Audra Campbell
@audracampbell
Procurement and strategic sourcing specialist focused on MRO/indirect spend, uptime, cost control, and compliant purchasing.
What I'm looking for
I’m a procurement specialist with over 20 years buying MRO and indirect materials for North American manufacturing plants. My strength is sourcing spare parts, industrial supplies, construction materials, and facility services while negotiating directly with distributors and OEM suppliers to keep plants running and costs in check.
In my current role, I run a high-volume B2B procurement desk, turning around quotes for plant sites across North America. I compare suppliers by price, lead time, and service level, negotiate contract terms, track supplier performance (on-time delivery, fill rates, quality), and step in early when supply risk appears—using SAP Ariba and Microsoft Business Central daily to manage requisitions and POs.
Previously, I served as a delegated buyer for Ford Motor Company’s indirect procurement, handling construction materials, contracted services, and forklift spare parts under Ford’s procurement rules. I built commodity strategy using preferred supplier lists and sourcing frameworks, kept PO records audit-ready, and partnered with accounts payable to resolve invoice issues—backed by years of hands-on MRO and operations support.
Experience
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Strategic Sourcing (MRO & Indirect)
Global Parts & Maintenance
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Procures MRO and indirect materials using a compare-and-select approach across suppliers based on price, lead time, and service level to maintain plant uptime. Tracks supplier performance (on-time delivery, fill rates, quality) and uses SAP Ariba and Microsoft Business Central to manage requisitions and POs.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Global Parts & Maintenance
Jan 2003 - Present (23 years 6 months)
Runs a high-volume procurement desk sourcing spare parts, industrial consumables, safety supplies, and maintenance materials for plant sites across North America. Negotiates MRO/distribution and OEM supply pricing and contract terms and supports maintenance and operations leaders on time-sensitive orders.
Pilates Instructor
Core Collective
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Planned and taught reformer Pilates classes for up to 18 clients, adjusting programming for beginners and clients working around physical limitations.
Delegated Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Ford Motor Company
Jan 2016 - Jan 2021 (5 years)
Served as a delegated buyer handling construction materials, contracted services, and forklift spare parts under Ford procurement rules. Built sourcing frameworks and preferred supplier lists, managed purchase orders under spend thresholds, and negotiated vendor pricing while maintaining audit-ready PO records and coordinating with accounts payable on invoice issues.
MRO & Operations Support
Global Parts & Maintenance
Jan 2003 - Jan 2016 (13 years)
Provided day-to-day purchasing and invoice processing for MRO and operational supplies supporting plant operations across multiple accounts. Worked with internal teams to find alternative suppliers and reduce lead times on difficult-to-source items.
Business Office Assistant
Saline Area Schools
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009 (0 months)
Handled invoice processing, purchase order entry, and student registration for the school business office.
Varsity Cheer Coach
Saline Area Schools
Jan 1999 - Jan 2002 (3 years)
Managed scheduling, logistics, and team communication for a competitive varsity cheer program.
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