Erin Morejon
Ridgeland
Summary
Strategic procurement professional with more than eight years of experience driving sourcing strategy, managing multimillion-dollar marketing budgets, and leading supplier cost optimization initiatives. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, contract negotiation, and financial analysis aligned with GAAP principles. Known for delivering measurable cost reductions, strengthening supplier partnerships, and implementing scalable procurement processes that improve efficiency and support long-term business objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Gulfstream
Savannah
08.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple supplier accounts with annual budgets exceeding $100 million to ensure strategic alignment and cost efficiency.
- Led commercial negotiations and conducted detailed cost analyses for formal agreements or contract amendments with suppliers.
- Collaborated with quality engineering and reliability teams to verify sourced parts met timeliness, quality, and cost standards, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, developed improvement plans, and enforced terms of memoranda of agreement (MOAs) to enhance supplier performance.
- Coordinated with contracts, program management, and finance teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and facilitate updates to memoranda of agreement (MOAs), promoting operational efficiency.
Skillbridge Business Development Intern
Elgia Inc.
Beaufort
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed business plans and financial proposals that supported funding initiatives and strategic growth.
- Managed marketing budget allocations through vendor sourcing, cost analysis, and performance tracking to optimize resource utilization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support long-term strategic planning and address operational inefficiencies.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced organizational effectiveness and aligned financial planning with business objectives.
Communications and Marketing Director
Marine Corps Recruiting Station Tampa, FL
Tampa
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Secured over $4 million in donated advertising space from media partners, amplifying outreach.
- Maximized return on investment for marketing initiatives through data-driven insights, leading to optimized campaign performance.
- Executed strategic communication and outreach plans, resulting in improved recruitment effectiveness.
- Led community engagement initiatives, generating increased public awareness and support for recruitment efforts.
- Evaluated campaign performance metrics to adjust spending effectively.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities while maintaining campaign impact.
- Conducted financial analysis and vendor negotiations to optimize resource allocation.
- Managed several million dollar regional marketing budget across 13 Marine Corps recruiting stations.
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Marine Corps Recruiting 6th District
Beaufort
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Led strategic communication initiatives across eight recruiting stations in Southeastern United States.
- Oversaw regional marketing budgets of a collective $30 million dollar annual spend, allocating resources based on performance data for optimal ROI.
- Managed 18 social media pages and nine websites, analyzing KPIs to enhance campaign effectiveness.
- Shaped district communication strategy by leveraging audience analytics to align content with objectives.
- Partnered with recruiting teams to implement public relations and community engagement strategies.
- Developed and organized a library of over 1200 multimedia assets, optimizing content workflows.
Communications Specialist and Supply Lead
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
Beaufort
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed supply orders and maintained inventory systems, ensuring timely resource allocation for projects.
- Implemented cost-tracking systems to monitor media production and outreach expenditures, enhancing budget management.
- Analyzed spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities within budgetary constraints.
- Supported financial oversight of operations, ensuring adherence to operational goals and improving resource allocation.
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Corporate Finance
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO05.2021
Associate of Science - Management
Park University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO05.2019
Marketing and Communications Course -
Defense Information School
Arlington, VA09.2022
Certificate - public affairs, communication, and photography
Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MD03.2017
Skills
- Negotiation planning and execution
- Commodity market analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Savings tracking and cost avoidance
- Supplier performance reporting
- Process standardization and improvement
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Issue resolution and escalation management
Awards
Marketing and Communication Personnel of the Year, 2023
U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Published Writer and Photographer
Featured in multiple media outlets
Timeline
Buyer
Gulfstream
08.2024 - Current
Skillbridge Business Development Intern
Elgia Inc.
02.2024 - 07.2025
Communications and Marketing Director
Marine Corps Recruiting Station Tampa, FL
05.2022 - 06.2024
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Marine Corps Recruiting 6th District
06.2019 - 05.2022
Communications Specialist and Supply Lead
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
03.2017 - 06.2019
MBA - Business Analytics
Park University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Corporate Finance
Park University
Associate of Science - Management
Park University
Marketing and Communications Course -
Defense Information School
Certificate - public affairs, communication, and photography
Defense Information School