NORMAN MARGALIT

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Kildeer, Illinois 60047

847-***-****

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SUMMARY

Purchasing professional with nine years experience as Buyer engaged in sourcing, vendor relations,

inventory control, and materials management for broad range of electro-mechanical parts and

components as well as other products. Strengths in working with management to achieve goals,

negotiating terms of purchase, supplier relations, document control and project support for new products

as well as ongoing operations.

EXPERIENCE

Motorola (Canopy division), Schaumburg, IL.., and Libertyville 2008-Present

Engineering Materials Coordinator (Contractor)

The Canopy division R & D unit of Engineers conducts research and development of new products for cell

tower systems / cell phones. Utilizing company vendor resources purchased electronic components and

printed circuit boards to support new product development. Coordinated vendor documentation, product

change orders, and process control plans for prototype through pilot plant and assignment to production.

(Contract Ended in Schaumburg but currently in Libertyville)

Ametek, NCC, North Chicago, IL. 2007-2008

Commodities Manager / Buyer (Contractor)

Sourced and purchased electro- mechanical parts for controls used in the commercial oven industry. An

estimated 50% of vendors were new resources for company, including Asian sourcing.

(Down size of Company In Process)

Jones and Brown Company, Addison, IL. 2006-2007

Purchasing Manager

Purchased and managed materials and services for the steel erection industry. Contract and sub-contract

management for fleet, freight, detailers, deck, joist, erection, staircases, ladders, exterior panels, and

other custom building products and services. Every project was customized per architectural design and

specification requirements. Projects included Minority, Union, Municipalities, ASCI Certified, and other

considerations to fulfill client requirements. (Company Closed)

Zebra Technologies Corporation, Vernon Hills, IL. 2004-2005

Senior Buyer (Contractor)

Assigned to the Design Engineering purchasing group, negotiated and purchased electronic devices,

components, assemblies, machined- fabricated plastic, and metal from manufacturers and distributors,

both domestic and overseas. Approximately 20% of vendors were new resources for company.

(Contract Ended)

Phoenix Company of Chicago, Wood Dale, IL. 2003-2004

Purchasing Manager

Managed four buyers of molding, metal stamping, screw machine, PCB’s, electronic actives and passives

for OEM and military suppliers. Consolidated purchasing functions for US, Mexico and China. Managed

import/export logistics. Led projects for purchase of capital equipment in support of service contracts.

Served as Internal ISO Auditor. Utilized AS400 and B-PECS software.

(Down size of Company In Process)

NORMAN MARGALIT

21660 Hidden Valley

Kildeer, Illinois 60047

847-***-****

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Progressive Manufacturing Corp., Lake Zurich, IL. 2001-2003

Purchasing Manager

Negotiated, procured, and planned all production, tool room, shipping, and maintenance, engineering,

and MRO purchases. Reduced annual company expenditures by up to 15%. Created and managed

supplier relationships. Improved procedures by implementing new forms and processes utilizing Tools

software. Developed and presented materials schedule to production committee.

(Company Closed)

BMI Inc., Schaumburg, IL. 2000-2001

Senior Buyer

Purchased production raw materials and MRO requirements for plant support. Time phase (MRP) via

Vantage software. Participated in decision process of supplier selection, certification, and quarterly rating

system. Reduced supplier base and instituted stocking program resulting in increased turns, cash flow,

and cost savings. Member of New Product Development Team, Maintained purchase orders and

receiving records to ensure quick resolution of accounting discrepancies.

(Company Closed)

Motorola Inc., Schaumburg, IL. 1994-2000

Senior Buyer 1999-2000

Global procurement of power supplies, switching devices, computers and cable assemblies for the

Wireless Network Products division. Cost and lead-time reduction, G8D teams, MRP via Oracle software.

Obtained forecast information. Analyzed historical information relating to inventory movement. Evaluated

vendors on lead time, technical ability, and QA requirements. Managed vendor files with latest revisions,

pricing and lead times. Processed change orders and notified vendors of material and quantity

requirement revisions. Maintained supplier rating program and inventory system database to ensure

accuracy. Provided upper management with inventory position and service level information. Reduced

“No Move” and “Very Slow” inventory. Recommended and implemented process procedure

improvements. Developed policies and procedures related to buying and inventory planning.

(Contract ended)

EDUCATION

Roosevelt University, Arlington Heights, IL, BS Professional Administration, (12/2007)

DePaul University, Oakbrook, IL, Certified Purchasing Manager

Oakton Community College, Niles, IL. AA Degree

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