Supply Chain Management

Neil R. Gale

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716-***-**** **********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Purchasing agent with supply chain management experience in procurement of

material and services. Background in purchasing materials, supplies and

services to fulfill contract requirements. Experience in establishing

purchasing policies and developing new supply sources. Strong work ethic,

problem-solving skills and communication skills.

> Strong background in negotiating for best price and service.

> Ability to source and evaluate new suppliers for compliance with

corporate guidelines.

> Extensive experience with establishing and maintaining purchasing

policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Management 1998- 2011

Northrop Grumman Amherst Systems Amherst, NY

. Responsible for procurement of material and services in accordance

with government and DOD contract requirements.

. Negotiated supplier contracts, oversaw new supplier evaluation and

approval.

. Buying experience including materials and services in accordance with

approved requisitions and purchasing policies.

Purchasing Agent 1992-1998

Voice Technologies Group

. Electronics components buying for a mid sized design and manufacturing

company producing voice messaging systems

. Procured electronic components and test equipment in accordance with

an MRP based requirements system

. Requested quotes, supplier evaluation, maintained quality ratings and

negotiated blanket orders

. Interacted with engineering and design specifically regarding design

for manufacturability, production and system tests.

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Outlook, Excel, Word

EDUCATION

Erie Community College - Electronics Technologies - Associates 1973

AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Purchasing Management Buffalo, NY

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