Milissa B.

About Milissa B.

With over 30 years of experience in the purchasing profession, I am a seasoned procurement manager with a passion for process improvement, cost savings, and analytical skills. I currently lead the procurement team at Inovar Packaging Group, a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions for various markets. My mission is to optimize inventory, reduce costs, and ensure quality and customer satisfaction. I value collaboration, innovation, and excellence, and I strive to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team.In my previous role as a Purchasing Manager at MCC Label, I was responsible for the material purchasing for two of the largest manufacturing facilities in the company. I managed a team of employees and oversaw the supply execution, forecasting, capacity planning, and reporting of results with KPIs. I also facilitated contracts, stocking agreements, and claims management for raw materials and indirect supplies. I leveraged my finance degree and lean six sigma experience to implement process improvement initiatives that increased efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Experience

1. Corporate Procurement Manager

   Inovar Packaging Group

   May 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Acts as a strategic liaison between all locations to manage organizational spend, maximize vendor relationships and mitigate potential risks.Manages the procurement information including market analyses, recalls or material changes and rebates volumes. Holds a monthly informational meeting to provide up to date information to the locations.Works closely with General Managers, local Procurement Teams, Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Service and Sales to achieve synergies and cost savings. Point person for the Sustainability Committee to provide new technologies, track legislations and facilitating the development of corporate sustainable policies.

Education

• Northern Michigan University

  Finance

  1986 — 1990

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Healthcare Management
• Strategic Planning
• Operations Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Sales
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Access
• Microsoft Word
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Leadership
• New Business Development