Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
MARIA FROEHLE
SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA 92069
ablrrq@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Professional position in purchasing, supply chain or materials management utilizing my extensive
buying, planning, organizational, project management and communications skills.
EXPERIENCE
PURCHASING MANAGER - Baker Electric, Escondido. 2007-Present.
-Supervised buyer and oversaw all purchasing for a $50M electrical contractor including
commodity material, rentals, subcontractors, services and MRO items.
-Managed partner vendor relationships to ensure best pricing and reduction of transactional and
overhead costs.
-Created, solicited and analyzed RFPs for major commodities and services resulting in
substantial yearly cost reductions.
-Served as focal point for all facility management for company headquarters and warehouse.
Negotiated and implemented service contracts including janitorial, grounds keeping, office
equipment rentals and all necessary day-to-day operations for the office building.
-Developed process for internal material usage reporting to aid in identification and limitation of
cost over runs.
-Established small business program from the ground up acting as Small Business Liaison Officer
(SBLO) and was responsible for all aspects of company's small business federal reporting and
contractual obligations.
-Initiated and conducted procurement handoff meeting to develop cross departmental
coordination and teaming.
-Planned and coordinated special events, prepared submittal packages, administered foreman's
incentive program, facilitated travel arrangements and ensured compliance to Buy American and
ARRA requirements.
MATERIALS PLANNING COORDINATOR – San Diego Research Center, Mira Mesa. 2005-
2007.
-Establishment and maintenance of all material planning functions including internal part number
system, stockroom management and forecasting.
-Fulfilled component engineering function to ensure component appropriateness for
manufacturing by evaluating availability, cost and accuracy in conjunction with R&D.
-Maintained budget tracking and reporting for all engineering Government contracts.
-Developed and implemented policies and procedures for material control system.
PURCHASING MANAGER – Ferro Electronic Material Systems, Vista. 2002-2005.
-Supervised buyers and oversaw all Purchasing Department activities including cost reductions,
sourcing and placing purchase orders for raw materials, services and MRO supplies.
-Achieved cost savings of over $1 million.
-Negotiated consignment agreements and ensured their smooth implementation and continued
success.
-Participated in global teams for major commodity groups to aid in meeting business plan
objectives.
-Identified and coordinated second source qualifications in cooperation with R&D.
-Prepared quarterly vendor report cards, supplier corrective actions, policies and procedures.
PURCHASING MANAGER – SBS Technologies - Communications Products, Carlsbad. 1997-
2002.
-Controlled all purchasing activities and managed purchasing staff for $60M single board
computer manufacturing company.
-Negotiated prices, selected vendors, placed MRO and inventory purchase orders.
-Established long-term agreements with manufacturers and distributors including developing,
maintaining and monitoring supplier partnerships.
-Coordinated all outside fabrication vendors for PCB and contract manufacturing.
-Project managed large OEM customer account from prototype phase to Far East Asian turnkey
relationship.
-Initiated and maintained purchasing processes and procedures.
-Implemented new accounting program modules including Inventory, Bill of Material, MRP, and
Purchase Orders.
-Supervised all material functions including planning and scheduling, inventory/material control,
receiving, and kitting of raw material.
-Conducted all physical inventories and inventory financial reporting.
EXPEDITOR - Qualcomm, Mira Mesa. 1996-1997.
-Conducted all communication with suppliers regarding changes in MRP.
-Resolved all AP, receiving and return to supplier issues, and updated Oracle database.
-Generated weekly quotes, placed purchase orders, and negotiated prices.
-Developed expedite report, prepared correspondence and coordinated yearly quote process.
QUALITY COORDINATOR/SENIOR PURCHASING CLERK - AT&T Global Information
Solutions, Rancho Bernardo. 1994-1996.
-Assumed sole responsibility for Rejection Material Process: contacted suppliers for return
authorizations, originated and tracked purchase orders, ensured accuracy of charges,
implemented CLCA database and collected and reported failure analysis information.
SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Thorough understanding of ERP/MRP systems including SAP.
Previous certification to be internal ISO 9000, 9002 and 14000 auditor.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and appropriate documentation.
Familiarity with Small Business Administration (SBA) reporting and processes.
EDUCATION
M.A., Public History - University of San Diego, San Diego, California. 2001.
B.A., History - Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, Cum Laude. 1991.
Small Business Liaison Officer Training.
Class work for APICS Certification.
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