I seek a procurement leadership or individual contributor role where I can drive sourcing & cost-saving initiatives, process automation, and mentor colleagues within a compliance-focused, collaborative organization.
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Open to opportunities
Natalie Simko
@nataliesimko
Passionate about process improvement, inventory management, and strategic cost savings.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement and operations professional with extensive experience in global sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. Throughout my career, I’ve built a strong reputation as a reliable leader and collaborator, known for clear communication and the ability to develop lasting relationships with vendors and stakeholders. I excel in problem-solving, process improvement, and managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering on organizational objectives.
My professional interests center on continuous improvement, strategic cost savings, and inventory management, where I’ve successfully implemented initiatives that improved efficiency and reduced costs. I am highly adaptable, motivated, and thrive both as an independent contributor and as part of a team.
I hold an M.Ed. in Business & Workforce Development and a B.S. in Business Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and I am passionate about applying my skills to drive sustainable results and support company growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
LTCurrent
Associate Manager, Procurement
L3Harris Technologies
May 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Increased Delegation of Authority from $10k to $250k within 1.5 years and leads the COTS procurement team. Piloted BOT automation to cut PR-to-PO times, saving an estimated $1.4M annually.
WD
Senior Associate, Group Lead
WNS Denali
May 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Led a 10-person procurement team for a U.S. food manufacturer and drove an 80% increase in monthly cost avoidance through continuous improvement initiatives. Improved contracted SLA metrics and delivered monthly performance updates to global client leaders.
SDExecuted an RFQ for packaging consolidation that reduced suppliers by 30% and cut annual spend by $110k. Managed procurement of direct material packaging and raw material POs for military applications.
SPBuyer/Planner
Specialty Bar Products
Aug 2016 - Aug 2020 (4 years)
Managed 150+ vendors and $11M+ combined annual spend, procuring $5.5M+ in steel for military and specialty fastener applications and launched a VMI supplier rollout saving ~$5k monthly.
CP
Material Planner
Clark Metal Products
Mar 2010 - Sep 2016 (6 years 6 months)
Reduced office supplies spend by 24% via a vendor RFQ and managed POs and inventory for hardware, MRO, and safety while supporting steel procurement and build-to-print projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IPIndiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education, Business & Workforce Development
Completed a Master of Education focused on Business & Workforce Development at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
IPIndiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
115k-125k USD
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