Elaine D. Cunard

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Westport, MA 02790

acpvnw@r.postjobfree.com

774-***-****

Qualifications/Skills: Experienced within Materials and Supply Chain in Medical Device Industry.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Proficient with the following ERP systems - JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle,

Chess, AS400, and PeopleSoft systems.

• EXPERIENCE

Omni Life Science, E. Taunton, MA 2/14 – 1/15

Senior Buyer/Planner

• Partner with multiple departments across the business to coordinate the planning

and procurement process of raw material, components and finished surgical

devices.

• Worked closely with international suppliers.

• Effectively communicated internal backorders and worked closely with suppliers

to prioritize the delivery of goods.

• Created Supplier Score Card process.

• Created VMI process with specific suppliers.

• Initiated PPV reports.

• Assisted with coordination of packaging and sterilization.

• Proactive approach to transition from spreadsheets to ERP (system not yet

implemented).

Haemonetics Corporation, Braintree, MA 12/12 Contract Position

Sourcing Specialist

Analysis of MRP (Oracle) output and procurement of assigned commodity or material.

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Participate as the purchasing representative on (NPD) new product development teams.

Ability to represent Purchasing on the ECO and NCMR teams

Interact with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to resolve issues

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Interact with internal customers and external suppliers focused for on time delivery, quality

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and cost effectiveness

Identify, communicate and implement cost reduction opportunities

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Proactive supplier management to identify and mitigate supplier risks

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Manage the shortage report and interact with suppliers to expedite delivery

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Maintain supplier scorecards

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Conduct min max analysis to maximize effectiveness and material flow

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Manage or participate in cross functional productivity teams

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De Puy Orthopaedics a Johnson and Johnson Company, Raynham, MA 06/08-08/12

Sourcing Specialist

• Responsible for managing and coordinating material requirements on a global basis in

support of all operational aspects of assigned product lines, such as supplier sourcing

strategies, delivery schedules, performance measurement, inventory management, product

obsolescence, and support of new product development teams.

• Implemented and maintained VMI programs with key suppliers.

• Participated on Project Teams for product launches

• SAP MRP

Verenium Corporation, Cambridge, MA 07/07-06/08 (company moved to San Diego)

Procurement/Project Manager

• Managed procurement departments in Cambridge, MA and Jennings, LA.

Implemented controls/procedures in the procurement process that improved

performance with Project Engineering.

• Monitored budgets with on-going projects. Initiated the RFP/RFQ process and

developed sourcing recommendations. Managed all open issues with Accounts

Payables to insure timely payment to critical suppliers.

• Established objectives to achieve significant reductions in expenditures and

waste.

Caliper Life Sciences, Hopkinton, MA - Contract Position.12/06-6/07

Senior Buyer

• Responsible for purchasing of complex electromechanical assemblies,

equipment, fabricated parts and miscellaneous items.

• Knowledge and expertise with MRP and strategic materials outsourcing.

Managed supplier relationships for key suppliers including pricing, on-time

delivery, quality and service level performance.

• Pro-active involvement in new product development and transfer.

Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Mansfield, MA – Contract Position. 10/2005 - 9/2006

Senior Buyer / Planner

Develop and maintain business and supplier relationships while attaining a

Complete knowledge of corporate objectives and sourcing requirements to

meet corporate goals.

• Develop and maintain best practice and strategic Sourcing processes and strategies for

assigned categories within a JIT

/Kanban environment. Identify metrics and processes to optimize sourcing value.

• Accountable for Value-added, cost savings and performance metrics.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key preferred suppliers.

Acambis Incorporated, Canton MA 8/2003-8/2005

Senior Buyer

• Satisfying all requirements of US Acambis sites, working in a JIT / VMI / Kanban

environment.

• Participate and lead cross-functional and organizational team environment.

• Participate in supplier audits; assist with raw materials, products and commodity

sourcing.

Prepare and submit bid proposals and negotiate contracts

Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that result in

opportunities with productivity and job enrichment.

Symons Industries Incorporated, Braintree, MA 1/2001 - 4/2003

Senior Commodity Buyer

• Strategically established both domestic and international supplier network through

early involvement in developing specification and quality standards. Work within a JIT

/ VMI / Kanban environment.

• Successfully negotiated annual purchase agreements while achieving substantial

cost savings. Early purchasing involvement with Product Development and

Engineering resulting in added value.

Participated in Lean Manufacturing training.

Genzyme Corporation, Fall River, MA 5/1988 - 12/2000

Buyer

• Supported $ 1OM in annual requirements for Scientist. Engineering, laboratories

and manufacturing. Commodities included surgical instruments, raw materials,

packaging, injection-molded plastics, capital expenditures and contract services.

• Knowledgeable with product quality standards with focus on GMP, FDA, arid ISO

Standards

• Successful supplier consolidation/management of Blanket Orders achieving

significant cost-savings and improved overall supplier quality.

Continuous Improvement Instructor facilitated employee project training.

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EDUCATION: Lesley University, Cambridge, MA – BA, Business Management

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