Rogelio E. DeGuzman

**** ******* *** * #* - Richfield, MN 55423

Cell 612-***-**** - ad28fl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Detail oriented, organized, self-starter with strong people skills and a desire to continue a role in supply chain. Strong background in all aspects of purchasing, including strategic sourcing, buying, negotiating and expediting. Skilled at coordinating multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:

MS Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Window 10

SAP/APO, MRP/ERP systems, Oracle, EDI AS400 and Internet

FAR/DFAR Regulations

BOM Management

Project and New Product Development

Accounting, Reconciliation and Inventory Control

EXPERIENCE:

Abbott Laboratories June 2022 – May 2023

Buyer I

Purchase raw materials, sub- assemblies product and services in conformance with approved purchase order at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of source and urgency of need.

Plan and schedules deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production, schedules /business demands by working with forecasting data/teams, planning team, commodity teams and shipping/receiving teams.

Provide support for all basic aspect of purchasing including but not limited to vendor negotiation, vendor analysis, cost reduction, utilization of the purchasing system, expedition of orders and vendors relations.

Review purchase requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule, receiving quotes for accuracy and competitive strategy.

Facilitate vendors corrective action and partners with SQE and supplies to improve quality.

Maintain and updates supplier databases as required.

May process some or all of the following: rejected components/corrective actions, returns, debit memos.

Provide and support SQE for any change order and pre qualifications.

Coordinate with Project, production line and customer support.

Xcel Energy October 2019 – March 2022

Planner/Buyer

Review and process requisitions for materials and other product needs for production.

Source product and follow approval processes for supplier, pricing, and purchase order (PO) approvals.

Support internal customers in a proactive, timely, and professional manner.

Create orders, manage delivery, and maintain line of sight to inventory and production scheduling.

Compile, evaluate and communicate material plans and demand forecasts.

Track and analyze monthly supply chain metrics and data.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to attain goals of optimal cost, quality, service, availability, and delivery.

Conduct regular supplier business reviews to assure suppliers are meeting expectations.

Assist in the creation, negotiation, and management of supplier agreements – covering cost, quality, and delivery terms.

Resolve supplier performance issues in support of company objectives and facilitate any corrective action activities.

Manage the inter-company movement of materials between warehouse locations.

SILVER KING REFRIGERATION, Plymouth, MN November 2017 - June 2018

Buyer: Contract

Accountable for product availability, inventory management and global distribution networks.

Utilize the approved supplier base for placing material purchase orders.

Support Global Sourcing during the negotiation, implementation and modification of supply agreements.

Analyzes quotations received, and schedules deliveries.

Management of BOM for New Product Development project.

Monitors cost, schedule and scope of requirement to best quality and value.

Interview suppliers and recommend sources of supply.

Work with distributors as well as manufacturers.

Responsible for open orders, quality issues and invoice discrepancies as well as coordinates

internal communication on supplier related issues.

Determines delivery and quality needs, ensures on-time delivery of supplier products and services.

Update purchase order information in ERP system, daily review of past due purchase order and follow-up with vendors.

Monitors purchase part delivery schedule to ensure delivery meets manufacturing job date requirements.

Identify and implement inventory control and inventory reduction initiatives utilizing techniques such as VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), KanBan, Bins System.

Participate in daily Manufacturing Meeting, ECN and Production/Shipping Meeting.

Perform other purchasing and/or planning functions as required by department needs.

3M CORPORATION, Maplewood, MN June 2016 - February 2017

Contract Administrator – TSSD: Contract

Managed the contract database, assisted with technical aspects of database, run special projects including, collect contract for acquisition.

Processed contract awards with modifications as necessary, supported bid processes and inquiries for Channel Agreement, License Validation, RMS data conversion.

Maintained Sales Force/Share Point data base.

Met with team weekly to review changes of contract and reports.

Contract Metrics Dashboard Reporting: By collecting all data from each division (ALPR, EM, Highway Safety, IM, License Plate Validation, RMS and Tolling) process bids reports, Federal Government Contract Revenue, Open Market Sells, Contract changes and renewals for submission for publication.

Supported compliance Manager with data tracking and monitoring of various compliance metrics.

Contract Analysis as needed.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Minneapolis, MN August 2014 - September 2015

Contract / Acquisition Specialist: Contract

Assisted with the acquisition of services, supplies and support items, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition (FAR).

Reviewed user needs to become familiar with services or supplies to be acquired. Provided market research and documentation supporting the acquisition of service/supplies to be acquired and provide recommendation to the Government on the appropriate course of action.

Prepared draft – Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) for the formal solicitation and evaluation of bid or offer. Issued RFQ or RFP after review and approval by the Government.

Evaluation of Vendor offers to determine compliance with requirements and analysis of price and availability.

Contract administration support, including review of contractor performance, development of contract modification, investigation of contract discrepancies, billing and other submissions.

Participated in discussions with customers and prospective contractor in clarifying issues, terms and conditions or questionable matters in order to reach satisfactory resolutions.

Worked independently on assigned tasks, sought consultation from Government as required. Maintenance of contract documentation in the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS).

KURT MANUFACTURING, Fridley, MN October 2013 - March 2014

Material Planner/Buyer: Contract

Planned material needs from MRP reports, released Work Order for production, consulted with department supervisors to determine status of assigned project.

Problem resolution to assure that delays to the manufacturing schedule were prevented.

Determined material requirements in accordance with engineers to maintain ideal inventory level.

Prepared purchase orders for procurement of material based on purchase requests and current inventory levels.

Planned, schedules and monitored the movement of material through the production cycle.

Evaluated vendors reliability, developed new supply sources where vendors and supplier are inadequate.

Reviewed and negotiated material cost, lead time and delivery.

Maintained records of items purchased or transferred between departments, including pricing and inventory.

Follow-up and expedite of purchase order and deliveries.

Assisted Project Manager as needed.

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP., Eagan, MN April 2007 - January 2013

Procurement Rep/Senior Buyer : Contract

Placed purchase orders, confirmed and/or expedited material deliveries to support program production dates.

Procurement of electrical and electronic devices, components, sheet metal detail parts and assemblies from engineering drawings in a MRP system and SAP system in support of various project, in accordance with the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).

Management of BOM for all project.

Developed positive working relationships and interfaced with suppliers via phone, e-mail or personal visits to solicit proposals, negotiated price and delivery.

Conferred with suppliers and analyzes supplier’s operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.

Reviewed proposals, negotiated prices, identified and recommended suppliers, analyzed trends, follow up on orders placed, verified delivery, approval of payment and maintenance of necessary records.

Prepared bid packages.

Supported Material Cost Engineering Group in soliciting vendors for pricing, product availability and delivery time for the MS2 project.

Participated on several project teams as assigned.

EDUCATION

Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Accounting

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