Materials / Purchasing Manager

Joseph A Bruno

**** ****** ****** ***** ****** Fl 33327 Cell 305-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Objective: To take my 15 plus years in materials management and apply it to positively impact an organization. To develop a team that works efficiently and cohesively with internal customers and external suppliers.

Summary:An enthusiastic and professional individual with years of solid industry experience in materials management. Effective team leader with the proven ability to manage resources efficiently, drive productivity, and ensure on-time deliveries.

Ability to work under limited supervision and within budgets and time constraints. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with coworkers and upper management. A forward-thinking and resourceful professional who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. Procurement expertise, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, networking skills, analytical thinking, and computer competencies.

Professional Experience:

Decimal Engineering Purchasing Manager 2013Present Pompano Beach FL Specializes in the Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Security, Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer, Automotive & Marine Industries. They utilize laser cutting, machining, EDM, stamping, welding, sheet metal assembly, press brakes and punching as a manufacturer.

● Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.

● Purchase aluminum, cold rolled, hot rolled P&O, copper, stainless, galvanealed, galvanized sheet stock & bar stock.

● Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.

● Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers.

● Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices. Negotiate contracts on behalf of Decimal Engineering.

● Work out agreements with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered, blanket orders.

● Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.

● Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and supplies comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for changes.

● Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.

● Managed a $3,000,000.00 budget

● Domestic and overseas sourcing

Achievements:

● Reduced Material cost from 33% to 27%-29% consecutively after the 1st year of employment.

● Awarded employee of the year 2016

● Awarded SFMA 2017 recognition of excellence

● Served on the internal audit team for AS9100 and ISO 9001:2008

● Repaired and formed strong relationships with old vendors/suppliers

● Negotiated with several vendors for cost reductions and improvement of Quality.

● Rewrote the purchasing terms and conditions to reflect and meet AS9100 and ISO 9001:2008 standards

● Developed and instituted purchasing KPI’s

United Electronics Corporation Materials Manager 20032013 Weston FL Specialized in manufacturing military circular connectors, ground power equipment (PDP’s), cable assemblies and custom machining using automated lathes and screw machines. Key Responsibilities:

● Interact with Executive Management to develop and format an Expenditure and Manufacturing plan that supports the Sales and Financial needs of the organization.

● Recruit, Lead, Motivate and Train a diverse staff to effectively maintain a commitment to continuously improving interdepartmental communication and the achievement of stated requirements of organization.

● Manage and Direct daily activities in Purchasing ($6,000,000.00 budget), Planning, Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving.

● Review and Communicate to Executive Management performance related to daily/weekly revenue plans. Coordinate Manufacturing and Assembly activities in multiple departments.

● Interact and Participate with Engineering and Quality on New Product Development. Achievements:

● Negotiated with several vendors for cost reductions and improvement of Quality.

● Implemented and Maintained an Inventory Control System (20,000 plus skews) that for four consecutive external audits had an absolute deviation less than 2%. This ultimately led to a waiver of the need for future audits.

● Reduced LeadTimes on Core Products to an Industry leading one-week ARO. Maintained zero past dues on Core Products with multiple Key Customers.

● Increased Inventory turns on Core Products by 30%.

● Developed and Maintained Structured Bill of Material criteria that resulted in Part Number Simplification and Process Controls.

● Served on the internal audit team for AS9100 and ISO 9001:2008 Carnival Cruise Lines, Foodservice Director TOTAL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTION Fine Host Aramark 20002003 Miami, FL

● Overall management in a multi-faceted corporate dining facility, serving over 9000 covers a week. Built volume to over $1,300,000.

● Directed and motivated a staff of 18 including 2 supervisors and an administrative assistant. Oversaw menu planning, inventory controls, ordering and day to day operations of the unit.

● Responsible for all Financials aspects dealing with a profit or loss food service operation to include sales development, food and labor cost, unit merchandising and promotions.

● Met food cost of 32%

Maintained a 28% labor

cost.

● Oversaw vending operation for 2500 Carnival employees Amadeus Corporation, Manager TOTAL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTION, FINE HOST CORPORATION 1998–1999 Miami, FL

● Supervision of 6 employees in a multi-faceted account serving 700 employees. Responsible for Financials, Payroll, Unit Merchandising, Customer & Client Relations.

● Implementation of internal communication network to include electronic distribution of weekly menus, promotions and health & nutritional information.

● Oversaw 300k renovation project. Serving full fare of daily menu by setting up satellite kitchen at another account.

● Development of catering menu using customer surveys and hosting a Catering Expo to introduce new & trendier items. Catering sales have increased by 125%.

Carnival Cruise Lines, Executive Chef – Corporate Dining Facility 1996–1998 Miami, FL TOTAL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTION, FINE HOST CORPORATION

● Supervision of 9 back of the house employees and one supervisor in a multi-faceted account serving 2500 employees including; daycare, electronic ordering

● Delivery service, executive dining, internal & external company catering, coffee pantry service. Responsible for Inventory Control, computerized purchasing, receiving and cost controls. Development of cycle menu and culturally diverse Promotions as well as daily “On Exhibition” Specials. Unit Merchandising and Customer & Client Relations.

● Electronic distribution of weekly menus, promotions, health & nutritional information.

● Increased unit profitability by 296% and sales by 21.4 % over first year, compared to previous five years of operation. 1998 sales exceeded $800,000.00

Experience Continued

19871996

A background of experience preparing for a career in food management. Details upon request. Education:

American Institute. Lmt 2010

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Masters: Hospitality Management, 1995 Canterbury University Online Computer: Microsoft; Excel; Word; PowerPoint; Outlook; POS; ERP and MRP systems

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