Manager Construction

LARRY J. DAY

***** ********* ******, ********, ** 92345

760-***-**** . *********@***.***

PURCHASING MANAGER / SENIOR BUYER

Award-winning senior buyer with more than 25 years experience performing

complex procurement functions to satisfy government contracts within global

corporations. Adept at directing all phases of subcontract requirements to

ensure cost-effective, performance-enhancing procurement of goods and

services. Technically-minded and eager to learn. Career history includes

saving 20% from NASA circuit breaker project through strong negotiation

skills. Areas of expertise:

Procurement Construction . Negotiations . Product and Service Research .

Cost Savings

Purchasing Management . Government and Corporate Compliance . Bid

Specifications

Cross-Functional Collaboration . Blanket Purchase Orders . Government

Contracts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ITT CORPORATION, Monrovia, California . 2004-2009

Aerospace government contractor with 20K employees.

Senior Buyer

Negotiated contracts and acquired materials, supplies and construction

services to support cost-effective and timely completion of multiple,

simultaneous projects. Facilitated completion of a wide range of

initiatives, including cooling system repairs, security fencing and other

facility systems. Utilized blanket purchase orders and fulfilled buying

requirements for government contracts and construction projects; served as

part of corporate Contracts/Purchasing Team to maximize quality and

efficiency. Adhered to all applicable government regulations and corporate

mandates.

Key Contributions:

. Enabled successful completion of 20 construction projects totaling

~$1M by coordinating outside procurement between 2 engineering support

department locations.

. Saved 20% on NASA Tracking Station circuit breaker project through

strong price negotiation skills.

. Earned ITT Green Belt certification.

. Honored with team Silver Ring of Quality Award for goal achievements.

HONEYWELL TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION, Barstow, California . 2000-2003

Government contractor and aerospace supplier.

Senior Buyer, Procurement and Subcontracts

Leveraged blanket purchase orders and judiciously negotiated subcontracts

to acquire goods and services at lowest possible costs, while maintaining

excellence in quality and performance standards. Complied with all

government and corporate regulations.

Key Contributions:

. Worked tirelessly to single-handedly fulfill procurement for 340-

person department.

. Achieved challenging timelines through strong work ethic.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued...

LOCKHEED MARTIN SPACE OPERATION, Barstow, California . 1999-2000

Operating unit of Lockheed Martin Company and advanced-technology systems

provider.

Procurement Administration Commodities / Subcontract VI

Supported 150 personnel through purchase of supplies and services,

implementing and administering blanket purchase orders and subcontracts.

Worked cross-functionally to satisfy all requirements according to

corporate and regulatory standards.

ALLIEDSIGNAL TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION, Barstow, California . 1989-

1998

Avionics and aerospace product and service provider.

Purchasing Supervisor (1993-1998)

Played key role in positively impacting government commitments by managing

supply and service purchasing; includes blanket purchase orders and

subcontracts. Assured regulatory compliance.

Key Contributions:

. Orchestrated outside procurement from 2 engineering support

departments to successfully drive completion of 10 varied construction

projects valued at $500K total.

Buyer (1989-1993)

Delivered on price, quality and delivery goals, purchasing wide range of

supplies and services. Performed price analysis. Collaborated and built

strategic relationships with customers and vendors.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Education

Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, Mississippi

Associate of Arts in Drafting and Design

Coahoma Junior College, Clarksdale, Mississippi

LARRY J. DAY

11165 Choiceana Avenue, Hesperia, California 92345

760-***-**** . *********@***.***

Dear Sir/Dear Madam:

Having contributed to the profitability and success of globally-recognized

corporations, I am seeking to join your company in a Purchasing Manager or

Senior Buyer position. With an exemplary work history of project

achievements, significant cost-savings and proven negotiating skill, I feel

confident in my abilities to generate significant results.

I've spent the past five years as a Senior Buyer for aerospace company ITT

Corporation. In this capacity, I successfully performed complex procurement

functions to drive completion of 20 diverse construction projects ranging

from cooling system repair to electrical maintenance to road repair. My

career history also includes roles with Honeywell Technical Services

Corporation and Lockheed Martin Space Operations. A sample of my highlights

while serving in the above positions includes:

. Enabled successful completion of 20 construction projects totaling

~$1M by coordinating outside procurement between 2 engineering support

department locations.

. Saved 20% on NASA Tracking Station circuit breaker project through

strong price negotiation skills.

. Worked tirelessly to single-handedly fulfill procurement for 340-

person department.

. Earned ITT Green Belt certification.

. Honored with team Silver Ring of Quality Award for goal achievements.

Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as an introduction to my

skills and background. For a more detailed presentation of my offerings,

feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule a

conference. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward

to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Larry J. Day

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