Stacey Springer Migliore
Arabi,LA
Summary
Senior Purchasing & Procurement Professional experienced in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiations across energy, defense, maritime, and industrial sectors. Managed multimillion-dollar procurement portfolios and supported critical projects, achieving significant cost reductions and optimizing supplier performance. Focused on collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and ensure compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist (Contract)
Cornerstone Energy Park
Waggaman, LA
06.2026 - Current
- Manage procurement activities supporting refinery operations, commercial projects, and logistics.
- Execute strategic sourcing initiatives for MRO materials, equipment, and services.
- Negotiated supplier pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to enhance procurement value.
- Administer purchase orders and ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual requirements.
- Partner with engineering, maintenance, operations, and project teams to meet production schedules.
- Utilize IBM Maximo to manage procurement records, supplier data, and purchasing activities.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through competitive bidding and supplier performance reviews to optimize procurement efficiency.
- Contract through Robert Half
- Support procurement and category management for refinery operations, commercial development, and logistics.
- Source materials, equipment, and services through competitive bidding, supplier evaluations, and market analysis.
- Analyze supplier pricing, lead times, and performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain procurement records and vendor data within IBM Maximo and other enterprise procurement systems.
- Built supplier relationships and resolved delivery, quality, and commercial issues to maintain supply chain integrity.
Buyer II
Birdon America
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Managed more than $18.5M in annual procurement spend across 200+ suppliers.
- Supported procurement for the $1.187B U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter Program and Marine Corps ASC-M Program.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, administered purchase orders, and enhanced supplier performance to support procurement goals.
- Managed more than 1,200 purchase orders annually while supporting complex vessel construction schedules.
- Collaborated with engineering, logistics, finance, and production teams to facilitate successful execution of complex vessel construction projects.
- Conducted spend analysis, market research, and supplier evaluations, implementing process improvements for enhanced procurement effectiveness.
Purchasing Manager
Turn Services
New Orleans, LA
09.2015 - 02.2023
- Negotiated supplier pricing, commercial terms, and vendor agreements to maximize value and control costs.
- Issued RFQs and RFPs, evaluated supplier proposals, and awarded contracts based on cost, quality, and delivery to align with operational goals.
- Streamlined procurement processes through strategic sourcing and vendor management, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led team of five purchasing professionals, delivering leadership, training, and operational oversight to enhance team effectiveness.
- Built and maintained strategic supplier relationships to improve service, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Directed purchasing operations supporting marine transportation and industrial services across multiple business units.
- Collaborated with operations, maintenance, accounting, and executive leadership to support uninterrupted vessel operations.
Administrative Assistant
M&M Construction
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Coordinated office operations to enhance workflow efficiency and support project timelines.
- Managed scheduling and communication for multiple construction projects to ensure timely updates.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in reduced delays in material acquisition.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing project reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
Office Manager / Administrative Coordinator
Barber Ship Management
New Orleans, LA
01.1999 - 02.2006
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient resource allocation.
- Oversaw scheduling and coordination of meetings, enhancing team communication and collaboration.
- Streamlined administrative processes, reducing response times for internal requests and inquiries.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage project timelines and deliverables effectively.
- Supervised support staff, providing training and mentorship to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Developed and implemented office policies, improving adherence to company standards and procedures.
- Addressed client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Analyzed operational workflows, identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Reduced environmental impact by initiating a recycling program and promoting paperless processes.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12.2013
Skills
- Purchasing processes
- Purchase order management
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier contracts
- ERP: Business Central, Coupa, IBM Maximo
- Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Nitro PDF Pro, Adobe Acrobat
- Effective communication
Core Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Procurement Operations
- Contract Administration
- Supplier Relationship Management
- RFQs/RFPs
- Vendor Negotiations
- Spend Analysis
- Cost Reduction
- ERP Systems
- Inventory Management
- Commercial Procurement
- Logistics Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supplier Development
- Procurement Analytics
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost Avoidance
- Risk Management
- Capital Projects
- MRO Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- KPI Reporting
Timeline
Procurement Specialist (Contract)
Cornerstone Energy Park
06.2026 - Current
Buyer II
Birdon America
05.2023 - 06.2026
Purchasing Manager
Turn Services
09.2015 - 02.2023
Administrative Assistant
M&M Construction
01.2006 - 01.2012
Office Manager / Administrative Coordinator
Barber Ship Management
01.1999 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of New Orleans