James Qunell

Experience

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  Teaching & Learning Center, UW Tacoma

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2012

  Undergraduate Mathematics Tutor
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  PrepNorthwest

  Jul 2010 - Nov 2012

  Test Prep Coach
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  Boeing

  Nov 2012 - May 2021

  Procurement Agent III

  • Source, negotiate & manage contract execution for a variety of commercial & military aerospace and satellite/space products supporting multiple customers and programs. High-volume RFx activity and strict schedule management of deliverables to multiple factories/locations• Perform cost/price analysis, lead source selection board, collaborate with Engineering, Quality & other stakeholders for input• Broad commodity knowledge of metallic & electronic components built to Engineering spec, including wiring, custom PCBs, EEE components, complex machining/assembly, etc.Procurement Team Lead:• Responsible for training and daily guidance of a team of 10+ procurement agents, from instruction on systems & tools to long-term sourcing strategy / best practices• Recognized SME for complex cost/price analysis techniques, and ERP/MRP production system knowledge. Implemented workflow improvements/efficiencies to reduce transactions & improve accuracy of requirements• Extensive project experience with strategic forecasting, shortage prediction/recovery, financial analytics, generation of KPIs & business metric reportingAccomplishments:• Development and execution of a third-party logistics & warehousing contract, PoP 4 years and $120M spend/$20M savings, demand forecasting & inventory mgmt of 40k+ items, serving 3 sites• Re-sourcing effort for aerial refueling system control panels: 1-yr project to identify, qualify & contract new source for critical USAF mission system equipment; $44M savings for 4-yr contract, met all deliveries on-time & reduced functional test defects by 70%• Managed contracts topping $250M for new wiring and interiors mod of a large-platform MRO for VVIP customer; top-to-bottom admin of all relevant supply chain functions, developmental Eng approvals & change incorp, MRP plan creation, financial estimates/budgeting, lead negotiations, supplier performance mgmt, DFARS compliance, etc.• Average annual performance rating of 4.6 (out of 5) over 8 years Show less

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  Dell Technologies

  Nov 2021 - now

  Advisor, Global Supply Management