REBECCA GANSSLE

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Mesa, AZ 85213

Cell: 480-***-****

ac2f8z@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Extensive experience in sourcing new suppliers, identifying supplier capabilities, developing supplier relationships, negotiating price, quality and leadtime requirements to ensure internal schedules and budgets are met. 20 years experience managing suppliers to ensure compliance with all government and internal flow downs via purchase orders or contracts. Proficient with MRP systems including SAP, Manugistics, AMAPSG, S210, JD Edwards, Vantage, Movex, Cost Point and Job Boss. Experienced with ITAR regulations, FAR and DFAR compliance, PIA’s/NDA’s, Cost/Price analysis, TINA and CAS. Experience with FFP, Cost Plus and Time and Material contract types. Proficiency in 5S, Value Stream Mapping and other lean concepts. Experienced on all Microsoft office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Professional Experience:

Senior Buyer, Avcorp Composite Fabrication

Gardena, CA 1/16 – Current

Purchase raw materials and metal components to support production

Purchase all requirements for facilities including building upgrades, machine maintenance (PM) services and annual contracts for services and license updates

Member of transition team working to transfer product lines between facilities

Purchasing Consultant, L’Garde

Tustin, CA 4/15 – 12/15

Purchase all requirements for a deployable space system design and low volume production facility

Purchase all stock items, parts, consumables, office products and tools for all activities

Ensure on time delivery of material to support customer demand

Source suppliers to support new design concepts

Create/update processes and procedures

Senior Buyer, Keystone Engineering

Long Beach, CA 6/14 – 8/15

Single purchasing representative for small aerospace company

Purchase all production metals, machined parts and tooling, all outside processing, all build to print parts, all nonproduction items including office supplies, business cards, coffee and general services

Obtain quotes from multiple suppliers

Analyze pricing for best overall cost

Verify capabilities of prospective suppliers

Identify new sources of supply

Work closely with engineering to ensure drawing compliance

Negotiate for best obtainable cost and terms

Create Terms and Conditions

Track delivery and quality performance of suppliers

Work closely with production to ensure schedule compliance

Expedite parts as needed

Senior Buyer, ATK Space Components

Commerce, CA 02/12 – 05/14

Purchase all production metals, machined parts and tooling – all build to print parts

Obtain quotes from multiple suppliers

Analyze pricing for best overall cost

Monitor purchase contracts to ensure FAR and DFAR flow down compliance

Verify capabilities of prospective suppliers

Identify new sources of supply

Work closely with engineering to ensure drawing compliance

Ensure contract flow downs are passed on to sub tier suppliers

Negotiate for best obtainable cost and terms

Negotiate Terms and Conditions in compliance with ATK requirements

Track delivery and quality performance of suppliers

Work closely with production to ensure schedule compliance

Expedite parts as needed

Senior Buyer, HITCO Carbon Composites

Gardena, CA 6/10 – 02/12

Purchase all sheet metal and machined parts including hardware

Analyze pricing for best overall cost

Monitor purchase contracts to ensure FAR and DFAR flow down compliance

Verify capabilities of prospective suppliers

Work closely with engineering to ensure drawing compliance

Negotiate for best obtainable cost and terms

Negotiate Terms and Conditions in compliance with HITCO requirements

Track delivery and quality performance of suppliers

Expedite parts as needed

Senior Buyer, Monogram Systems,

Carson, CA 9/08 – 4/10

Purchase all composite, rubber, plastics, sheet metal and machined parts

Buyer for all foreign suppliers

Obtain quotes from multiple suppliers

Analyze pricing for best overall cost

Verify capabilities of prospective suppliers

Identify new sources of supply

Negotiate for best obtainable cost and terms

Negotiate Terms and Conditions in compliance with Monogram requirements

Track delivery and quality performance of suppliers

Work closely with production to ensure schedule compliance

Expedite parts as needed

Senior Subcontract Administrator, MD Helicopters, Inc.

Mesa, AZ 11/06 – 08/08

Strategic sourcing buyer for composites and sheet metal

Manage supplier for panstock contract (VMI)

High volume purchasing to backfill flow for production

Source new suppliers

Prepare and issue competitive quotes

Negotiate multi-year, multi-quantity or range pricing contracts

Monitor purchase contracts to ensure FAR and DFAR flow down compliance

Negotiate Terms and Conditions in compliance with MD requirements

Mentor new buyers

Supervise tactical buyers for specific commodities

Team lead – Mesa shortage team

Single point of contact for all Mesa shortages

Lead shortage update meetings with production managers

Purchasing, Boeing Mesa

Mesa, AZ 03/89 – 06/06

Production materials Buyer/Planner IV

Buyer/Planner High Performance Work Team member

Secondary Structures IPT member

Administer Master Order Releases against Corporate Contracts

Monitor purchase contracts to ensure FAR and DFAR flow down compliance

Negotiate Terms and Conditions in compliance with Boeing requirements

Work closely with production control to ensure no shortages

Heavy contact with suppliers to obtain quotes and verify deliveries

Process justification paperwork as necessary

Advise/instruct suppliers on Auto-pay and other AP questions/concerns

RFQ/RFP, Negotiate, Cost Price Analysis per FAR/DFAR regulations

Ensure TINA and CAS compliance in purchasing documentation

CPSR audit clean up for compliance with regulations

Purchase MRO and Production Materials in compliance with government regulations

Education:

University of Phoenix, Materials Management Certificate Course 1993

Certificates from American Management Association for SPC, (How to Lead a Business Process Improvement Effort, Creating a Competitive Advantage Through Innovation and What Managers Do)

Carass negotiating training

Professional and Personal references available upon request

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