Audrey Vargas

Support quoting, sourcing, and procurement for metal components, cables, electronics, and molded parts. Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, and capabilities to support purchasing decisions and reduce total cost.

Delivered $3M+ in annual cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and costed BOM optimization across $158M in spend. Led purchasing, planning, and material readiness for high-mix EMS operations across multiple North American sites.

Planned, released, and managed purchase orders and work orders using SAP in a precision manufacturing environment. Improved inventory turns through disciplined MRP implementation and demand-aligned replenishment strategies.

Supervised purchasing, inventory control, and warehouse operations to support high-volume production scheduling. Managed shipping/receiving, ERP inventory transactions, and material tracking to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Coordinated supplier activities to support new product builds, engineering change orders, and prototype requirements. Monitored supplier commitments and proactively resolved material shortages to prevent production disruptions.

Managed procurement for electrical connector manufacturing, overseeing supplier relationships across multiple commodity categories. Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements to reduce cost and ensure supply reliability.

Pursued an Associate of Science in Business Management, including APICS coursework and supply chain and operations certifications.