KELLY HUBBARD
**** ********* ***** ? Knoxville, Tennessee 37909
865-***-**** ? **************@*****.***
PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Dynamic purchasing specialist and leader with more than 15 years of
combined experience contributing to the cost-effective acquisition of
resources for production organizations. Support timely and quality
manufacturing functions through expert needs monitoring and analysis.
Strong negotiator and relationship builder with a history of success
cultivating mutually-beneficial partnerships with key suppliers. Combine
hands-on inventory analysis strengths with strong aptitude for forecasting
material needs to support production efforts, enhancements, and expansions.
Strong communicator with all levels of team members, vendors, and
management.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Materials Purchasing / Sourcing ? Acquisition Processes ? Contract
Negotiations ? Manufacturing Operations
Expense Control ? Resources Planning / Allocation ? Inventory Control ?
Regulatory Compliance
Team Facilitation ? Vendor Relations ? Product Ordering ? ERP Systems ?
Shipping / Receiving
Accounts Payable / Receivable ? Reporting ? Invoicing ? Scheduling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN MAGNETICS, Oak Ridge, Tennessee ? 2002-Present
Award-winning manufacturer of superconducting magnets and cryogenic
equipment utilized in R&D environments. Organization employs an average of
50 staff members.
Purchasing Manager (2004-Present)
Accounting Clerk (2002-2004)
Promoted to orchestrate purchasing functions focused on raw materials
utilized within production environment. Perform weekly processing of MRP,
analyze material needs, and ensure the timely acquisition of quality
components / supplies. Provide overall management of inventory demands
within the company's Instrumentation Division. Liaise and work closely with
vendors to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries. Administer all
aspects of inventory control.
Communicate extensively with engineers and production managers as well as
analyze engineering drawings to identify material needs and create detailed
orders. Track and process all material receipts in company's ERP system.
Support proper shipment of products to customers. Provide overall
management of accounts payable and receivables (AP / AR). Generate weekly
reports and deliver to production management. Handle material returns.
. Delivered $35K in annual savings through successful negotiation of a 3-
year contract with vendor.
. Achieved major enhancements in inventory management within
Instrumentation Division.
. Forged and cultivated productive relationships with vendors, resulting
in mutually-beneficial partnerships and transactions.
ADVENT ELECTRIC, Knoxville, Tennessee ? 1999-2002
Small electrical subcontractor.
Production / Project Manager Assistant
Administered purchase orders, deliveries, vendor relations, personnel
timesheets, and general contractor invoices.
. Successfully supported 49 production projects simultaneously.
. Promoted to train new assistants within 6 months of employment.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts in Communications / Minor in Public Speaking
Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania
Knox County Notary Public