Kathy D. Sams

*** ***** ***** ** *****, SC ***** Phone: 828-***-**** abmpdw@r.postjobfree.com

Purchasing Manager

Seven years of progressive experience in purchasing administration and a record of success

negotiating global contracts with suppliers.

Thoroughly familiar with pricing formulas, value analysis, systems development and cost

control based on weighted value analysis.

Broad experience with inventory control, including JIT, cycle counting, EOQ, ABC

classification

Solid knowledge of distribution, shipping/receiving, freight rate negotiations, staging, and

backhauls.

Ten years plus experience as a machinist with excellent mechanical aptitude

Skills

Cost reduction strategies Inventory optimization

Experienced sourcing and price Forecasting

negotiator Order expediting

Strategic planning and New product launch

procurement

Strong machinist background

Professional Experience

Purchasing Manager, 11/2008 to Present

ILJIN AMERICA – Greer, SC

Wind Energy Sector

Start up Purchasing Manager for Korean based bearing manufacturer, establishing just US based

facility. Responsible for purchasing all materials for production needs, including controlling

inventory and shipping/receiving functions. Administered Just In Time purchasing / inventory

control systems and developed written procedures for both the purchasing and shipping/receiving

departments.

Created purchasing and shipping/receiving functions from scratch.

Developed written procedures to establish best practices for demanding customer

specifications

Developed sources, negotiated and set up contracts/delivery schedules for all suppliers.

Negotiated all transportation cost – ocean, freight and small package

Negotiated pricing of annual purchases in excess of $30 million

Responsible for tool room inventory and purchases exceeding $500,000

Senior Buyer, 6/2007 – 06/2008

THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC – Asheville, NC

Kathy Sams Resume

Laboratory Equipment and Analytical Instruments

Organize and manage the purchasing of approximately 2,000 item inventory ($12

million annually). Conduct cost analysis on new items; located and negotiated

pricing with suppliers for new product introductions. Developed and maintained

supplier performance metrics.

Captured $50,000 in nonconforming material that was returned to suppliers

Renegotiated contracts that resulted in 8% cost reduction and net 60 terms

Coordinated material movement from the Milford, MA facility to Asheville, NC and all sourcing

activity for new product line.

Performed as receiving/warehouse supervisor with 13 direct reports – 3 months

Interfaced with sales, design engineering, program/product management for new product

introduction and development

Senior Buyer, 6/2006 – 6/2007

COOPER POWER SYSTEMS – Greenwood, SC

Medium and High Voltage Electrical Equipment for the Utility and Industrial Markets

Material planning, procurement, and expediting of a variety of materials, hardware, electrical components, fabricated assemblies,

supplies and services required to support the manufacturing of transformers.

Lead cost reduction efforts by developing offshore vendors in China, Mexico, and Germany.

Established kanbans and setup vendor managed inventories to reduce shortages/inventories

due to fluctuating orders

Developed supplier relationships through communications, feedback and scorecards

Managed 60 suppliers located worldwide

Negotiated pricing of annual purchases in excess of $24 million

Developed material cost for the marketing department

Reduced inventory by $1.5 million through EOQ and improved supplier performance and

delivery

Buyer, 2003 – 2006

Logistics Coordinator, 2002

Engineering Project Coordinator, 1999 2001

Grade IV Machinist, 1987 1998

BORGWARNER TURBO SYSTEMS – Asheville, NC

Turbochargers, passenger or commercial vehicles, marine and industrial

Procured castings (titanium, aluminum, and ductile), as well as machined parts for high volume manufacturing facility.

Managed 25 suppliers with an annual spend of $23 million

Sourced products internationally

Kathy Sams Resume

Interfaced with planning, operations, finance and quality to meet internal requirements and

create positive relationship within the operation as well as suppliers

Technology

Software: Experienced with SAP, BPCS, BAAN, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel,

PowerPoint)

Education

MONTREAT COLLEGE, Asheville, NC

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSTITY, Greer, SC

MBA, Business, 2009 2010

Degree in process. Estimated completion date June 2010.

Kathy Sams Resume

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