Manager Account
Resume:
Kellie A. Lonsway
**** ******* **. ******, **** *4060
*********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced purchasing professional skilled in managing raw material and purchased component requirements in a tier 1 manufacturing facility. Adept at vendor sourcing and controlling inventory using an MRP system. Proven ability to manage costs, develop and oversee long term vendor relationships. A very strong ability to communicate with other departments, vendors, production and executive management to ensure purchasing goals are met. 29 years of combined metal purchasing and sales Experience with sourcing suppliers for purchased goods with an annual value of $18 million, negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and quarterly pricing agreements, and assisting in production planning. Possess knowledge of manufacturing operations gained while performing purchasing function. Demonstrated ability to continually cut costs while maintaining high quality standards.
Professional Experience
Falls Stamping & Welding- Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Purchasing Manager: 2012-2016
Purchased all raw material & components for 3 manufacturing plants.
Negotiated blanket program and quarterly pricing for an annual spend of $18-20 million
Forecasted Raw material needs using a MRP system to control inventory costs.
Teamed with engineering to update equipment to further reduce costs
Expedited purchases when needed.
Assisted in production planning when needed
Built long term vendor relationships to ensure best value, quality and terms.
Work History
Mid America Stainless LLC – Cleveland Ohio 2008-2012
Account Manager
Steel Service Centers 1987-2012
Account Manager
Welded Tubes- Orwell, Ohio
Singer Steel – Streetsboro, Ohio
Olympic Steel- Cleveland, Ohio
Steel Koils LLC – Gates Mills, Ohio
Mid West Materials- Perry, Ohio
Education
Currently enrolled: APICS Certified Supply Chain Manger Curriculum.
Target certification date of October 2016.
Lakeland Community College – Various business courses.
References upon request.
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