Procurement and Manufacturing

DEANDRE' C. PURDIE

P.O. Box *** 256-***-****

Indianapolis, IN 46206

(***********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned procurement & manufacturing professional with visible achievements

in diverse manufacturing arenas. Excellent planning and execution of

assigned task. Superior communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Embraces a "continuous improvement" approach throughout daily task.

Tradition of Performance Excellence in:

. Price Analysis . Daily Plant Operations

. Job Shop Operations . Creative Problem-Solving

. Reporting & Tracking . Quality Assurance

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cummins Inc. Columbus, IN May

2011 - November 2012

Sourcing Specialist

. Monitored and researched projects to identify variances in PBIT

savings.

. Reduced passed due Engineering releases by 82%.

. Managed cost reduction performance and a commodity spend.

. Performed supplier follow-ups for RFQ questions, ER Responses, price

variation resolutions.

. Created high level commodities spend reports for Finance Director and

Purchasing Director.

Caterpillar Inc. Joliet, IL February 2009 -

December 2009

Global Purchasing

. Developed and implemented a supplier collaboration plan to identify

cost drivers in PF parts.

. Ensured that suppliers could meet specifications and cost

requirements for PF parts for NPI pilots.

. Communicated procurement information for purchase finish parts at NPI

gate review meetings.

. Transmitted RFQ's and access to drawings to suppliers.

Caterpillar Inc Minneapolis, MN February 2008

- February 2009

Manufacturing Engineer

. Developed new layout and Value Stream Mapping to improve process

. Developed and maintained manufacturing process instructions.

. Led and Implemented RIWs and 5s projects to improve production

efficiency

. Conducted safety assessments on reported ergonomic issues and provide

solutions to them

. Daily production support and troubleshooting for SCOM/ACOM production

line

Cargill AgHorizon Bloomingburg, OH Summer 2007

Operations Manager Intern

. Performed time and motion studies.

. Maintained safety standards and managed productivity.

. Identified need for newer Hazardous Monitoring system.

. Collaborated with production team to proactively reduce cost.

NCO Group Greensboro, NC September 2005 -

January 2008

Customer Service Representative

. Assisted customers in locating their packages.

. Processed delivery change request and guarantee service refunds.

. Conducted driver follow-ups to insure packages are delivered to

correct address.

Trans Tron Limited Huntsville, AL Summer 2005

Production Operator

. Processed orders for DaimlerChrysler parts to produce.

. Assembled automotive display systems and cruise control modules.

. Insured that the parts were qualified to be shipped to the customers.

EDUCATION

North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC

M.S., Industrial Technology Concentration: Manufacturing Systems, Dec 2007.

Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL

B.S., Industrial Technology Concentration: Computer Aided Manufacturing,

May 2005.

SKILLS

Material Cost Tracking, Global Purchasing System, PowerPoint, PageMaker,

Macromedia Flash MX, Excel, Visio, Microsoft Word, Electronic Publishing,

DOS, Windows XP, Windows VISTA, CNC Lathe, CNC Milling, LogNet, SAP, MRP,

CPPD, DCC, AS400, Lotus Notes

ACTIVITIES/HONORS

National Society of Black Engineers, SigmaTau Epsilon, Professional

Fraternity Inc.-Technology & Engineering

Dean's List, Whose Who Among American Universities and Colleges,

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Negotiation Training

6 Sigma Training

Advanced Product Quality Planning training

CPS Green Belt & Yellow Belt training

Techniques for Better Time Management training

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