Manager Management

RICHARD R. RABE, C.P.M., CPIM

*** ******* ***** 440-***-****

Jefferson, Ohio 44047 *********@*****.***

PURCHASING/MATERIALS MANAGER with over 25 years experience in the

purchasing/materials management field. Successful track record of reduction in cost, inventory,

& lead-time. Ability to lower costs, improve processes, and obtain positive results in all business

functions. Self-motivated with excellent negotiating, problem solving, and analytical ability.

Able to achieve goals beyond expected levels. Adept at communicating and interacting internally

and externally to produce quality results. Extensive knowledge of ISO & TS quality systems.

SIGNATURE ALUMINUM INC., (FORMERLY WERNER CO.) 2006-4/2009.

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for the procurement and of all raw material, component parts, MRO items, and plant

services in a $90 million aluminum extrusion operation.

• Negotiated multi year contracts for metal additives (Si, Mg, Mn, Cu, Ni, Cr) resulting in

price avoidances of over $320,000 annually.

• Changed/negotiated plant services contracts (security, copiers, building/grounds

maintenance…etc.) resulting in more efficient operation and total cost savings of $262,000.

• Negotiated Bulk gas contract resulting in 37% ($140,000) annual savings.

• Negotiated utility contracts with annual savings of $170,000.

• Changed/eliminated plant process for a savings of $90,000 per year.

• Reduced costs on Capital Equipment purchases 12%-27% with savings over $430,000.

WERNER CO., Greenville, PA. 1996-2005

Senior Buyer

Responsible for the purchasing/contracting of over $30 million in aluminum extrusions and

service agreements such as sawing, machining, punching, anodizing, painting, and plating.

• Reduced sub-contracting lead-times from 6 weeks to 2-3 weeks in a custom products (job

shop) environment.

• Annual Savings of over $2.7 million from reductions in supplier base, set-up costs, scrap

material, & cycle time.

• Lead role in gaining ISO 9001/ TS 16949 certification.

• Outsourced over 20 million pounds of material.

ELKHART PRODUCTS CORP., Div. of Amcast Industrial Corp., Elkhart, IN. 1995-1996

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for all Purchasing functions including the procurement of over $80 million in raw

material, component parts, sub-contracting, buy/resell product lines, and MRO items.

• Established consignment/tolling arrangement that resulted in $340,000 cost reduction.

• Established vendor partnerships with raw material suppliers resulting in reduced lead times

and $1.3 million in annual saving.

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Elkhart Products Corp. cont.

• Negotiated consignment arrangement that increased raw material turns from 13 to 34 and

eliminated $47,000 in carrying costs.

• Negotiated capital equipment contracts, saving over $200,000 in additional goods & services

such as transportation, spare tooling, custom/duty fees, & service agreements.

ELKEM METALS COMPANY, Ashtabula, OH. 1993-1995

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for all phases of Purchasing Dept., Storeroom Operations, and Receiving functions.

This consisted of a $21 million operating budget that included approximately $14 million in raw

material, utilities, and chemicals. Also included was $7 million in MRO items and contracted

maintenance/repair labor.

• Reduced raw materials, freight and dock service costs by over $500,000.

• Reduced MRO storeroom inventory from $3.2 million to $900,000.

• $4MM capital improvement and maintenance budget resulting in $450,000 cost avoidance.

REXNORD CORPORATION, Thomas Coupling Div., Warren, PA. 1990-1993

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for all Purchasing Dept. activities including the planning and procurement of $7

million in raw materials, $4.5 million in component parts, $1.7 million in outside processing and

$.5 million in MRO items.

• Reduced inventory dollars 20% - increased total inventory turns from 2.8 up to 7.1 in 1 year.

• Upgraded vendor delivery performance from 74% to 97%.

ERVITE CORPORATION, Erie, PA. 1987-1990

Purchasing Manager

TANNER MANUFACTURING, Div of Bastion Industries Corp., Erie PA. 1983-1987

Purchasing Agent

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College, Erie, PA.

• Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Certified Purchasing Management (C.P.M.) Certificate, 1989; Recertified – 1994, 1999

Lifetime Certification – 2004

Certified Production & Inventory Control Management (CPIM) Certificate – 1996

ASSOCIATIONS

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

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