Manager Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management Procurement Professional

ART F. STRACIONE

**** ********* ***** *****: 215-***-****,

Jamison, Pennsylvania 18929 Cell: 267-***-****

E-Mail:abnrvx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Dynamic, results-driven Procurement Supply Chain Management Professional with more than 18 years of

unique combination of hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory control, supplier management,

contracts, sourcing, and supplier quality in the Aerospace Defense industry. My administration experience

maximizes organizational effectiveness; operations-oriented leadership that ensures efficiency and people-oriented

guidance in leading Cross-functional teams. Adept at developing motivated staff and enhancing performance and

profit.

AREAS of EXPERTISE

Team Building & Leadership Statistical Process Controls

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Inventory Control

Engineering & Project Management Lean Manufacturing Process

Bidding, Review & Contract Negotiations ITAR Regulations

Supplier Partnerships SAP Systems

Contracts, T&M, Cost Plus, IDIQ Supplier Management

Manage DOD-NASA-FAA Contracts Technology Roadmap Processes

Professional Experience

Agusta Aerospace Corporation - Philadelphia, PA 2007 to Present

Procurement Manager

Direct International Procurement Team supporting U.S and International production facilities of Military and

Commercial Helicopters. Annual spend volume $350 million. Provide management leadership to a staff of 20 within

annual operating budget of $2.3 million. Responsible for Supplier Management, Purchasing, Scheduling, Contract

Management, Cost Reduction, Staffing and Development.

• Restructured procurement department into cross- functional commodity teams resulting in improved

productivity and team moral.

• Implemented a cost-reduction/avoidance program, achieved $6 million in savings.

• Create and implement procurement strategies, polices, and procedures.

• Develop and coordinate global procurement agreements with other corporate entities to maximize

leverage, reducing material cost, improve delivery and establishing partnerships with key suppliers.

• Developed sourcing agreements for CH-47 C&D models Helicopters. Reduced spare parts cost and

improved lead-times

FB Corporation – Doylestown, PA 2003 - 2007

Director of Facilities & Procurement

Directed facilities management, real estate and space planning for 15 locations. Managed all building maintenance,

repairs, construction, remodeling, expansion and security. Negotiated and managed all corporate contracts.

• Developed a facility inventory tracking system for equipment, furniture & supplies, reduced operating

expenses by $150k

• Created and implemented PC based facility management system to store drawings, manuals and

preventative maintenance schedules.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION 1996-2003

Program Manager, (2000-2003) Cherry Hill, NJ

Lockheed Martin Global Supply Chain Management Group;

Developed, initiated and managed corporate procurement contracts/agreements for multiple programs totaling

$200 million in materials & services. Manage teams of 25-30 cross-functional professionals.

• Analyzed corporation programs spend data to identify cost reductions resulting in $20 million program

savings.

• Selected by executive management to lead negotiation team for the purchase of four new LM

Corporate Gulfstream Corporate aircraft resulting in a $4 million savings

• Team leader on project to develop and implement a computer based corporate wide preferred supplier

base system that yielded significant productivity and cost-savings benefits.

• Created a new Intranet website to enable access to all corporate contracts/agreements.

Manager, Procurement & Subcontracts, (1996-2000)

Lockheed Martin Technology Services Group; Cherry Hill, NJ

Responsible to provide direction and guidance to Procurement Teams at 40 locations through-out the US &

Overseas providing support to multiple on-going Military and commercial programs totaling $280 million per year.

General Electric - Aircraft Engines Division 1983-1996

Inventory Manager, Mt. Laurel, NJ (1992-1996)

Purchasing Manager; Seattle, WA (1987-1992)

Supplier Quality Engineer; Seattle, WA (1985-1987)

Senior Buyer/Subcontract Administrator; Seattle, WA (1983-1985)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Widener University, Chester, PA

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Delaware County Community College, Media PA

• Purchasing Contract Management Certificate, Shoreline Community College, Seattle, WA

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM),

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Lean Manufacturing Training Demand Flow Processes Continuous Improvement Certification

Proficient in MS Office Basic Electronic Theory CNC Machining Jet Engine Manufacturing Processes

Procurement/Contracts Integrity Law Drafting & CAD Skills

Private Pilot License

Security Clearance: Held TOP SECRET clearance from 1996 to 2001

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