Buyer

CHI OBAJIMI

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Arlington, WA 98223 ********@*****.***

Dynamic professional possessing more than 10 years of experience in supply chain, planning, and purchasing. Experienced Procurement Professional with the expertise to effectively manage supplier relations, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure the successful prioritization of parts and raw materials. Effective in remediating problems and maintaining focus on client collaboration. Technically astute with exceptional proficiency across diverse platforms and software applications.

Areas of Expertise

Supervision

Purchasing

Contract Negotiations

Supply Chain & Logistics

Lean Management

Engineering expertise

Research & Analysis

Engineering Blueprint Analysis

Cross Functional Collaboration

Business Analytics

Vendor & Supplier Management

Strategic Planning

Professional Experience

Everett, WA JANUARY 2017 – JULY 2020

Boeing, Procurement Agent

Provided oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance

Consulted with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues

Initiated, coordinated and authorized release of orders by evaluating system requirements and resource availability

Assisted in developing estimates and schedules for new business proposals

Ensured on-time delivery, documented and resolved order delinquencies

Negotiated/Administered contract and contract changes

Participated in root cause analysis and development of plans using Boeing Problem Solving Model (RCCA) and monitored progress

Conducted source selections, negotiated and documented purchase contracts and binding agreement within procurement commitment authority

Participated in supplier performance reviews using Boeing’s supply chain applications

Led cross-functional integration effort between engineering and supplier to improve supplier technical performance by driving concurrent requirement/SCD (Specification Control Drawing) reviews, system performance analysis, component qualification testing and certification activities

Assisted with continuous review and analysis of demand and supply. Supported the sourcing strategies, negotiations and documentation of contractual agreements that led to savings of $5M with multiple suppliers

Seattle, WA OCTOBER 2014 – August 2016

Bright Engineering Inc, Junior Engineer

Led the team responsible for Structural and fatigue/durability analysis for various projects ranging from municipal infrastructure, commercial building and residential building projects

Provided design details, quantities and cost estimates to support project bid to construction partners

Led development of design concepts, project structural drawings, structural build materials/process and compliance reports for local and state government approval

Led field investigations and quality inspections of construction projects, survey work and calculations

Kent, WA December 2008 – OCTOBER 2014

Sears, Procurement Specialist

Led all inventory related activities while keeping the Seattle and Los Angeles markets sustained with minimal inventory

Verified accuracy of inventory shipments through frequent communication with Suppliers

Trained new Inventory Associates and oversaw all inventory processes and procedures

Performed internal audits using the ISO 9001 standards mandated by the company

Developed and implemented systems for accurately managing and reducing inventory

Worked with Suppliers and third party delivery vendors to ensure efficient flow of inventory

Ensured efficient on-time delivery/turnaround time and initiated root cause analysis for delayed shipments and repairs utilizing SAP GAM solution

Proactively identified areas for cost saving (reduced overnight shipping) through process improvements

Implemented inventory processes that led to reduction of damage rate by 20% saving $2.5M

Sacramento, CA OCTOBER 2007– DECEMBER 2008

Sears, Market Operations Manager

Oversaw and managed a $1M inventory stock sold through Sears and its third party vendors and affiliates

Managed home delivery/installation activities and led all inventory related activities while managing a team of associates

Ensured continuous improvement through payroll management, facility management, and inventory processes

Responsible for reporting monthly KPI’s and non-conformances of the facility

Researched, analyzed and monitored financial and demographic factors capitalizing market opportunities

Developed business cases and executed marketing plans and programs to ensure profit growth and expansion of company products and services

Oversaw supply agreements, purchase orders, part number management using Oracle and engineering change requests

Education

Mechanical Engineering, B. Sc

Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Engineering Studies, Associates of Science

Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio, SharePoint, SAP 4.5B, SAP CS, SAP Gam; Oracle 11, Tableau, ERPLN, PATS, REDARS, Documentum, SMIT, KUTD, SBM, SND, AutoCad

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