Supervisor Supply Chain

GALINA SYCHEVA

Sr. Buyer / Purchasing Supervisor

Tel. 925-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

A dynamic business intelligence professional seeking challenges as a Senior Buyer/Purchasing

Supervisor.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Accomplished Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Supervisor professional with over 20 years of experience in procurement,

supply chain, inventory control and logistics for electro-mechanical commodities and related services. Member of

NPI committees with ability to transfer new products from Engineering control to manufacturing and production.

Supervised and directed the contract manufacturing operations domestically and globally.

Experienced, result-oriented with an exceptional talent in building and developing internal team and vendor

relationship. Coached and built a top performing team. Well organized, detail oriented, efficient, self-motivated.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all level of management.

EXPERIENCE:

Vitec Group Communication/Clear Com, Alameda, CA

Purchasing Supervisor 2008-2010

• Managed and developed a solid relationship with suppliers that reduced costs and improved quality

including on time delivery.

• Supported and coordinated with various departments for procurement of raw material.

• Supported product design group with supplier negotiations, supplier timing plans and cost forecasts to

achieve the most cost effective components delivery.

• Standardized and managed the evaluation of replacement items for obsolete parts and component

acceptability,

• Served as liaison with technical department when creating new products or in matters relating to product

specifications.

• Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in driving process optimization.

• Managed day-to-day operations of purchasing group. Provided leadership, supervision and motivation to

the team.

Senior Buyer 2006-2008

• Sourced suppliers to identify best prices, quality and delivery available for purchases.

• Produced and processed purchase orders.

• Oversaw the purchase orders to vendors and order acknowledgement from vendors.

• Maintained effective record keeping on all purchase orders and supplier confirmations.

• Followed through on outstanding back orders.

• Undertook vendor analysis and development of new vendors.

• Assisted with development, implementation and maintenance of production system.

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PCT Systems Inc, Fremont, CA 2000-2006

Senior Buyer

• Obtained quotations, reviewed bids and selected suppliers.

• Negotiated terms and conditions of purchase orders, maintained cost within budget and ensured best value for

every dollar spent.

• Evaluated supplier quality and reliability in coordination with operation quality personnel and production

department.

• Ensured suppliers followed through on product changes through the ECO/TPF process.

• Developed new supplier sources when necessary.

• Assisted in setting supplier goals.

• Conducted quarterly business reviews with supplier’s Senior Management.

• Handled new product releases and every purchase requiring quotations.

Genesys Telecommunication Labs, San Francisco, CA 1996-2000

Senior Buyer

• Negotiated purchases for commodities including hardware, software, computer peripherals,

telecommunication equipment and services.

• Prepared purchase orders from approved requisitions.

• Performed supply-base identification, evaluation and consolidation activities in support of

department/company goals and objectives.

• Evaluated supplier performance based on analysis of prices, delivery, service and quality.

• Conducted suppliers meetings as required.

• Managed inventory and shipping/receiving control.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Electronic from Shipbuilding college, Kiev, Ukraine

SKILLS:

Windows Applications; PC MRP, MAS90, IFS, AVANTE.

LANGUAGES:

Fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian.

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