Procurement Specialist Customer Service

Kathleen Montgomery 619-***-****

*** ******** ***** ***********@*****.***

Warminster, PA 18974

Objective: I am looking for a challenging procurement specialist position that will enable me to utilize my knowledge, skills and allow me to grow with the company.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Over 35 years’ experience as a buyer for medical products, manufacturing, and shipbuilding

Proficiency with Baan LN, Windchill, Excel, Outlook, Word, Lotus Notes and MRP

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong negotiating and organizational skills

Leadership skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Solar Turbines – San Diego, CA – (November 2011 to Present)

Key trainer for all new Customer Service Buyers

SME for many Supply Chain Programs, including conflict minerals, C-TPAT and NAFTA

Supplier On-Time Delivery Performance overall rating is at ~91% for the past 12 months

Consistently met PO quoting/processing threshold of 1-Day Turnaround for New Item Setup

Negotiated frequent asset buy-backs including a positive return to Solar of $52,500 with Dynamo Micropower for Gas Turbine Generator.

Performed as Purchasing Department Service Parts Lead for annual recost activities

Solar Turbines San Diego, CA – (November 2011 to Present)

Procurement Specialist: This position acts with a sense of urgency in providing timely support to internal clients and external customers. Responsible for day to day and strategic supplier management including, purchase order placement, follow-up, issue resolution, communication of demand, acting as the lead negotiator, providing solutions, managing supplier relationship and performance metrics

General Dynamics NASSCO – San Diego, CA – (June 2008 to November 2011)

General Dynamics NASSCO designs, builds and repairs ships for the Navy and commercial customers.

Buyer: Shipyard support purchasing team responsibilities include capital projects, equipment purchases, Labor Pricing Agreements (hourly production rates, designers, engineers and administrative rates), equipment rentals, test & trials, ship launch support, Consultant Agreements (ex-NASSCO employees, outside consultants, and outside training), Central Tool Annual Agreements (new, renewal and invoicing.).

Intelligent Automation Corporation – Poway, CA – (October 2006 to January 2008)

IAC designs and manufactures systems that predict aircraft mechanical faults for the military.

Buyer: Responsible for purchasing circuit boards, computer peripherals, hardware, machined parts, sheet metal parts, electronic components, cables and wire for manufacturing. Represented the Material Service Department at the Material Review Board and Engineering Change Notice meetings. Worked closely with Engineering, ensuring deviations are implemented in a timely manner. Maintained close communication with vendors regarding back-order status, discrepancies, recalls and product changes. Prepared RFQs and evaluated supplier bids. Was responsible for placing and following up on purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Phoenix, June 2002

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