Carrie Jimenez

Started as a procurement analyst at a large civil infrastructure contractor in Texas, progressing to lead heavy equipment sourcing for a division handling highway and waterway projects. Negotiated multi-year supply agreements for dozers, graders, and compaction equipment. Maintains active membership in the Purchasing Management Association. Writes to share procurement strategies that balance supplier reliability with budget constraints. Interested in how supply chain disruptions alter lead times and how buyers can hedge against price spikes in diesel and steel components.