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Erick User

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Sourcing Specialist at 3M who negotiated supplier terms and pricing, generating over $200K in annual savings.

Costa Rica

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At 3M, I manage suppliers in the 3rd Party Manufacturing category and negotiate payment terms, Incoterms, and material pricing. These negotiations helped generate over $200K in annual savings across several providers.

I also resolve credit holds and supply issues that affect production, supporting business continuity. Previously, I managed purchase order activities at 3M and procurement of indirect materials and services at BOSTON SCIENTIFIC.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Sourcing Specialist

Current

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Managed a portfolio of suppliers within the 3rd Party Manufacturing category, driving commercial performance and supplier relationships. Negotiated payment terms, Incoterms, and material pricing, identifying cost-saving opportunities generating over $200K annual savings.

Supplier Management Commercial Negotiation Incoterms Cost Savings Procurement Sourcing

Analyst I & II

Oct 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Managed purchase order activities for direct materials, ensuring accuracy across requisitions, order changes, and supplier transactions. Collaborated with suppliers, Sourcing agents, and plant teams to resolve purchasing issues and maintain accurate information.

Purchase Order Management Supplier Coordination SAP Ariba Peoplesoft Invoice Resolution

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Boston Scientific

Mar 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Managed procurement activities for indirect materials and services, overseeing purchase requisitions, supplier coordination, and order fulfillment. Collaborated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to coordinate requisitions, shipments, and customer requirements.

Procurement Indirect Materials Supplier Coordination Order Fulfilment Invoice Resolution