BRUCE C. INGHAM

MOBILE: 909-***-**** . EMAIL: acsnt9@r.postjobfree.com . LINKEDIN:

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PROFILE

A multi-functional Supply Management journeyman with a solid purchasing

background from a variety of industries. Comprehensive knowledge of methods

and procedures, contracting process, and supply chain. Collaborated with

organizational stakeholders to resolve quality, receiving and accounting

issues ensuring timely completion of Procure-to-Pay process. Demonstrated

ability to reduce costs, plan, analyze, and problem solve with direct

positive impact to the bottom line. An adaptable, organized self-motivated

contributor effective independently or as a team member successfully

achieving targeted goals.

SKILLS

Business:

Sourcing Expediting Negotiations Supplier Relations

Scheduling Planning Inventory Document Control

Administration Logistics Materials Warehousing

Technical:

Software: Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook, Open Office, Quick

Books

ERP: Oracle, SAP

WORK HISTORY

Safety Administrator

Truss Works International, Inc., Anaheim, CA

June 2014 - July 2015

A direct temporary position to assist the owner in moving the structural

steel fabrication operations towards a more professionally operating

organization. Provided project coordination, business administration and

safety management supervision.

Fully developed company's OSHA Injury & Illness Prevention Program tailored

to current operations and to conform to insurance company risk management

requirements.

Increased communication and collaboration by establishing weekly production

and staff meetings.

Senior Buyer

National Oilwell Varco, Orange, CA

July 2013 - May 2014

A contract assignment to purchase outsourced piece parts, steel

fabrications for drilling rig manufacturing. Sourced and purchased raw

materials for in-house fabrication. Managed supplier relationships, change

orders and billing issues.

Reduced supplier Non-Conforming Reports by 75% through participating in a

Six Sigma team analysis of a range of fabricated assemblies.

Improved assigned supplier's On-Time-Delivery and Quality metrics through

detailed performance reviews.

Steel Buyer

Tarsco, Inc., Downey, CA

March 2011 - May 2013

As the sole purchaser, sourced, purchased and expedited all goods and

services to support ongoing fabrication of above ground storage tank and

structural steel for national and international projects. Coordinated with

engineering on material specification details. Generated material list from

drawing take offs. Resolved billing and receiving issues.

Eliminated backlog of material demand and outstanding supply issues within

the first three months.

Shortened project material lead times by enhancing supplier base and

relations.

Principal Buyer

Worley Parsons, Monrovia, CA

November 2007 - November 2008

Managed the procure-to-pay process including bid solicitation and contract

administration for a multi-site refinery project. Negotiated contract terms

and conditions, and change orders. Coordinated with project/client

management, engineering, expediting, and job site. Range of commodities

included pipe, valves & fittings, electrical switch gear and components,

pipe spool and structural steel fabrication.

Saved $1 million of material costs for a $5+ million pressure vessel order

by a detailed cost analysis and supplier's production capabilities

evaluation.

Assisted Project Purchasing Manager with operations.

Supervised three buyers.

Stores Supervisor/Purchasing Agent

Weyerhaeuser, Chino, CA

March 2003 - April 2007

Purchased goods and services for building products manufacturing and

facilities maintenance. Administered contracts for capital equipment

upgrades and facility services.

Controlled maintenance spending and inventory by implementing the SAP

Maintenance Stores module.

Supervised a buyer and receiving clerk.

EDUCATION

Citrus College

Associate of Science - Biological & Physical Sciences

Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Purchasing/Production & Inventory Management courses

California State University, Fullerton

Supply Chain Management courses

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