Douglas Guyton
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Summary
Functioned as a Technical support and provided technical support to the buyers' team.
Reviewed and finalized contracts and purchase order agreements.
Collected essential documents such as W9 forms, mission statements, and certificates.
Coordinated with the quality and legal departments for document review and approval.
Managed the documentation process, both digital (shared files) and hard copies.
Notified relevant departments once a vendor was successfully onboarded.
Drafted and reviewed contracts with vendors.
Managed purchase orders and inventory control.
Ensured timely procurement of necessary materials and supplies.
Oversaw company purchasing credit cards (P-cards) for various departments.
Handled purchases through Amazon, Harbor Freight, Home Depot, and other vendors.
Managed travel-related expenses including flights and hotel bookings.
Processed expense reports for all P-card transactions.
Acted as a liaison between the company and vendors.
Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving any vendor-related issues.
Familiarity with SAP and similar systems for managing procurement and vendor information.
Experience in handling the company purchasing cards and managing expense reports.
Create purchase orders for outside external requirements (OV) Outside Vendors).
Purchase tooling, and create shipping instructions with regional and LTL carriers and other services.
New vendor onboarding and KPI measurement, Kanban and CI experience.
Education
High School Diploma
National University Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management (Pursuing)
Work Experience
UMSC-San Diego, CA 10/2023 to present
Supply Chain Associate
Create Purchase Orders
Manage deliveries to client’s
Create NCLS to new vendors
Verify and issue correct item to end-user
RMA authorization
Chromalloy-San Diego, CA. 06/2022 to 06/2023
Buyer
Functioned as a Technical support and provided technical support to the buyers' team.
Reviewed and finalized contracts and purchase order agreements.
Collected essential documents such as W9 forms, mission statements, and certificates.
Coordinated with the quality and legal departments for document review and approval.
Managed the documentation process, both digital (shared files) and hard copies.
Notified relevant departments once a vendor was successfully onboarded.
Drafted and reviewed contracts with vendors.
Managed purchase orders and inventory control.
Ensured timely procurement of necessary materials and supplies.
Oversaw company purchasing credit cards (P-cards) for various departments.
Handled purchases through Amazon, Harbor Freight, Home Depot, and other vendors.
Managed travel-related expenses including flights and hotel bookings.
Processed expense reports for all P-card transactions.
Acted as a liaison between the company and vendors.
Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving any vendor-related issues.
Familiarity with SAP and similar systems for managing procurement and vendor information.
Experience in handling the company purchasing cards and managing expense reports.
Create purchase orders for outside external requirements (OV) Outside Vendors).
Purchase tooling, and create shipping instructions with regional and LTL carriers and other services.
New vendor onboarding and KPI measurement, Kanban and CI experience.
Waterworks-San Diego, CA. 09/2019 to 12/2019
Buyer
Submitted RFQ/RFPs to vendors, created and sent Purchase Orders to vendors, and tracked same to completion and closing of PO.
Assisted Accounting with resolving payments, negotiated net payment terms, Inventory control and cycle counts,
Organized and attended conferences between all Contracting Officers and contractors relative to pricing actions, and presented reasons for arriving at
Scheduled all maintenance requests for warehouse equipment.
Miller CNC- San Diego, CA (Contract Position) 11/2017 to 03/2018
Buyer
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
Compiled and analyzed statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
Participated in indirect commodity purchases
Identified, developed and selected qualified suppliers. (ASL) according to company Quality Manual and procedures
Coordinated competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepared required support documentation.
Reviewed and analyzed suppliers' bids, performed cost and/or price analysis.
Conducted major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
Participated in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
OMV Productions-Los Angeles, CA. 05/2016 to 11/2017
Buyer
Utilize Excel to order items for departments (Contract Position for Movie Studio)
Create Purchase Orders from existing Material Requisitions
Coordinate movement of Personnel and equipment
Verify and review quotes for service and equipment rentals
Invoice and Credit Card reconciliation
Use of MS Outlook and Word for external and internal emails and forms.
Preformed the duties as Executive Protection Agent for cast and crew
Route Planning, static posts, on set Security Supervisor
CP Kelco - San Diego, CA. 10/2015 to 06/2016
Buyer
Utilized SAP along with Ariba for inventory Control and requisitions, along with creating purchase orders and for various reports.
Create, review and place Purchase Orders based on Material Requisitions using best cost and delivery options
Interact with IT Department to purchase specific electronic devices to meet employee job requirements and specifications, including but not limited to laptops, cellular phones and tablets.
Indirect commodity purchasing responsibilities
Verify and obtain quotes for purchase orders using company established procedures
Research and evaluate potential suppliers based on preset factors
Initiate and coordinate RFQ or RFP' for goods, materials supplies and inventory items
Premier Foods Corporation - San Diego, CA. (2nd job) 05/2014 to 01/2016
Inventory Control Clerk
Perform Biweekly and monthly inventory control using MS Excel
Purchase, inspect invoices and material requisitions for correct item description and item count utilizing MS Excel
Responsible for having warehouse personnel rectify all discrepancie
Titan Aerospace Systems - Phoenix, AZ. 10/2012 to 03/2014
Buyer
Support various departments in their indirect purchases, resolving any discrepancies, while ensuring material standards are met and non-conformances or other variances are approved beforehand.
Used Company Purchasing Credit Card (P-Card) at Titan.
Used ITAR/DFAR/FAR in RFQ, RFP, and purchase order placement.
Primary support for IT department on purchases of all electronic devices and MFP environment,
Coordinate onboarding of new employees and assigning workspace or office, security badges and building access to include after hours.
Contract Negotiation and execute awards for capital equipment at best value (including vendor and new supplier) Interact with facilities personnel on building improvements.
RMA returns, Shipping and receiving, Inventory Control, Document Control, Implementation/Modify SOP’s
Followed up, expedited, and negotiated changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
Maintained professional relationship(s) with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Managed all documentation for the quote process and ensured accuracy, clarity, quality and timeliness from the time quote entered until submitted to customers
Represented the company as the primary purchasing contact on assigned contracts/subcontracts. Made presentations as required.
NDA - San Diego, CA. 04/2011 to 10/2012
Purchasing Assistant
Create and submit purchase orders to vendors using established methods for best value to organization ensure inventory counts were accurate and follow up on issues pertaining to missing inventory or inventory discrepancies.
Documented and updated account information, opportunities, quote activity
Responsible to expedite purchase orders if needed.
Coordinate with IT on facility purchases for electronic equipment for company/employee needs.
Obtain verbal/written quotations from suppliers, Shipping/receiving (including international) inventory control.
Lead time planning based on Pre-Production Planning Meetings
Inspect incoming raw materials and verify certificate of compliance to ensure current company standards were met.
Utilize SAP for ordering inventories such as chemicals, gloves, gowns, dry ice, coolers and any other product needed
Utilized MS Outlook for internal/ External emailing.
Allied Automotive - San Diego, CA. 06/2008 to 04/2010
Operations Manager
Build Route Packages and scheduling of same for delivery of purchased vehicles.
Responsible for onboarding of new employees and any building improvements or repairs.
Coordinated monthly training of all employees and conducted evaluations.
Verify incoming goods receipt against invoices,
Create and issue Purchase Orders and resolve any accounting issues.
Weekly and biweekly inventory responsibilities.