DAVID W. SECRIST

***** ******* ***** **** *******, KS 66013

913-***-**** ac1y1c@r.postjobfree.com

PURCHASING MGR SUPPLY CHAIN MGR PRODUCTION MGR/GENERAL MGR

Results oriented purchasing manager with over 25 years of experience in purchasing, materials management, product engineering and procurement. Seeking a purchasing or management position where I can utilize my skills and education to take organizations to the next level.

Areas of Expertise

Customer Service

Purchasing

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation skills

Procurement

Product Engineering

Pricing Analysis

Vendor Negotiations

Sales Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

UMKC (University of Missouri Kansas City)

Key Accomplishments

As Regional Sales Manager, transformed a non-existing sales territory from $50K to excess of $1 million by creating brand awareness, establishing new territories, and creating distributorship programs.

Secured an online-vendor auction program for raw aluminum which reduced overall cost per product

by 8% for Heatron.

Established extensive customer base in five state areas and grew sales/client portfolio to meet

organization's yearly goal.

Astute technical product troubleshooter/problem solver for company products, competitors and point

person for resolution of client issues.

Ensured timely product purchases, production supplies and delivery schedules were met to ensure time

tables and product lines were delivered as scheduled.

Elected by peers as representative ESOP board member.

Member of the Board of Plastics Engineers for two (2) year terms.

Qualifications

Purchasing Manager possessing over 25 years of experience in procurement, price negotiation, R&D of new products, and product engineering as well as solid purchasing and vendor negotiations experience.

Extensive sales and sales/management experience establishing client base in multi-state region working with OEM, distributor and user type accounts.

Directed purchasing department strategic plans to secure cost effective prices through the analysis of RFPs, negotiations and securing strong vendor relationships.

Skilled in bid solicitation and processes; negotiated pricing and contracts while coordinating the procurement process with vendors securing saving on annual purchasing contracts.

Conducted price cost analysis and MRO needs, evaluating existing and new vendor partnerships.

Coordinated delivery timetables, troubleshooting product and delivery pathways.

Communicated effectively with multi-level business-OEM/ distributors and user type accounts.

Motivated Team leader with excellent leadership, management and communication skills.

Successful Regional Sales Manager effectively managing OEM, distributor and user type accounts.

Keen ability to read and purchase products from blueprints developed by engineering and customer.

Skilled in raw materials, production and maintenance supplies for engineering and R&D.

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Professional Experience

SIGNATURE MANUFACTURING INC. Nov2016-Feb2017

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING/PRODUCTION/GENERAL MANAGER

General Manager, Production Manager, Purchasing Manager for all aspects of business on daily basis.

Worked with existing and developed new vendors for production needs, raw material and scheduling

parts delivery.

Managed vendors to insure on time delivery and quality of parts per prints provided at time order placed.

Identified and solved parts issues by making sure parts met material, heat treat and finish specifications called out

on Signature Manufacturing OEM prints.

Hired and help to develop new employee’s skills as assemblers/shipping and receiving personnel

Scheduled production and shipping needs based on Customer Sales Orders

Improved shipping aspect of parts by designing boxes and dividers for specific critical parts to insure no damage

occurred during shipment to secondary vendors or end customer.

Helped organize and implement 2nd shift machine production and assembly.

Utilized Number Cruncher/All Orders MRP system for placing purchase orders, scheduling production, and

developing internal work orders to follow parts through the production process to ready for assembly

or shipment to end customers.

BE AEROSPACE INC. Sept 2016-October 2016

TACTICAL BUYER

Worked as contract tactical buyer in LSS (Life Support System) area of purchasing department.

Helped department get caught up on all aspects of purchasing process.

Supported other buyers helping to eliminate RMA parts by completing paperwork needed to return non

conforming to vendors for repair or replacement.

Worked with JD Edwards MRP software – purchasing, inventory, and all return and transfer areas.

Attended all department meetings dealing with department goals and metrics.

Worked as a contributing team member by helping each buyer with specific purchasing needs.

BEST TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. July 2006 - April 2016

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

Served as procurement specialist for all raw materials and related needs, used in production as required by client prints. Production needs included steels, aluminum, exotics, hardware and assembly components required for each project.

Assisted in maintaining contracts with major companies like DCMA, Rheinstahl, General Electric, Parker- Hanifan, Cobham, Spirit, Gates Learjet and Haliburton.

Updated and documented all necessary flow down and purchasing requirements as required by each vendor.

Developed relationships with critical vendors, and outside sources to supply key materials needed.

Provided vendor management through Global Shop Systems for product quality and timely delivery.

Negotiated competitive pricing from established vendors, sourcing and compliance qualifying new vendors.

Completed all MRP functions through Global Shop System software.

Accomplishments:

Effective negotiator, establishing extended terms with the top 25 vendors as Best Technologies expanded into the aerospace industry.

Successfully negotiated vendor terms from the standard net30 to net60 and net90, with the higher dollar spend sources.

Consolidated dollars spent with key vendors to maximize discount levels in all supply chain levels.

Responsible for overseeing tool vending program and properly assigning accurate costs to customer jobs.

Successfully negotiated contract with KCPL for putting two new Gardner/Denver compressors-project valued at $128,000, and received over $42,000 rebate from KCPL when contract signed. Arranged for Cullum/Brown to do the installation and service aspect of new equipment

Set up stocking program with key vendors on projects to insure stock on hand at all times. Front end delivery with needed parts was made when new orders placed. Insured safety stock was replenished when front end deliveries made.

Researched capital equipment needs (CNC Lathes and Mills) from closest sales representatives and delivered pricing and availability to Management team when requested. Also contacted local sources to sell equipment no longer needed and obtained best possible price for said items.

WELD RACING June 2005 - 2006

BUYER

Served as Team member involved in the pricing structure, purchase and delivery of raw materials and MRO related parts for timely turn around and delivery.

Coordinated the packaging and corrugated box requirements via a Kanban system to ensure shipping finished products to meet daily timetable goals.

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Assessed production and MRO objectives and sourced compatible partners for existing production materials and newly established product lines.

Accomplishments:

Developed Just In Time Process; acquired new vendor relationships reducing costs on products.

Developed second and third sources for existing products.

ASTRO CAP MANUFACTURING Sept 2003 - Jan 2005

PURCHASING MANAGER

Coordinated the procurement, competitive analysis, and purchasing of all raw material, shipping and maintenance supplies and production purchasing for the manufacturing unit.

Instrumental in scheduling of accuracy on time purchasing, delivery and production coordination of product line shipping and delivery process.

Managed the receiving, invoicing and the supervision of the entire shipping and receiving process.

Submitted insurance requirement for company health, dental and life insurance plans.

Accomplishments:

Established and implemented first Just In Time Program for production supplies.

Increased production by purchasing cost effective products; participated in a program securing fiberglass contracts with vendor which stabilized costs in a volatile market.

Developed new shipping pallet which improved production time and decreased production costs.

HEATRON INC. 1982 - 2002

PURCHASING/MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Served as Procurement specialist, for raw materials, production supplies and associated services, maintenance needs, for engineering, R&D and company offices.

Purchased materials for major product lines of electrical heating elements, cartridge heaters, band heater, silicone rubber heaters, and tubular heating elements for cast heaters.

Negotiated vendor price, vendor qualification and new materials analysis for production scheduling.

Partnered with inventory control associates to ensure timely delivery.

Accomplishments:

Assisted in the development of ISO 9001 and auditing of system (for all product lines).

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Established strategic sales program targeting customer base in five state area including Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas.

Directed outside sales for company products manufactured including electrical heating elements, cartridge heaters, band heater, silicone heaters, and tubular heating elements for cast heaters.

Developed buy and resell program for items used in plastic industry.

Interfaced with OEM, distributor and user type accounts.

Prepared programs to penetrate territories/prospects through a combination of outside sales programs.

Conducted client's presentations, negotiated contracts securing long term business relationships.

Accomplishment:

Increased sales from $50k to over $1 million in new business.

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INSIDE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE

Worked directly with OEM and distributors and users to resolve product issues.

Solved technical problems, troubleshooter for client with company product and competitive product lines.

Key point of contact for customer service department.

Extensive product knowledge and sales experience accentuated client problem resolution abilities.

Accomplishments:

Consistently ranked as one of the top sales producers.

Recipient of bonus awards for strong job performance.

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