Engineering Development

Bruce A. Duncan

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Clinton Twp. MI 48038

Home: 586-***-****

Cell: 586-***-****

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Purchasing Professional

Purchasing Professional Supplier Optimization Strategic

Development

Highly motivated seasoned professional in both military and automotive

fields with domestic and international experience, providing leadership and

skills to achieve growth and profitability. Identifying and capitalizing on

opportunities that develop strategies that increase value and implement

cost savings.

Skilled in supplier development and optimization, problem identification

and resolution, product placement by working with engineering and supply

chain management to issue purchase orders, incorporate changes, improve

quality and increase production. Many cost elements are evaluated to avoid

price increases including raw material, manufacturing methods, packaging

and logistics. A creative and dynamic team player, with the ability to

build and develop highly focused and ambitious teams with exceptional

communication and interpersonal skills proficient in crises management and

risk mitigation.

Core Competencies

Purchasing/Contracts Quote and negotiations Supplier sourcing

Supplier Development Nondisclosure Agreements Product Development

Professional Experience

ADECCO-ATK Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, MO

Buyer, Tools Equipment and Spare Parts (2/042013- present)

Order material, parts and safety stock to support production and

manufacturing operations and maintain minimum quantities of material to

avoid production and manufacturing interruptions.

MSXI-American Axle& Manufacturing, Auburn Hills, MI

Prototype Sales Planner (11/2011-2/2012)

Coordinate with the customer and AAM product engineering to establish the

assembly requirements and develop a dialog with the customer for the

development, cost and timing of the project and assembly. Develop a Bill of

Material (BOM) with the product engineering, design freeze dates are

determined by the complexity and customer expectations. Review critical

components and the projected lead times for release to purchasing, test

dates and manufacturing schedules. Communicate and lead time then negotiate

the selling price and prototype delivery with the customer.

BAE Systems, Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, Sterling Heights, MI

Subcontract Administrator, Senior (3/2010-6/2012)

Write, negotiate and execute various types of nondisclosure agreements with

all suppliers for development and production orders and operational

programs. Participated and contributed with program management teams for

business development initiatives from inception, design and prototype

development through production. Provide feedback to development engineering

for product design as a user jury member. Evaluated supplier quotes to

determine the best value which met or exceeded the program, cost schedule

and objectives. Provide recommendations for improvements for interfacing

functional areas which add value and are more effective and cost affective.

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. Detroit, MI

Senior Buyer (11/2000-6/2009)

Purchased materials, goods and services in support of engineering programs

of prototype drivetrain assemblies for front and rear wheel drive systems

for commercial truck and SUV programs. Development programs included

General Motors, Chrysler and Nissan customers as well as AAM IR&D.

Coordinated with engineering, program management and purchasing to

incorporate changes, manufacturing processes and hardware lead times to

satisfy program delivery and cost objectives. Total dollar value in 2008

exceeded $20 million. Reduced the open inactive order status from $17M to

$6M to ensure accuracy of financial reporting to increase shareholder

value.

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI

Senior Buyer (11/1972-11/2000)

Purchased goods and services for engineering development programs using the

FAR and corporate guidelines within purchasing for all procurements

supporting engineering, technical data packages, quality, program and

customer requirements. Prepared the purchase order universe for the annual

CPSR and interfaced with buyers and auditors during review to answer

questions and discuss issues. Subcontract Administrator for Advanced

Electronics Company, KSA, for electronic hardware and PC boards to support

US and KSA production. Coordinated the raw material flow to AEC and

finished product back into the US to support both KAS and US production.

Total contract value was about $41.7M in US funds. I created a supply base

catalog in commodity and alphabetical sections for supplier reduction and

optimization and distributed to purchasing and engineering. I was

recognized as Employee of the Month for the contribution. Supervised and

directed the activities of management and bargaining unit employees by

monitoring work performance and conducted training on methods and problem

solving, performed performance reviews and recommended salary adjustments

and promotions. I oversaw the renovation and construction of GD Amphibious

Systems Technology Center in Woodbridge VA which included demolition and

new construction to facilitate the AAAV engineering development. I have

held various position with increasing levels of responsibility from 1972

through 1982 when General Dynamics purchased the Chrysler Defense

Division.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI (1996)

Professional Development

Product design and manufacturing training for Drive Line Components for AAM

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Word, Outlook, Power Point,

Excel

MRP/ERP Software systems, Cullinet and Oracle

Patent Information

7115058 Power Assisted Differential Assembly

7241243 Electronic Differential with Bulkhead Connector

7374508 Electronic connector Assembly for Power Transmitting Device

7297083 Axle Assembly Electrically Driven Differential

8092312 Multi-Piece Yoke Assembly

8092310 Prop-shaft Assembly with Universal Joint having Nonconductive

Sleeve between Yoke and Bearing Cap

2010/0113165 Prop-shaft Assembly with Nonconductive Bearing Cap

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