Vernie Bray

San Jose, CA

Cell 408-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/verniebray

Objective

Experienced purchasing buyer with an emphasis in manufacturing seeking a challenging professional position in the Purchasing field.

Summary

I have experience in reading both electronic schematics and engineering blue prints. I consider myself an expert on Microsoft Excel and Word. I have a strong MRP and ERP background. I have conducted vendor negotiations and price reductions. I have also built strong vendor relationships and have evaluated the performance of my vendors.

Career Highlights / Achievements

• Developed a 3,500+ component ERP system utilizing Microsoft Excel which included all BOM’s and international lead-times greater than 4 months.

• Provided $100K+ in cost savings in a single year.

• Procured hard to find hard to find/obsoleted components utilizing secondary and tertiary sourcing.

• Maintained vendor data bases to provide the best products, services, and pricing for my company.

Skills

Bill of Materials, Inventory Management, Supplier Negotiation, Electronics, ISO 9000, Vendor Relationships, ERP Software, Blueprint Reading, Schematic, Microsoft Office, Contracts, Manufactured Parts, Chemicals, MRO, RFQ Development, Cost Savings Strategies

Work Experience

Unrelated Work Experience

Substitute Teacher/Science Teacher/Uber Driver

03/2009 – Present

Buyer

11/2008 - 03/2009 And 02/2004 - 03/2006

Micro Lithography, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Procure all custom parts, electrical, and mechanical items necessary for production of semiconductor equipment. Specializing in adhesive films, bulk aluminum and machining, chemicals, and cleanroom consumables. Responsible for all MRO items needed to maintain manufacturing machinery and general office supplies. Evaluated potential subcontractors and maintained monthly records on the performance of all current key subcontractors. Negotiated contacts, pricing, and net terms with subcontractors to provide the best price and contractual agreement for my employer.

Unrelated Work Experience

Substitute Teacher

05/2007 – 11/2008

Purchasing Supervisor

03/2007 – 05/2007

Akon Inc., San Jose, CA

Manage purchasing department of 4 employees. Procured custom electrical and machined components necessary for production of RF devices used by the Department of Defense. Provided detailed projection and cost analysis to executive officers. Negotiated pricing, and net terms with subcontractors to provide the best price and contractual agreement for my employer. Created procedures for purchasing department to better their work efficiency.

Assembly Buyer

03/2006 – 03/2007

Harbor Electronics Inc., Santa Clara, CA

Procure electrical, mechanical components and kits necessary for production of semiconductor testing equipment. Specializing in electrical components. Project coordinator for the RoHS compliancy conversion to lead-free components. Planned and supervised the conformity of all material code descriptions in ProCim software so they all had the same format. Negotiated pricing, and net terms with subcontractors to provide the best price and contractual agreement for my employer. Created and revised ISO procedures for Assembly Purchasing department to better their work efficiency.

Unrelated Work Experience

Substitute Teacher

04/2002 – 02/2004

Buyer/Planner II

09/1999 - 04/2002

WaferNet, Inc., San Jose, CA

Coordinate activities related to procurement of silicon wafers and services beginning with intent to purchase through delivery; Create and track Purchase Orders. Expedite processing requests and delivery of material as needed. Develop and maintain supplier base. Schedule and monitor the movement of material through the production cycle. Evaluate and communicate vendor reliability and performance issues. Monitor costs, schedule and scope to assigned subcontractors to assure best quality at best value. Negotiate lowest possible cost for products or service balanced against the optimum quality and scheduling needs. Generate reports based on supplier results. Evaluate recurring Purchase Orders for products and services to identify potential stocking program requirements.

Buyer

06/1998 - 09/1999

Cybor Corporation, San Jose, CA

Expanded their vendor base. Developed, processed, and placed all styles of purchase orders with MAS90 accounting software. Assisted in the training other employees on widows based MAS90 software. Procured a wide variety of electrical components used in the production of control and PC interface modules. Worked closely with engineers and vendors when referencing drawings for custom fabricated metal, sheet metal, and Teflon items. Maintained inventory levels without the ability to obtain forecasting. Reconciled errors found on packing slips and invoices. Negotiated price reductions and lead times with vendors. Evaluated and tracked vendor’s performances and quality levels. Maintained accurate records utilizing Buy Cards in addition to the software. Assisted in the developing of new procedures needed to become ISO9000 certified. Performed internal ISO9000 audits.

Senior Buyer

11/1995 - 06/1998

International Components Technology Corp., San Jose, CA

Increased the vendor base. Developed, processed, and placed all styles of purchase orders with MAS90 accounting software. Expanded and enforced new purchase order processing procedures. Coordinated a cost reduction development program. Experienced with Just-In-Time (JIT) and First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory processing. Maintained an aggressive improvement of packaging material procurement and storage. Assisted in the designing of new packaging. Assisted accounting and receiving in repair of vendor discrepancies. Repaired and maintained Bill of Materials (BOM) and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) programs. Provided most of the procedures department needed to become ISO9000 and QS9000 certified. Trained newer buyers on MAS90 software.

Education

01/2011 - National University, San Jose, CA

Credential Program and Masters of Arts in Education

3.74 GPA.

05/1995 - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Bachelors of Arts - Major of Child Development

Member of the Tao Delta Phi honor fraternity.

3.05 GPA

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