DAVID K. MRVAN
Edgewater, FL ****1
Phone: 757-***-****
E-mail: ******@*****.***
Qualifications Profile
Analytical and skilled Supply Chain/Procurement Specialist and Subcontracts Administrator with varied experiences. Skilled in collaborating with all members and levels in the organization to achieve comprehensive project and financial objectives. Strong technical knowledge of complex machinery components for Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and Submarine construction as well as Industrial Gas Turbines, Ethanol Plant components, Mining Trucks Agricultural Equipment as well as Automotive OEM.
Excellent in analysis of statistical data to determine purchasing/sourcing requirements and establish pricing/savings strategies.
Strong project management talents; capable of leading teams to complete projects within strict time and budget constraints. IT proficiency – PowerMax, SAP ERP.
Excellent interpersonal skills; have developed partnerships with executive stakeholders.
Skilled negotiator and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with suppliers and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.
EXPERIENCE
Huntington Ingalls - Newport News Shipbuilding Newport News, VA
Previously Northrop Grumman
Senior Procurement Analyst September 2016 – Present August 2008 – April 2015
Senior Procurement Analyst for new construction/overhaul of aircraft carriers and submarines.
Commodities purchased include complex machinery of air compressors, nitrogen generators,
fuel and oily water separators, exhaust fans, turbine generator components as well as sheet
metal fabricated components and complex valves.
Manage suppliers from within Canada, United Kingdom and USA.
Realized over $1,750,000 in savings through supplier negotiations in 2016/2017.
Realized over $1,250,000 in savings through supplier negotiations in 2014.
Coordinated activities related to refurbishment of electric motors for Aircraft Carrier Overhaul.
Negotiated and enforced terms and conditions for equipment purchase order contracts.
Responsible to ensure procurement compliance with applicable DOD contracts.
Responsible to ensure FAR/DFARS compliance as administered within Purchase Orders.
Responsible to audit, create and ensure procurement files are CPSR compliant.
GE / Alstom Richmond, VA
Supply Chain Manager / Procurement Analyst April 2015 to July 2016
Supply Chain Manager for noble HGP investment castings for Industrial Gas Turbines.
Managed suppliers from within France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA.
Realized over $450,000 in savings and cost avoidances through supplier negotiations in 2015.
Generated purchase orders for high volume components utilizing PowerMax and SAP ERP.
Responsible to arrange shipments from US based suppliers to secondary European suppliers.
Responsible for providing data and coordinating presentations for supplier review meetings.
Responsible for resolving Supplier quality defects in a timely manner.
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Delta-T Corporation Williamsburg, VA
Procurement Analyst August 2006 – August 2008
Buyer of stainless steel fabrications, centrifugal pumps, motors, heat exchangers, filters and
various other components for ethanol plant construction.
Realized over $500,000 in savings through supplier negotiations and resourcing in 2007.
Negotiated and enforced terms and conditions for equipment purchase order contracts.
Resolved nonconformance issues relating to supplier quality and deliveries.
Responsible for resolving jobsite problems of material shortages and warranty related issues.
Liebherr Mining Equipment, Newport News, VA
Senior Buyer / Strategic Buyer November 2002 - August 2006
Responsible for sourcing decisions of casting and machined parts commodities.
Managed suppliers from within the Czech Republic, France, Germany and USA.
Responsible for implementing and coordinating cost reduction ideas for new projects.
Resourced turnkey machined castings with savings of over $600,000.
Production buyer for electrical, fabricated and hydraulic commodities.
Performed daily purchasing tasks to procure parts for production line
JOHN DEERE, Construction Equipment Division Dubuque, IA
Strategic Supply Management Specialist March 1999 – November 2002
Responsible for sourcing decisions of electrical, hydraulic, casting and machined parts.
Responsible for implementing and coordinating cost reduction ideas for new projects.
Realized over $500,000 in savings resourcing fabrications, and machined parts 1999 – 2001
Negotiated with suppliers for over $30,000 in cost avoidance’s in 2001.
Coordinated resourcing project through Free Markets resulting in $60,000/4% savings, 2002.
Supply management leader on cross functional teams for new product development.
Supply management PDP (Product Delivery Process) for new product introduction.
Production buyer for electrical, fabricated and hydraulic commodities.
Performed daily purchasing tasks to procure parts for production line.
CASE CORPORATION, Tractor Assembly Racine, WI
Production Buyer - Strategic Buyer 1997 - 1999
Buyer of castings, forgings and machining utilizing strategic initiatives.
Realized various cost saving projects totaling savings of over $250,000 annually in 1998/99.
Negotiated with foundry supplier to retool casting resulting in $89,000 cost savings in 1998.
Responsible for processing quotes and sourcing components for new product introduction.
Responsible for supply base of domestic as well as internationally sourced components.
Responsible for coordination of ISIR approval to verify quality utilizing ISO 9000 procedures.
Coordinated outside processing of painting, machining and reworking of parts for production.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Technical Buyer/Planner at Emhart Glass – Glass Inspection Equipment; Elmira, NY
Buyer/Planner/ MRO Buyer at ABB – Train Overhaul; Palm Coast, FL and Elmira, NY
Production Control Supervisor at Koch Protective Treatments – Automotive OEM; Dayton, OH
Production Planner at Florida Production Engineering – Automotive OEM; Daytona Beach, FL
Educational Background
Bachelors of Science; Industrial Technology – Purdue University – W. Lafayette, IN; 1987
M.B.A. Coursework - Syracuse University – Corning, NY; 1996
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