Dale H Clinton Cover Letter

Email: ac7nx9@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 808-***-****

**** *. ******* **. ******* AZ 85044

After working in Silicon Valley in the Procurement profession for approximately 20+ years, my wife and I moved to Honolulu in 2011.

During our time in the islands, I spent a majority of my efforts successfully pursuing distressed properties on Oahu and Maui. Due to the health of my wife’s father, we recently moved back to the mainland, specifically Phoenix.

At this point in time, I have decided to return to my true passion for supporting a forward looking positive company. With my knowledge, experience and enthusiasm, I’m sure I would prove to be an asset to your team.

Please contact me for further discussion at your earliest convenience.

Thanks Dale

Dale H. Clinton

4247 E. Sacaton Rd,

Phoenix, AZ 85044

808-***-****

ac7nx9@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: A supportive position with a teamwork oriented company

EXPERIENCE:

2004-2010 BC TECHNOLOGY, SANTA CRUZ, CA

PURCHASING MANAGER

In this medical design and manufacturing environment, my

primary duties included:

-Establish purchasing policies and guidelines and ensure compliance

-Negotiate annual blanket purchase orders and monitor costs

-Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

-Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking

-Seek and partner with reliable customers, vendors and suppliers

-Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

-Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

-Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment

-Maintain Purchase Order software

-Administer on-line purchasing systems

-Resolve vendor and contractor grievances and claims

-Attend weekly Design Engineering, Shortage, MRB, JIT, TQM meetings

1999-2003 SYMMETRICOM INC., SAN JOSE, CA

SENIOR BUYER

In this fast paced telecommunications environment, a portion

of my responsibilities included:

-Maintain and execute the effective daily use of the MRP/EDI system

-Developed and maintain inventory plans

-Established and manage lead times and inventory levels

-Developed new and alternate sources of supply with Engineering dept

-Initiated competitive bidding and established and maintained annual competitive

bid programs

-Engage in supplier negotiations, contract management, procurement and vendor

management

-Coordinate with Finance, Business Development, and Engineering concerning excess &

obsolete materials resolutions

-Source and negotiated materials worldwide

-Responsible for approximately 14,000 line items valued at $7M dollars annually

-Successfully completed annual contracts for assigned commodities which resulted

in excess of $2.5M cost savings in the first year and $1.5M the following year

1992-1999 SYSTEM STUDIES INC., SANTA CRUZ, CA

PURCHASING MANAGER

As a hands on Purchasing Manager, my responsibilities encompassed but

were not limited to:

-Successful implementation of outsourcing program for all electronic

products resulting in substantial cost savings

-Procurement of all capital equipment, manufacturing requirements,

engineering requirements, MRO as well as hardware and software needs

-Manage supplier certification programs and procurement policies

-Oversee all activities related to material management and quality of a product

-Monitor progress against the production plan by assimilating information from

the requirements plan, production control, and the master schedule

-Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and develop

and monitor corrective action plan

-Assist Quality Control in the implementation of manufacturing changes in

new product launches

-Provide hands-on mentoring and guidance for direct and indirect employees

1986-1992 CORPORATE IMPROVEMENTS/MEEKS ELECTRIC, SAN JOSE, CA

PURCHASING MANAGER

In this challenging and successful position, my accomplishments were:

-Developed dual purchasing departments

-Implemented policies and purchasing procedures for construction

and electrical companies

-Assist in the development of product specifications with Project Managers

-Develop and review Scope of Work on a regular basis with construction

teams to ensure trades are meeting the expectations of the contracts

-Maintain take-off information to ensure vendor pricing is in line with material costs

-Supervise budget maintenance on a weekly basis and provide revised budgets to

senior management

- Review, organize and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications,

schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to

appropriate team members subcontractors, fab shop and vendors

Proficient in various software applications:

Microsoft Office, Oracle, HP Ask Manman, Great Plains, MADICS, Pc/MRP as well as

multiple MRP systems

Education/Personal

Graduate of San Jose City College, San Jose CA. Member of Purchasing Management Association. News Editor of San Jose City College Times. Commissioner of Student Elections. Member of Beta Phi Gamma. Avid Softball Player.

I am a team player with a positive attitude, enthusiastic, and have self-motivation.

I also possess strong interpersonal skills, look forward to multi-tasking, and difficult challenges.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience for further discussion.

Thanks Dale

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