDL
- Location
- East Lansing, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maina Vlcek
Experienced Supply Chain professional with over 15 years’ experience supporting…
Experience
Procurement Specialist
Jan 2025 — Present · MI, US
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance- Manage supplier contracts, renewals, and preferred vendor lists, consolidating the supplier base where possible- Coordinate purchase requisitions across multiple site locations, ensuring compliance with company policies- Reconcile purchase orders, investigate variances, and approve within management-defined limits- Resolve discrepancies with vendors, negotiating solutions to maintain service levels- Monitor and manage open orders, maintaining accurate delivery dates and closing obsolete purchase orders- Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align technical specifications and operational requirements- Support the preparation of detailed purchase specifications and scopes of work- Oversee month-end reporting and provide data-driven insights to management- Liaise with internal teams to train and support in procurement systems and processes- Contribute to safety and compliance programs by adhering to company health and safety policies- Drive special projects and growth initiatives as assigned by management- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal management, suppliers, and end-users.
Education
Centro Universitário UNA
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2008 — 2008
PUC Minas
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, International Business
2003 — 2007
Sebrae / Fundação Torino
Administration (Technical course)
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Logistics
- Customs Regulations
- Microsoft Excel
- Export
- Material Requirements Planning (Mrp)
- Import
- Mrp
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Microsoft Office
- Six Sigma
- International Trade
- Inventory Management
- Transportation
- International Logistics
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Analysis
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation
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