James Russo
*** ******* ****** ****: 781-***-**** Cell: 617-***-****
Saugus, Ma 01906 Email: accnl3@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To obtain a fast paced, challenging purchasing position where I can utilize
my materials background to enhance company profitability and my personal
career goals.
Work History
Digital Rework Depot, Brighton, MA
August 2010 - Present: Senior Buyer
. Responsible for negotiating yearly contract pricing
. Set up quarterly meetings w/suppliers to make sure price reductions
were administered
. Responsible for all electromechanical buying
. Set up all blanket purchase orders
. Instrumental in setting up all on store suppliers
. Under my leadership provided direction to a team of buyers
. Coordinated interface between customers and myself
Chase EMS, Winchester, MA
1987- 2010: Purchasing Manager
. Responsible for staffing, including a staff of four
. Knowledgeable in purchasing of semi-conductors, PCB's, Passive Electro-
Mechanical Devices, as well various manufacturing supplies
. Worked closely with vendors to negotiate price and achieved an average
of 25% savings quarterly
. Increased inventory turns 50%
. Managed all purchasing negotiations for ISO 9002
. Instrumental in achieving ISO 9002 certification
. Fluent use of Manex MRP System
Ingold Electronics, Wilmington, MA
1982-1987: Senior Buyer
. Maintained and negotiated all contracts for materials
. Implemented a JIT delivery schedule for all vendors
. Primary interface to Quality and Engineering
. Achieved 50% reduction in inventory costs from $1.2 million to
$600,000
Standard Electric, Waltham, MA
1977-1982: Planner/Expeditor
. Maintained and controlled open order file for all goods and services
. Assisted production control with scheduling changes to maximize
efficiency of delivery of critical shipments
. Conducted weekly status meetings to insure goals were being attained
Education:
B.A. Business Administration, Boston State College
* References upon request