Procurement

Security Clearance

TS/SCI w/full poly

(Active)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Leadership, Analytical, Communication skills

Extensive well-rounded background in purchasing, logistics, and project management in various industry markets. Consistently communicates with vendors as well as engineering to implement new solutions for lean manufacturing. Continuously review and adjust supply chain relationships to assure the best quality, pricing and delivery of the product is met. Initiates and implements changes to improve processes and procedures in manufacturing, purchasing and logistics. A proven track record of cost saving though evaluation of various purchasing techniques and proper vendor selection was successful in every industry.

Ability to source, negotiate and oversee extensive projects with progress reports from start to finish.

Conceptualized and organized a forum to demonstrate price, longevity and cost effectiveness of different bands of product. Demonstrated cost saving of $80K/Yr. through inventory reduction and buying power.

Managed research and computed current costs and implemented savings for outsourcing assemblies.

Established new qualified vendors with updated equipment to lower cost of part and assemblies.

Lowered the cost of custom parts for new product though design reviews and modified drawings.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

10/31/14-3/2016

LOGISTICIAN / BRANCH MANAGER Leidos, Columbia MD

Leidos (formerly SAIC) (RF product, Machine parts,

Electronic Boards & Components, Cables, Equipment)

Manager for 5 Logisticians (Time cards, Reviews, Employee issues)

Regulate problems with minimal support and complete tasks without direct leadership assistance

Inventory Manager (oversee planning, inventory transactions & material cost)

Material Planning for projects using CostPoint, meets objectives and schedules

Purchase material / equipment for Government Contracts

Source, Analyze Vendor quotes, negotiate best price, delivery and quality

05/09-10/31/13 LOGISTICIAN/ MATERIAL CONTROLLER SAIC Corporation, Columbia MD

(RF Product/ IT equipment /Computers / Electronics)

Purchase material / equipment for Government Contracts

Source, analyze vendor quotes,, negotiate best price, delivery and quality

Develop sales agreements to ensure customer demands are fulfilled

Expedite orders for customers on time delivery

Support fast pace / Quick reaction programs

Material planning for projects / Continuously communication with Customers

Supply chain management / vendor evaluation

Continuously improvements logistic processes

7/05-05/09 SENIOR BUYER /PLANNER Gigabeam Corporation, Herndon VA / Durham, NC

(RF Products, Machine & Casting parts, Electronic Boards & Components, Cables, Waveguides)

Global sourcing / Purchasing / Cost analysis

Purchase material and equipment for Government Contracts

Inventory / Material and Supply chain management / Vendor evaluation

Engineering / New Product / Field Service support / Customer Service (International)

Sales support & Customer Service for Government Contracts

Logistics Import / Export documents & forms / Travel arrangements (International)

8/00-7/05 PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Neocera, Inc., Beltsville, Md.

Neocera, Inc. is a high tech start up company / Semi-Conductor tools.

(Vacuum Parts / Machine Parts / Electronic Boards & Components / Lasers / Gases / Microscopes)

Production planning using RMP system (ROI).

Material management and purchasing for Manufacturing and R&D Projects.

Worked closely with Sales and Engineering in Production Planning of Sales orders.

Built strong vendor relationships and long-term partnerships for design and development.

Outsource small assemblies and negotiated new pricing and terms for production items.

. Project management for new designs to include RFQs and RFP’s.

Worked with Engineering/Vendor to lower cost of parts with design changes.

Supply chain management /Vendor visits.

Built strong vendor relationships to include shipping companies

5/96 - 11/99 BUYER / PLANNER Imaging & Sensing Technology, Horseheads, NY

(Electronic Components / Chemicals / Specialty Lamps / Copper / Electrical & Wiring)

Purchase components for circuit boards/power supplies, parts for specialty lamps, copper,

Custom frames, electrical & wiring product, water cooled cables for high current switches.

Quote and select machine shop for flanges and outside lamp housing (custom made).

Negotiate with single source vendors for better and delivery.

Placed blanket orders and stocked parts at the vendor location for future orders.

Track and adjust inventory and delivery dates using MRP.

Prepare quotes for Sales & Marketing.

Entered / updated Bill of Material for new product and ECO’s.

Schedule material delivery dates to coordinate with planning and assembly of switches.

4/94 - 11/95 PURCHASING AGENT / EXPEDITOR Russell William, Ltd., Odenton, MD

(Sheet Metal, Steel Tubing, Fasteners, Machinery & Equipment, tooling, dies, and cutters)

Worked with established vendors in sourcing materials and services for new design.

. Followed- up with Vendors to meet delivery dates.

Negotiated all major and minor contracts, including contractor’s RFP’s.

Negotiated maintenance agreement terms and contract pricing.

Handle project management; overseeing construction projects, determining expectations,

goals, solicited bids, selected contractor, ordered supplies and materials. Upheld contract

penalties for not meeting deadline requirements.

Previously employed by Corning Incorporated - Provided support for various departments.

EDUCATION

Corning Community College, Corning, NY (computer curriculum)

TRAINING CLASSES

Global Purchasing, CPM classes, Windows 2000 (Word, Excel, Access)

Total Quality Management, Many Negotiation Seminars (Charles Karrass), ISO 9000

Global Trade Networks Training for International shipping (Export/Import documents for custom)

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Costpoint, Ariba, 4th Shift, ROI, Vantage system, Solidworks, Microsoft Office

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