Robert K. Amann

*** ******** ***** **** ******, FL 34683 727-***-****(C) ac1a08@r.postjobfree.com

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

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