EDWARD A. MANZI
Woburn, MA
aczfm8@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER PROFILE
Detail orientated, self-motivated, accomplished purchasing professional with significant experience in electro-mechanical procurement, supply chain management, lean manufacturing, strategic sourcing, and cost control. Seasoned in various industries and ERP systems. Successfully managed domestic and overseas contract manufacturers to ensure on-time delivery, quality products, at optimal pricing. Experienced cross-functional and international team member.
Experienced with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, DOD and medical regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Koch Membrane Systems, Wilmington,Ma 2016 to Present
Senior Buyer
Accountable and responsible for creating and analyzing request for quotations, processing purchase orders, maintaining and identifying economic order quantities and reorder points to manage inventory costs. Interpret, analyze and respond to raw material requirements. Place, follow up, and expedite purchase orders to secure on time delivery of purchased materials or outside process services to ensure material availability to meet scheduled production
Engaged in all procurement functions including global sourcing, negotiating and expediting various materials and services in an ‘engineered-to-order’ environment
Developed and managed worldwide supply base to consistently maintain production schedule requirements as well as continuously sourced and developed alternative suppliers including low-cost country sourcing
Work cross-functionally and with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement in terms of quality, delivery and cost
Managed all purchasing activities of five junior buyers across three manufacturing plants in USA, Germany and China
Measured and monitored vendor quality and performance through various leading KPI metrics and scorecards
Targeted commodities managed include pcb assemblies, electronic components, cable assemblies, plastics, machined parts
Material dept. rep for NPI development team starting from the initial design through supplier selection, material availability, price negotiations, first article delivery to full turnkey production
Novanta Inc., Bedford, Ma 2013 to 2016
Senior Buyer
Lead cost-effective procurement of pcb assemblies, machined parts, electronic components, micro-controllers, power supplies, cable assemblies, and other electro-mechanical parts using established mrp guidelines from domestic and international suppliers for medical device manufacturing
Developed MRB process from inception to identify, segregate and return all non-confirming material received from suppliers
Negotiated material pricing with current, potential suppliers; reduced aggregate costs,obtained favorable payment terms
Monitored Kanban system for continuous manufacturing and managed VMI on volume components; reduced lead times and increased inventory turns
Implemented low cost region component sourcing strategy
Actioned daily MRP output signals to align with daily manufacturing schedule to meet on time delivery to customer base
Managed multiple off shore suppliers for on time delivery, quality delivery of required material
BROOKS AUTOMATION, Chelmsford, Ma 2010 to 2013
Senior Buyer
Negotiated pricing and purchased required material, components and services necessary for optimal functioning of manufacturing and engineering projects. Managed domestic/international manufacturers to ensure on-time delivery, quality products at optimal pricing.
Reduced inventory required to support corporate sales by 15%
Consolidated supply base for cost reduction; decreased commodity costs by 15-20%
Implemented long-term blanket purchase contracts with top-term supply base
Created bonded inventory programs with key suppliers to ensure supply, with no financial liability to the company
Managed the supply chain from NPI development through product launch
INTERSENSE INC, Billerica, Ma 2008 to 2010
Senior Buyer
Headed global supplier development and procurement activities including global sourcing, electronic component delivery, cables, harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies. Identified discrepant/excess materials and obsolescence issues. Served as NPI material project team leader; coordinated material efforts for new products introduction. Ensured material availability, quality, and best pricing.
Conceived and executed lean purchasing initiatives including Kanban implementation, supplier metric development, and prompt delivery and quality reporting
Initiated inventory programs with top-tier suppliers; achieved 10-20% annual cost savings
Negotiated favorable payment terms with supply base to ensure optimal corporate cash flow
Managed multiple contract manufacturers worldwide; maintained 98% on-time delivery
JABIL CIRCUITS INC, Billerica, Ma 2005 to 2008
Senior Buyer
Coordinated daily organizational operations including procurement of electronic components, raw materials, and equipment. Oversaw multiple complex assemblies (board level, final assembly of box build configurations.)
Led supply chain, new product development, and product launch
Analyzed market and delivery conditions; determined material availability including trends and pricing
Planned, scheduled, and monitored materials throughout high-volume production cycle
Served as dept. main point of contact between Boston manufacturing plant and Mexico manufacturing plant
MASSTECH-EMS, Woburn, Ma 2001 to 2005
Senior Buyer
Purchased all passive/active electronic components, pcbs, and custom items including sheet metal, machine parts, plastics, and box-build assemblies. Implemented material requirements planning (MRP) system for real time planning, purchasing, and work order activities.
Ensured best pricing and quality and prompt delivery per client request
Maintained MRP share programs with industry’s top franchise distributors; achieved 10-20% cost saving
CONVERGE (Formerly NECX), Peabody, Ma 1991 to 2000
Purchasing Manager, Asia-Pacific Division
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - Desert Storm Veteran, Honorable Discharge 1991
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
APICS CPIM Certified May 2012
NON-COMMISSIONED Officer Leadership School, Maxwell AFB, AL
Materials Certificate, United States Air Force, Lowry Air Force Base School of Logistics, CO
Associates in Applied Sciences – Business Management
U.S. Air Force Community College 1990
Business Studies, New Mexico State, Alamogordo, NM
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
SAP, ORACLE, MAPICS, MANIX, MACOLA, Microsoft Office Suite