Purchasing Buyer

Purchasing Logistics Expeditor

Negotiation Performance and Budget Management Regulatory Compliance Cost Reduction

Product Development Strategic Planning Business Integration Resource Allocation

Qualifications Profile

Seasoned, performance-focused, and process-oriented professional with diverse background in operational management, international sales, succession planning and execution, and manufacturing; complemented with keen expertise in resolving suppliers’ concerns regarding quality, packing, conformity with standards, and timelines. Multifaceted and engaging leader with exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Equipped with strong interpersonal aptitudes in establishing positive relationships with diverse individuals utilizing bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Professional Experience

CONFIDENTIAL Seattle, WA (2012–Present)

Buyer 2017–Present

Hold responsibility in sourcing, quoting, and procuring materials from diverse range of new builds and warranty repairs for numerous vessels, including WSF144 Class MV Tokitae, Samish, Chimacum, and Suquamish

Manage the production, material, inventory, and purchase planning to effectively support master schedule

Take charge of the execution of replenishment orders and change according to material requirements planning (MRP), while maintaining product availability for production leads

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal customers, while adhering to corporate objectives and guidelines

Closely monitor the inventory discrepancy and perform corrective actions as required

Generate detailed and accurate Excel spreadsheets for quotes and orders of complex builds and system specific materials

Provide first-rate assistance to Accounting Department in processing receipts and invoicing details

Assume accountability in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to efficiently identify correct material for purchasing

Made major contributions in working with project vessels such as Harley Tug Dale R, Lindsey, Maxum Petroleum Barge, San Francisco Fire Boat the St. Francis, amounting to 11.8 million-dollar budget

Material Control Expeditor 2012–2017

Took charge of receiving pipe spool kit drawings and bill of materials (BOMs) from production planning to scrubbed spool configuration from the Engineering Department with production required date(s); along with evaluating BOM against current Vigor parts catalog to search for exiting parts numbers with IFS history and descriptions

Guaranteed 100% accuracy of BOM by thoroughly assessment of any inconsistencies and errors during production planning

Generated new IFS part numbers and purchase requisitions in IFS for spool kits to be delivered to a buyer

Administered all inbound manual purchase requisitions from US Fab requestors, while serving as purchase order expeditor for all pipe kit tracker log and key resource on discrepant pipe receipts from suppliers

Received and oversaw steel nest drawings for processing into purchase requisitions

Assumed responsibility in interfacing with pipe shop on needs, production schedule, and other input; as well as ensuring proper maintenance and administration of pipe kit tracker log

Led the overall engineering and production planning of initial drawing dumps to ensure clean content; along with ensuring that the Materials Team’s input is considered in anticipated boat #2 pipe dump

Provided first-rate assistance to the Procurement Division on the new construction project of the Washington State Ferries with a budget of approximately $231M per ferry, while working on two ferries

Participated in an intensive IFS training and created comprehensive training criteria for teaching and coaching the entire organization regarding purchase requisition procedures

Genie a Terex Company/Aerotek Fall City, WA

Material Specialist 2011 2012

Coordinated equipment components, sub-assemblies, and accessories, as required for the assigned stage of production and in coordination with a small team of co-workers

Employed keen attention to details in inspecting the quality of work-in-progress from previous workstations by examining alignment and proper fit following a defined standard

Assisted with gathering information on items such as task time cycles, evaluation of safe work methods with lean manufacturing principles

Group Delta Consultants Seattle, WA

Geotechnical Instrument Installer 2010–2011

Coordinated with Traylor Bros regarding the schedules for instrument installation for Sound Transit U220 Link Light Rail Tunnel Project

Administered cable splicing, as needed; strain gauges installation; spot welding; performance monitoring; and delicate instruments evaluation

Handled the installation of data loggers, electrical conduit, instrument cable, transducers for extensometers, and in-place inclinometers

Facilitated field installation under the supervision of the geotechnical engineer; along with progression review with site engineers which included processing timelines, schedules, and troubleshooting of instruments

Obtained in-depth knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation and spot welding for slope indicator instruments after completion of an intensive training

Confidential Fall City, WA

Owner 2003 2010

Rendered keen oversight to entire business operations including development of work orders and contracts inclusive of materials, cost, and on-time completion as well as management of client relationships

Administer entire aspects of interior and exterior renovations, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, siding, window installations, arbors, decks, and roofing

Perform wide range of duties for the production of projects such as purchasing materials, scheduling deliveries, and organizing timelines for installations

Established and cultivated referral relationship with John L. Scott Real Estate in Mercer Island

Played an integral role in the annual production of approximately five full remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens utilizing different kinds of imported Italian tiles

ICICLE Seafoods, Inc. Dutch Harbor, AK

Processor 2010

Observed strict adherence to government policies and standards in maintaining cleanliness and safety regulations within assigned work areas

Managed the overall packaging procedures such sorting quality/grade, scaling, and packing 17# per package, amounting to approximately 1.2M pounds of fish a day

Held responsibility in cleaning four five-ton stainless steel fish hold tanks and a 16’x10 walk-in freezer

Hess Construction Bellevue, WA

Tile Installer 2005 2010

Led the complete tear-out and reframing/rough in shower pans utilizing liner and dry pack method and waterproofing

Created innovative design layouts and plans and administered the installations of floors and wall tiles utilizing different kinds of stone materials such as granite and porcelain

Capitalized on industry expertise in managing varying scales of projects, ranging from small sq. ft. to over $100K projects

EARLIER CAREER

Superior Imaging Group Seattle, WA

Sales and Logistics Coordinator

Eagle Lawn and Garden Issaquah, WA

Paint Department (Part-time)

Atlas Sportswear Inc., Seattle, WA

Print Production Supervisor

Cliff Colour Los Angeles, CA

Production Coordinator

Letter Graphics Culver City, CA

Production Artist

Body Glove International Hermosa Beach, CA

Sample Printer

Professional Development

ISO 1991 and Lean Manufacturing Implementation Training

ISO 9001 Training

Four Color Process Theory Certified

ASA Sailing Certification 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing

ASA Sailing Certification 103: Basic Coastal Cruising

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Professional Affiliation

Member, American Sailing Association

Technical Skills

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) IFS (ERP) System Software

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