Summary of Qualifications

Over ** years of procurement (supply chain) experience in a number of industries and environments including medical device, high tech and automotive.

Extensive knowledge with executing RFQ’s and the full evaluation process of new suppliers or service provider’s with International and Domestics Suppliers.

Vital participate in Computer Commodity Review resulting in 13% savings/yearly spend 4 million.

Project Leader for automating MRO products; resulted in a 6% cost savings.

Wrote, designed and implemented vendor managed inventory for adhesives and chemicals for a 5% cost savings.

Responsible for office environment contract items: Copy Machines (savings over 100K); Mail Machines (8% cost savings); and Water Systems (over 10K savings).

Experience in successful vendor and inventory reduction.

Excel experience to record, maintain and track orders for products, good and services; as well as effective communication tool with international suppliers.

Multiple years’ experience utilizing ERP and MRP Systems.

Educational Summary

Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI

Bachelor Business Administration

Professional Summary

Suspa Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 02/16-10/19

Supply Chain Analyst

International manufacturer of gas springs serving a large variety of industries; recreational, furniture, medical, automotive and distributors. (Largest customer 5% of sales).

30 million dollar spend; Germany, Asian and Domestic Suppliers.

Lead Buyer for raw materials (steel tubing, metal rods, castings and metal stamp parts, ball sockets, fasteners, end caps, paint and chemicals) as well as misc. production needs.

Instrumental in the movement of multiple critical components from Domestic to Asian suppliers.

Lead personnel in logistics of international component shipments; Germany, Asia and Domestics Suppliers

Improved planning process of long lead time components; increased communication with scheduling and sales.

Inventory reduction of 2 million; less than 12 month time period.

Lead trainer for new buyer.

Bennett Pump Spring Lake, MI 05/15–12/15

Buyer

Manufacturer of motor fuel dispensing products sold worldwide

Main goal was to reduce current inventory levels, purchase materials at competitive pricing during low economic times

Work with Engineering to incorporate new vendors and streamline first part approval process

Purchasing responsibilities consisted of; plastics, packaging, decals, outsourcing services and MRO Products

NBHX-Trim Grand Rapids, MI 07/13 – 02/15

Production Material Scheduler

Tier II Automotive Manufacturer – commodities held; packaging, aluminum, plastics, chemicals, fillers, mylar and glues. (3 million spend/year)

Active participant in parts reduction project resulting in 100K annual savings

Team member in launching of (4) new programs simultaneously

Communicating with multiple international suppliers, confirming a clear understanding of goals and expectations

Generated Excel work sheets to aid in communication with suppliers of production needs and for internal use with production team members

ATEK Medical Grand Rapids, MI 10/11 – 10/12

Buyer

Responsible for insert and injection molded components (5 million spend/year)

Reviewed requisitions for goods and services; solicited bid proposals and prepared purchase orders

Wrote, designed and implemented vendor managed inventory for adhesives and chemicals for a 5% cost savings, which resulted in centralized inventory replenishment process tracked in Excel

Monitored shipments to ensure on time delivery; in the event of problems, traced shipments and followed up on undelivered goods

Trained purchasing college interns and achieved significant improvements

X-Rite, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 10/04 –10/11

Buyer

Active participate in 20% vendor reduction

Vital participate in Computer Commodity Review resulting in 13% savings/yearly spend 4 million.

Responsible for office environment contract items: Copy Machines (savings over 100K); Mail Machines (8% cost savings); and Water Systems (over 10K savings).

Project Leader for automating MRO products; which resulted in a 6% cost savings.

Assisted Engineering Department with tasks associated with multiple company mergers

Vital participate in working with suppliers to receive required environmental requirements (RoHS).

Electronic components purchased; caps, resistors and PC Boards

Laser Alignment Grand Rapids, MI

Purchasing Agent

Responsible commodities; PC Boards, power supplies, batteries, optics, injection molded plastic products and corrugate (average yearly spend 2 million dollars)

Established Kan-Ban System resulting in 6% cost savings

Active in coordinating internal and manufacturer design changes with suppliers and necessary company personnel.

Coordinated efforts between management and suppliers on new requirements

Medtronic, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI

Purchasing Agent & Contract Agent

Purchasing Agent for Research & Development Group

Established and maintained vendor performance criteria in conjunction with FDA and ISO 9001 requirements

Interacted with vendors regarding price quotes and delivery schedules

Assisted in tasks associated with possible organization shut-down

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