Sandrine Rattier: in La Mesa, CA

Orchestrated company's overseas commercial and residential buildings for the Ministry of Defense construction project. Oversaw world-wide sourcing and $40M purchasing of construction material and products. Evaluated and selected suppliers based on current and future capabilities. Steered air, ocean, land, railroad logistics from suppliers' warehouses to client's warehouse. Composed and presented documents required under export Letters of Credit and negotiated with overseas banks on the L/Cs terms. Key Accomplishments: • Streamlined communicated between San Diego office and overseas client's office on engineering and design activities, purchasing, project requirements and updates. • Translated technical documents from French to English and English to French. • Negotiated skillfully on suppliers payment terms, lead times, and pricing to optimize best cost and achieved staying below budget.

Examined and composed requests for proposals, quotes, and competitive bid documents from potential and existing customers. Researched through market analysis of commodity products and services for additional suppliers sourcing on a national and global level. Negotiated prices with vendors, buyers, and freight companies. Evaluated bids and selected approved vendors to procure food products according to requirements. Oversaw and coordinated domestic and international shipments. Reviewed invoice packages for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements with accounting department. Prepared MOU, NDA, and contracts reviewing terms and conditions to verified compliance with the procurement policy.