Purchasing Professional

David O’Brien, C.P.M., CPIM, CIRM

Tel 617-***-**** Cell 617-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/dwobrien ******.*******@*****.***

Summary:

Highly trained supply chain professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and government contracting, expert at saving money and time, well versed in negotiation, sourcing, cost reduction strategies, and meeting goals and deadlines. Superior skills include customer service and nurturing strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications Highlights:

Lean Six Sigma / MRP / NPI / R & D Direct Materials / Indirect Materials

Supplier Evaluation and Certification RFQ / RFI / RFP / PO

FDA regulated industries Manufacturing / Product Development

Work Experience:

Sr, Buyer (contract), Qinetiq-North America, Waltham, MA May 2016 to Feb 2017

Researched sources, solicited RFQs, compared areas of quality, cost and delivery. Evaluated bids, selected and recommended suppliers. Partnered with engineering and design to complete proposal packages for prospective clients.

Buyer(contract), MIT, Cambridge, MA Feb 2016 to Mar 2016

Purchased laboratory equipment, materials, supplies and services. Identified, interviewed, selected vendors. Converted high volume of daily requisitions into purchase orders. Updated vendor files.

Purchasing Agent April 2011 to Mar 2015

Pulpdent Corporation, Watertown, MA

Managed purchasing function for maker of proprietary chemical formulations of dental products.

Acquired raw materials, plastics, capital equipment, R&D, MRO and services. Worked closely with R&D to research new chemicals and other materials. Participated in inventory management.

Developed secondary sources as hedge against volatile materials disruptions in key chemicals such as eugenol, propylene glycol, acetyl thiouria etc.

Used long term contracts to assure continuity of supply for vital component syringes, applicator tips and needles.

From March 2009 – March 2011 while on job search attended professional development workshops, seminars and certification training, networked with peers and groups and volunteered recording books for the blind, .

Buyer/Planner Aug 2006 to Feb 2009

Nova Biomedical, Waltham, MA

Purchased cartons, bottles, foil pouches, foam, bags and electro-mechanical parts for $260M maker of

blood diagnostic equipment and aftermarket consumables.

Developed EOQ contract pricing with corrugated supplier to mediate expected 12% paper increase, cost avoidance $40,000.

Negotiated longer term contract pricing with pouch supplier to avoid dramatic increase in petroleum based materials, cost avoidance $ 87,500.

David O’Brien, C.P.M., CPIM, CIRM

Teamed with corrugated supplier to convert highest volume cartons to ship in “D” size containers,

saving time in inspection and cycle counting and freeing up 10% more warehouse space.

Maintained accurate planning parameters in MRP such as item master, lead times, ABC codes

and order policy.

Buyer (contract) Feb 2006 to Apr 2006

Applied Biosystems, Bedford, MA

Purchased replacement materials for large biotech firm specializing in pharmaceutical aftermarket.

Technical Buyer Apr 2004 to Nov 2005

American Overseas Marine Division, General Dynamics, Quincy, MA

Purchased equipment, materials and services for US government operator of transport ships.

Purchased both materials and services from foreign and domestic sources. Demonstrated strong initiative and prompt response times. Processed the highest number of RFQs / POs in a very competitive bid environment.

Performed mission-critical acquisitions for 31 transport ships in compliance with FAR regulations.

Provided timely reporting to support management and departmental initiatives for minority and disadvantaged vendors.

Buyer / Planner (Contract) Apr 2003 to Dec 2003

Millipore, Bedford, MA

Hired to help streamline purchasing to facilitate relocation of division to France.

Purchased / planned all direct / non-direct materials for water filtration components manufacturer including new product line introduction for US and French operations (pilot builds, prequalification runs and ramp up

Ensured that all materials would be available during transition, balancing having enough in place with not buying too much prior to the move.

Contributed significantly to transition to France taking place as scheduled. Introduction, pilot run and initial production were accomplished in 6 months.

Education ~ Certifications B.S. Business Administration, Bentley University, Waltham, MA

Certified Purchasing Manager (ISM)

Certified in Integrated Resource Management (APICS),

Certified in Production & Inventory Management (APICS)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (QPS, Inc.)

Computer ~ Affiliations

Software: SAP, Macola, BPCS, Oracle 11i, Lawson, DELTEK, Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks

Member, Institute for Supply Management - Greater Boston chapter

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