DEVARRA PUREFOY
Mebane
Summary
Results-oriented Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst with expertise in improving forecasting accuracy and optimizing inventory management through data-driven strategies and supplier communication. Skilled in market trend analysis, supplier evaluations, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Strong in generating actionable reports for decision-making and aligning supply chain activities with business goals while managing supplier relationships and logistics performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Performance Manager
CARRIER HVAC
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Steer supplier capability and performance to meet operational demands by monitoring metrics, resolving delivery issues, and collaborating across departments to maintain consistent supply chain efficiency and quality.
- Drive supplier performance by leading communication between Carrier and critical vendors, resolving issues, and enhancing resiliency through proactive cross-functional collaboration and follow-through.
- Implement preventative and corrective actions to ensure on-time material delivery, solve capacity restraints, identifying root causes and hold suppliers accountable to performance and quality standards.
- Develop and enforce Supplier Recovery Plans, establishing clear milestones and corrective steps to restore delivery performance and sustain supply chain continuity.
- Served as primary escalation point for supplier concerns, partnered with leadership to remove barriers, tracked progress, and updated on recovery efforts.
- Influenced cross-functional teams to implement improvements while operating independently.
Sr. Buyer/Planner
CARRIER FIRE & SECURITY
Mebane
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Handpicked as the key member of the supply planning team for managing supplier relationships and collaborating with Demand Planning, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, Product Management, and Finance to meet customer demand and render optimal analysis and problem-solving while navigating a fast-paced environment to drive efficient coordination across teams to optimize supply chain operations.
- Attained 98% customer fill rates by managing inventory targets and optimizing order fulfillment, consistently aligning with business objectives and customer satisfaction goals.
- Achieved 95% supplier on-time delivery growth by addressing delays and maintaining clear communication while directly supporting internal product operations and customer fulfillment.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs and shorten lead times, enhancing supplier relationships and optimizing resource utilization.
- Mounted strategies to streamline procurement by reviewing, approving, and standardizing stock/non-stock purchase orders, ensuring process efficiency across Vendor Master workflow and Supplier Catalog.
- Supervised a team of 4, including two domestic and two international members, until the change in management.
- Maintained data integrity in planning systems, swiftly addressing discrepancies to prevent payment delays and ensure operational continuity for stakeholders.
Supply Chain Analyst
LIDL
Mebane
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Exceeded departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by efficiently managing and meeting targets to minimize missing items and write-offs and optimize warehouse capacity.
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to construct insightful reports, driving strategic decision-making and ensuring seamless alignment between sales, consumption, and forecasts.
- Evaluated forecasting accuracy, adapting to seasonal fluctuations and leveraging historical consumption data to ensure precise and timely item ordering.
- Managed introduction of new items by establishing reference items, enhancing forecasting accuracy and streamlining inventory management while supervising and mentoring three admins.
- Proactively addressed items with higher consumption than forecasted and implemented corrective actions for items missing over three days.
- Executed research and analysis on zero-stock assets, implementing solutions to address identified failures.
- Generate comprehensive reports to evaluate supplier performance, enabling informed decision-making and forging mutually beneficial relationships.
- Maintained proactive communication with suppliers, fostering accountability and building partnerships through regular email and telephone correspondence.
- Monitored and tracked asset order status against vendor stock availability, strategically determining the most efficient logistical routes for timely deliveries.
Parts Analyst
SIGNATURE TECHNICAIR
Greensboro
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Helmed one of the most successful negotiations, securing favorable terms with three suppliers to ensure the best value for the company-finalized invoice orders by completing a meticulous 3-way match process, ensuring accuracy and financial integrity.
- Paved the way for company success by effectively managing $700 thousand worth of assets for top customers.
- Created purchase and sales orders for vendors and customers, ensuring smooth transactions and customer satisfaction.
- Identified discrepancies between stock and sales in inventory reports, providing practical solutions to optimize inventory management.
- Assisted the QC and Planning Procedures department in developing inventory SOPs, contributing to streamlined processes and improved accuracy.
- Strengthened department performance by maintaining an impressive 85% fill rate, aligning with department goals.
- Redesigned stock room layout, increasing efficiency and productivity to support company growth.
- Established new relationships with outside vendors, expanding revenue potential and enhancing vendor network.
- Fueled business development opportunities by introducing innovative processes, utilizing MS Excel to track electronic assets, leading to a yearly write-off reduction of approximately $320 thousand.
Supply Technician (Aviation)
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Melbourne
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Orchestrated a game-changing quarterly reconciliation process, expertly navigating obsolete assets back into the open market, resulting in an awe-inspiring $3 million annual savings.
- Demonstrated exceptional foresight by accurately forecasting supply usage by analyzing historical consumption patterns and optimizing inventory management strategies.
- Achieved a remarkable 93% precision in stock inventory control by meticulously scrutinizing requisition forms, leaving no room for errors or discrepancies.
- Displayed a keen eye for detail by diligently monitoring asset performance and proactively identifying repair and recalibration needs to maintain peak operational efficiency.
- Proved instrumental in finalizing a robust cost analysis that validated strategic asset purchases, surpassing the $8 thousand threshold with unwavering confidence.
- Exercised meticulous oversight over shipping and receiving operations for Department of State equipment, ensuring seamless compliance with U.S. Customs laws and regulations.
- Generated shelf-life reports, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions on inventory turnover and expiration dates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration; Management
University of the Southwest
Skills
- Supplier Management
- Procurement Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Operations Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- SAP software solutions
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Issue Resolution
Technical Acumen
- MS Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot Table)
- MS Word
- MS Powerpoint
Timeline
Supplier Performance Manager
CARRIER HVAC
03.2025 - 12.2025
Sr. Buyer/Planner
CARRIER FIRE & SECURITY
06.2023 - 08.2024
Supply Chain Analyst
LIDL
06.2017 - 06.2023
Parts Analyst
SIGNATURE TECHNICAIR
06.2015 - 06.2017
Supply Technician (Aviation)
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
05.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration; Management
University of the Southwest