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OBJECTIVES

I am seeking employment with a company where I can grow professionally and personally. I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the success of the organization. I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment that will provide me with advancement opportunities.

I want to excel in this field with hard work, perseverance and dedication. I want a highly rewarding career where I can use my skills and knowledge for organizational and personal growth. I am seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goals.

EDUCATION

Delaware Valley College 1983-84 - English

California University of Pa 1984-85 –Communications West Chester University 1985-86 Int’l / Ind’l Mkt

SUMMARY OF QULIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

CPM Cert- ISM (formerly NAPM)

Completed some college course work at Delaware Valley Science & Ag., California University of P.A. and Westchester University, P.A.

Six Sigma Lean Certified No. 201********, Internal Auditor Training, FAR, DFAR Experience 20 years procurement & planning experience (further work history can be provided upon request)

Experience in diverse enivironments/industries, ISO 9001, Kaizen, JIT, Mil-Spec, ANSI, and ITAR experience.

MRP/ERP software experience (AS400, Oracle, BaAn, Syteline, MXP & SAP) & Railsys JEWELL SYDNEY

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Computer literate with extensive Microsoft Office experience, Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong work ethic, Experienced Internal Auditor

EXPERIENCE

Alstom Transportation Hornell Ny

Commodity Manager / Lead Buyer – Electrical – 8/2015 – Present Commodity Manager / Lead Buyer – Electrical

• Support actively project and tender execution, Own category expertise: cost model, benchmark, market trends, supplier panel, LCC options, ...Help in Managing the catalogue definition and implementation (if appropriate): content, accuracy, evolution in relation with the Technical Advisor/Expert, Apply corporate sourcing processes, Analyze risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan Animate commodity maturity improvement plan and strategy deployment Lead global QCD relationships with suppliers

Team facilitation:

Ensure Commodity team animation in close link with NAM Sourcing Director Sourcing Strategy:

Define and develops commodity strategy with Sourcing Director and drives its implementation

• Define supplier panel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sure it is implemented

• Support Tender and Project Phases:

• Lead the selection of suppliers for Tender/Project

• Ensure early involvement of suppliers at Tender/Project stage Supplier Relationship Management:

• Manage long term relationships with the supplier at Commodity stand point (legal and contractual aspects)

• Negotiate and animates supplier QCD objectives and performance for the commodity

• Perform regular (min. quarterly) supplier performance review (incl. quality) and solves major issues and secures objectives achievement

• Drive supplier negotiations as appropriate

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Gilbarco/Veeder Root a Danaher Co Altoona, Pa

Sr. Electronics Buyer III/Commodity Manager - 5/8/2013 12/2014 Lead, manage and direct strategic sourcing activities of commodity team.

Develop and deploy commodity sourcing strategy.

Develop and manage supplier quality improvement and cost reduction programs.

Act as primary interface for Gilbarco and its customers in communication to suppliers.

Reduce/optimize complexity of supply chain to support domestic as well as global requirements on common components.

Initiate and manage continuous cost improvement projects (PPV, VAVE) to meet and exceed yearly budgets.

Creation of potential funnel projects with future potential savings and resources required to achieve

Implementation and management of current projects to achieve forecasted/budgeted expectations.

Support NPI Projects., Create and negotiate multi-year contracts with suppliers.

Approve and implement ECO's. Improve supplier lead times and inventory reduction

Manage Supplier relationships.

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3/11- 4/28/13 Active Power Austin, TX Senior Production Buyer / Planner General as well as strategic purchasing support for designs and manufacturing of critical backup power systems and continuous infrastructure solutions that work out in the field. Responsible for checking requisitions, obtaining quotes, examining bids, and awarding Purchase Order contracts. Commodities purchased: cable assemblies, PWA's, hardware and active / passive components, sheet metal, metal forming & metal stamping, raw pcbs, power cable lugs

Developed new supply sources in cases where existing supplier base was unsatisfactory. Contributed to cost reduction negotiations with suppliers to improve company PPV.

Responsible for validating and responding to purchase exception messages, obtaining best price and delivery, processing Purchase Orders, managing delivery schedules to meet the MPS, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen rapport with suppliers to improve performance and build long term, win-win relationships.

Coordinated manufacturing top level PWA's with EMS company's

Internal Auditor: Performed quarterly company & departmental audits

Responsible for procurement duties related to NPI builds, including coordination with engineering/quality/vendor & to ensure successful transition of build as it moves to production.

Certified Yellow Belt in Six Sigma Lean & working on Green Belt project at this time 11/09-3/11 Celestica Aerospace Technologies Corp. Austin, TX Senior Production Buyer

Proactively works with Program Manager and Sales & Marketing group to achieve targeted product integration or bundle rate.

Collaborates with Sales, Program Manager and FAE during vendor negotiations for large opportunities, monitor daily sales orders, weekly production plan, and monthly forecast needs for customer's like G.E., Raytheon & Honeywell - knowledable in FAR/DFAR ratings

Responsible for validating and responding to purchase exception messages, obtaining best price and delivery, processing Purchase Orders, managing delivery schedules to meet the MPS, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen rapport with suppliers to improve performance and build long term, win-win relationships.

Responsible for procurement duties related to NPI builds, including coordination with engineering/quality/vendor & to ensure successful transition of build as it moves to production.

Responsible for maintaining inventory levels per company policies and production needs, ordering all material to support entire program build, responding to customer inquiries, and resolving supplier issues. 5

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06/07-11/09 Flextronics Austin, TX Senior Production Buyer

Initiated and coordinated buyer/supplier execution, intra-site /regional material transfers, and broker sales management to mitigate E&O.

Responsible for checking requisitions, obtaining quotes, examining bids, and awarding Purchase Order contracts. Commodities purchased: Sheet metal, Plastics, electronic components (active & passive), and cable assemblies.

Developed new supply sources in cases where existing supplier base was unsatisfactory.

Contributed to cost reduction negotiations with suppliers to improve company PPV. Total NPI dollars purchased in excess of one million.

Assisted with coordinating schedule of activities with customer on scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program start-ups.

Developed material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs.

06/06 -01/07 Flextronics Youngsville, NC Senior Buyer

Responsible for purchasing connectors and switches for customer Movaz/Adva, running weekly MRP, obtaining quotes, awarding bids.

Developed new supply sources in cases where existing supplier base was unsatisfactory.

Responsible for preparing and coordinating material RFQs.

Supported customer's such as Lucent, Teledyne, Nortel etc. 05/00 -05/06 Solectron (Now Flextronics) Creedmoor, NC NPI & Production Buyer; Cost Analyst

Developed a quote processs to efficiently coordinate Purchasing, Product Management and Engineering.

Reviewed BOMs, drawings, specs, and assessed cost/labor analysis prior to submitting a formal quote package to Product Management.

Coordinated efforts with engineers and techs during initial building proto-types qualifications etc.

E&O mitigation through buyer/supplier execution, intra sites/regions material transfers initiation and coordination, and broker sales management

Responsible for checking requisitions, obtaining quotes, examining bids, and awarding Purchase Order contracts. Commodities purchased: Medical (glass), various electric/electronic devices, Sheet metal, Plastics, electronic components

(active & passive), and cable assemblies.

Assisted with the coordinating schedule of activities with customer on scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program start-ups. Analyzed forecast, weekly commits, delivery time and current inventory to insure sufficient inventory levels and mitigate E&O.

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10/1995 - 10/1997 Anthem/Arrow Electronics Ft. Lauderdale/Fl Product Manager/Planner

Managed daily 26 franchised semi-conductor lines to include inventory management and field support. Purchased and assisted in the generation of collateral material to support the group sales effort for every product in the product line. Maintained inventory levels of run rate products, daily decision making for monitored sales trends and changes re-order to foster greater customer loyalty. Interfaced with vendors for all product information, stock rotations, price protection, obsolete product information and returns.

3/1992 - 10/1995 Sales Representative Time Electronics Orlando/Fl Conducted in depth technical research (with the help of engineering) to identify optional customer product requirements. Determined order-lead times and outlined plans to secure successful sales in the local market. Received and entered daily customer order requirements and identified potential problem areas; in doing so, I helped to qualify the customer in terms of specific device requirements with the help of an F.A.E.. 9/1987 - 1/1990 Sales Representative Amp (now Tyco) Valley Forge/Pa Responsible for an all sales and customer service functions within a specific territory (specifically with O.EM.'s, V.A.R.'s, Contract Manufacturer's and Import/Exporters). Specific responsibilities included pricing, order entry and new account development. Monitored and maintained contract pricing for various accounts, new account development in the local market.

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