Procurement Manager

Gregory A. Cromie ~~ ********@***.***

** ***** ****** ~~ Winooski, VT 05404~~ 802-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over twelve years purchasing, negotiating contracts, sourcing items and developing relationships with vendors. Experienced in high technology, team orientated manufacturing (gas distribution equipment, power conversion equipment, demographics equipment assembly & plastics extrusion), experienced negotiator, high ownership, follow-through and results. Israel ex-pat experience. Nurturing strong relationships with vendors at both the executive and execution levels.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Implemented several cost saving initiatives- one was saving $70,000 annually on paint purchases and another was negotiating a vendor managed programs with proven cost savings on the new purchases.

- Procured 9.2 million-dollar worth of raw materials for an expansion of an Intel facility in Israel with an ERP implementation for this project. A key member of the team managing and distributing material to contractors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Manager – NEHP Inc. – Feb. 2012 – Dec. 2016

NEHP designs and manufactured Gas Distribution systems for the Semi-Conductor (Intel, Global Foundries, SUNY) and Bio pharm industries (Phizer, Novo Nordisk, Lonza). Managing day to day planning, buying, receiving and shipping activities. Negotiate contracts, develop vendor relations, manage purchasing and scheduling out commodity, fabricated and subcontracting purchases all. Utilize and manage purchasing modules within the MRP software. Expediting parts to make scheduled deadlines. Meeting GMP quality requirements. Managing inventory levels to budget. Working with sister company in Idaho training associates and setting up the BOM’s and their Item Master.

Senior Buyer – Dynapower Corporation – Oct. 2004 – Feb 2012

Performing day to day buying, negotiating contracts, developing excellent vendor relations, managing purchasing end of large jobs and scheduling out commodity, fabricated and subcontracting purchases. Utilize and manage purchasing modules within the MRP software on a daily basis. Expediting parts to make scheduled deadlines. Managing inventory levels to budget. Implementing cost savings to keep PPV going in the right direction.

Assembly & Facilities Manager- Prim Hall Enterprises – Oct. 2002 – Oct. 2004

Managing Mechanical and Electrical assembly of bindery/demographic equipment, and collator lines for newspaper and magazine companies. Duties included capacity planning, managing a team of 15-25 team members, assembly floor space layouts, implement lean manufacturing training, in-process & final quality, shipping logistics and managing maintenance of the facility.

Manufacturing/Customer Service Team Leader/Logistics-AstenJohnson(Plastic Extrusion)-Williston, VT-2000-2002

Develop plans and manage staff to maximize efficiency, productivity and quality of both the product and the Customer Service. Provide direction and manage the areas of Manufacturing, Purchasing, IT, Shipping & Receiving, Maintenance and Customer Service. Responsible for staying up to date with new technologies in plastic extrusion, OSHA/VOSHA regulations, Quality Reports and current laws pertaining to hiring and firing. Project manager for a seven million-dollar expansion. Member of the senior staff developing long range plans to support the company's vision and mission statements, values and quality goals. Develop and manage departmental budgets and company salary plans.

General Manager-AstenJohnson (Johnson Filaments)-Williston, VT-1997-2000

Managed all aspects of running this division of the corporation. Responsible for the financial health of division and providing an environment for sixty-five associates to grow and prosper.

- Developed obtainable goals and objectives for managers' continuing development.

- Developed cost reduction plan to remain competitive.

- Held quarterly financial status meetings and regular information sessions with all associates to create a sense of ownership.

Plant System Manager-Johnson Filaments-Williston, VT-1996-1997

Overall responsibility for manufacturing, quality, IT, preparing budgets, purchasing, safety, logistics, managing people, communication with all shifts and hiring of new associates.

Customer Service/Quality Analyst/ Purchasing-Johnson Filaments-Williston, VT-1991-1997

Responsible for customer satisfaction, delivery performance, logistics, order processing, scheduling, and finished inventory. Database management key in this position. Created quality reports for historical and compliance purposes. Assisted with Implementation of ISO-9000. Purchasing all material and miscellaneous requirements for the company.

RELEVANT EDUCATION

1990-2016 Various Management Seminars; Strategic Planning, Supervising People, Computer software and database classes.

Proficient in MRP systems, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Tools.

-Internal Auditor for the Quality System (ISO-9000).

-Lean Manufacturing Certification (CITEC Manufacturing & Technology Solutions).

-A3 Thinking – Problem Solving – VMEC (Vermont Manufacturing Economic Council)

-ITAR Export Regulations/ Documentation Training (Kazakis International Consultants)

-Certified Supply Chain Professional – APICS (2011 Version)

-Forklift Certification

REFERENCES

Jake Conners –Director of Supply Chain – CPS Group – 480 Hercules Drive -Previous Direct Manager – 802-***-****

Kyle Mackey - Director of Supply Chain – CPS Group-11789 W Executive Drive, Boise, ID 83713 - Direct: 208-***-**** Office: 208-***-**** Cell: 208-***-****

Don Azevedo, PMP - Director of Operations -Diversified Fluid Solutions -11789 W. Executive Drive, Boise, ID 83713 -Direct: 208-***-**** Office: 208-***-**** Mobile: 208-***-****

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