Robert K. Amann
*** ******** ***** **** ******, FL 34683 727-***-****(C) *********@*****.***
Accomplished and Purchasing Professional with expertise in cost effective procurement processes and employee supervision seeks new opportunity
Highlights of Qualifications
Proven leader with extensive knowledge and experience in global product and service purchasing within manufacturing environments.
Highly skilled in contract negotiation and establishment of profitable vendor relationships.
Proficient in implementation of strategic procurement initiatives that contribute to organizational growth and productivity.
Results oriented team player. Eager to accept and meet new challenges.
Outstanding team builder with ability to train, mentor, encourage and motivate effective and dedicated operational staff.
Hands-on management style. Willing to take initiative and get the job done at any cost.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain strong working affiliations with wide array of individuals.
Professional Experience
Purchasing
Managed day-to-day purchasing activities for manufacturing within various industries including aerospace, military and aircraft.
Increased efficiencies and reduced cost through successful building of trusted relationships with vendors. Responsible for sourcing new suppliers, re-negotiation of prices and current contracts, and elimination of non-value added processes and problematic providers.
Successfully resolved shipping, receiving, invoicing and other departmental related disputes with internal and external customers.
Directed Supply Chain Management activities assuring timely delivery of high quality supplies and components from vendors, in order to avoid production delays and returns of unsatisfactory finished products.
Management
Supervised team of buyers, planning and shipping/receiving personnel, responsible for procurement/shipping of electronic components, hardware, and assemblies for customers with multiple locations.
Coached, trained and mentored personnel on effective purchasing, manufacturing techniques and processes, which improved individual performance and accomplished corporate objectives in US, China, Penang and Mexico facilities.
Effectively interacted with department heads and managers from other internal departments, including accounting, engineering, production, shipping, receiving and marketing.
Worked closely with accounting department, ensuring timely payment of supplier’s invoices and creating win-win situations for all parties involved.
Represented materials for ECN and Deviation implementation.
Member of the Jabil CAC Team
Prepared competitive quotes for new opportunities, based on cost effective relationship established with material sources and providers.
Worked closely with current and new clients, assuring goods and supplies being obtained satisfy specific needs, cost constraints and quality standards.
Consistently maintained friendly, professional manner and provided with highest level of services at all time.
Employment History
Procurement Specialist
Barnett, Tarpon Springs, FL 2016-2017
Materials Manager
Radiant Power Corp, Sarasota, FL 2013-2016
Planner/Buyer III/Senior Strategic Buyer/GBUMM
Jabil Inc. St. Pete, FL and Poughkeepsie, NY 2009- 2013
Lead Planner/Buyer/Master Scheduler
Goodrich, Oldsmar, FL 2007 – 2009
Planner/Buyer/GBUMM/GSSB
Jabil Circuit, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL 2000 –2007
Senior Buyer/Master Scheduler
K-Byte, Inc., Tampa, FL 1996 – 2000
Senior Buyer
Group Technologies (formerly Honeywell Tampa), Tampa, FL 1994 – 1996
Manufactures Representative
Phoenix Components, Melbourne, FL 1990 – 1994
Product Manager/Interconnect Specialist
Time Electronics, Orlando, FL 1986 - 1990
Sales Representative
Keirluff/Arrow, Clearwater/Orlando, FL 1984 - 1986
Education and Certifications
A.S. Individual Studies, Morrisville State University, Morrisville, NY
Cortland State University, Cortland, NY
University of Phoenix, Saint Petersburg, FL Business
149 College Credits
Certificate’s of Completion
Process Improvement Tools 101 & 201, Lean Six Sigma Bronze Certified, Coaching for Performance, Making Meetings Work, Positive Discipline Works, Maximizing Results through Effective Time Management, Managing Workplace Conflict, Essential Principles for Interaction, Receiving and Giving Feedback, Employment Law for Managers, Retaining Talent: The Leader’s Role, and Ethics
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point/Access/Outlook/Project, Visio, Windows Applications, Internet Navigation
Proficient in various proprietary purchasing systems, including SAP (SME), Symix, P2P, Syteline and Triton (USG FAR)
Volunteer Activity and Community Involvement
Team Dad and Senior Co-Ed Chaperon, Brandon All-Stars, Brandon, FL
Organized and participated in numerous corporate sponsored charitable events and campaigns
East Lake High School Wrestling Coach, Tarpon Springs, FL
Pop Warner Pee Wee Football Coach, Tarpon Springs, FL