DAVID J. OVERACK

**** ***** ***** ****** ****** Arrow, OK 74011

918-***-**** b36s1c@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER FOCUS

Pursuing a position requiring supply chain experience as a buyer utilizing inventory control, logistics, product/industry knowledge, relationship building and a solution-oriented approach for solving problems in order to educate decision makers and achieve pre-determined goals in a customer-focused, results-oriented organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Offering 20 years of experience as a Purchasing Agent with a proven record in supply chain, sourcing, vendor relations and inventory control in manufacturing operations:

- MRP/JIT /Lean/Kaizen - Inventory Control - Purchasing/Vendor Relations

- Contract Negotiation - Supply Chain - Logics/Transportation/Packaging

- ISO 2001/9000/9001 - Purchasing Plans - Cross-Functional Teams

- Forecasting/Budgeting - Expediting - Price/Competitive Analysis

- Global/Domestic - Supervision/Team Building

In-depth experience sourcing, qualifying/certifying material, and purchasing raw materials, machined parts, supplies and equipment for multiple manufacturers

Solid experience quoting all LTL and Flatbed shipments

Skilled in purchasing fabricated/machined items per drawings and specifications

Project management and coordination skills necessary for establishing timelines, creating budgets, managing resources, delegating and tracking workflow and achieving goals

Proven experience creating purchasing plans, budgets and forecasts in order to meet objectives, minimize costs and adhere to quality guidelines

Supervisory and leadership skills necessary to coach, build and supervise teams

Rapport building, relationship management and alliance building skills necessary for working with manufacturing teams, production, supply chain and engineering teams

Microsoft Office Suite proficiencies (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); SAP, ARIBA e-commerce software); Symix; Lawson; MAS 90: internet

SUCCESSES

Accurately place 50+ purchase orders daily

Successfully quoted bids for new product; performed job cost analysis

Purchased $100 million dollars of equipment annually while saving the company over $1 million annually on fiber optic attenuators

Promoted from stock room clerk to senior buyer within 18 months for first employer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PURCHASING AGENT - PRESTON EASTIN (SEPT 2008- SEPT 2010) TULSA, OK

Sourced and purchased all metals, A-36 plate, fabrication and machining along with Pillow Blocks, bearings, seals and MRO supplies. Quoted LTL and Flatbed shipments. Performed efficiently in a demanding, time sensitive manufacturing environment.

Selected to serve on the team to collaborate regarding the implementation of LEAN concepts through Material Control Department; also used KAIZEN philosophy, concepts and events

Created and executed purchasing plans, achieved budget goals and suggested improvements

SENIOR PURCHASING AGENT – PENLOYD, LLC (JULY 2007-JUNE 2008) TULSA, OK

Sourced and procured materials to fill customers’ orders, purchased MRO supplies and services for plant maintenance. Collaborated with Production Manager regarding scheduling and workflow with accountability for meeting on-time production and delivery requirements.

Revised purchasing procedures and manual to keep abreast of current industry practices

Performed job costing and prepared quotations and bid proposals

Purchased Wood fabricated/machined items per drawings and specifications

Identified new suppliers in order to determine production capacity and quality issues

Implemented strategies to control cost as well as negotiated contract terms, pricing, purchasing terms, freight terms, and logistics

REPLENISHMENT BUYER – AIR GAS SAFETY (MARCH 2006 – JULY 2007) TULSA, OK

Utilized vendor relations, communication and negotiation skills to place 50+ purchased orders each day with responsibility for supporting 18 branches/stores in North Central region. Purchased welding supplies, safety supplies and equipment, cylinders, gases, MRO supplies, etc. Identified and resolved problems.

Implemented strategies to increase inventory turns while meeting customer demands

PURCHASING AGENT – TUCKER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (OEM), (DEC 2003- FEB 2006) TULSA, OK

Created purchasing plan with accountability for quoting and purchasing machined and fabricated parts, alloys, plastics (Peak), circuit boards and electrical components. Also purchased MRO supplies, hand tools, lighting, radio- active sources, transducers, PM tubes, computer hardware and software applications.

Quoted and entered internal/external, international and domestic sales orders

Expedited orders, scheduled projects, negotiated agreements and administered contracts while enhancing profits

Provided exceptional customer service to both internal/external customers

Acted as ISO 2001:9000 internal auditor; revised ISO 9001/2001 purchasing policies

Instrumental in creating ISO purchasing/sales order procedures

Saved company $172,390 between 4/05 & 2/06 by developing sources and re-negotiating contracts

SENIOR BUYER – MCI/WORLDCOM (NOV 1997 TO OCTOBER 2003) TULSA, OK

Supervised up to 7 buyers and support personnel with accountability for managing a $100 million purchasing budget and purchasing fiber jumpers, attenuators, hand and electric tools, transmission equipment, MRO supplies, generators, safety equipment and electronic components; performed expediting functions. Created and executed purchasing plans.

Developed and qualified sources, managed vendor relationships, created bid proposals, negotiated major agreements

Saved the company $1 million + annually on fiber optic attenuators

Promoted from Buyer I to Buyer II and next to Buyer III; and to Sr. Buyer within 20 months

PURCHASING AGENT – CENTRIFUGAL CASTING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. (OEM) TULSA, OK

Sourced and purchased machined and fabricated parts, valves, fluid components and castings, forgings, motors, wire/cable, identification labels, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and electronic components. Certified ISO Internal Auditor

SENIOR BUYER – LABARGE ELECTRONICS, Tulsa, OK

Complied with Mil-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208, DAR and FAR standards; promoted from stockroom clerk to assistant buyer and then buyer and Senior Buyer within 18 months.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, TULSA, OK /TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TULSA

Overview: Purchasing & Supply Management, Supervisory Management, Law; general studies

ON-GOING CONTINUING EDUCATION IN PURCHASING AND LEADERSHIP

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