Trang Son
Sugarland, TX *7498
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY:
An experienced purchasing professional and inventory control in manufacturing environment, is seeking a position where my backgrounds and work experiences in strategic sourcing, identify and develop cost savings can benefit your company and also promote my career advancement.
SKILLS:
Oracle, SAP, Epicor, MFG PRO. Traverse
MS-office: Excel, Word, Outlook
Customer Service, Vendor Management, RFI/RFP/RFQ, Procurement, Cost Reduction, Project Management, Polices& Procedures, APICS training
CAREER HISTORY:
WARD LEONARD – TX/LA PROJECT MANAGER/ BUYER
05/2018 to Present
Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
Works with current suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management, negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from Operations Manager.
Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the company’s ERP and cost accounting systems related to Inventory Control, Planning, and Purchasing
VALLOUREC SHARED SERVICES – Houston, TX Procurement Specialist 01/2018 to 05/2018
Responsible for developing strategic plans to continuous improve supplier quality; delivery times, and reduces cost. Procures supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization. Provide customer service company stake holders, negotiate prices. Evaluate and establish partner relationship with supplier and internal employees. Initiate purchase requisitions made by departments. Run various reports.
Confer with suppliers to obtain material or service information such as prices, availability and delivery schedule.
Issue purchase orders to suppliers and confirm delivery dates, quantity, and price.
Track all confirmations to ensure time delivery’s, late order and missed orders.
Coordinate deliveries with logistics carriers,
Obtains price quotes from multiple suppliers.
SOLARCRAFT – Sugar Land, TX Buyer 01/2014 to 11/2017
Responsible for ensuring timely acquisition of commodity products from approved supply sources based on MRP requirements for both manufacturing and engineering projects
Creates purchase orders for products based on supplier price agreements or RFQ submissions
Negotiates price agreements with suppliers
Maintains order acknowledgments
Act as commodity purchaser for various commodities such as pipe, fittings, valves, safety equipment, etc. by tracking market pricing trends, negotiating pricing agreements, and conducting periodic meetings between Company and Vendor.
Maintains master data files including lead time, minimum order quantity, rounding values, accurate lead time, etc. for assigned commodities
Conducts supplier site visits and participates in production and quality audits as part of supply chain team
Sources new and second source suppliers to reduced costs and improve delivery
Negotiate terms with suppliers, including price agreements, Net 45 and 60 Day payments and free freight.
Communicates issues of defective or unacceptable products to establish corrective action as required between engineering and the supplier
Researches and resolves problems with receiving/invoice issue
SCHLUMBERGER – Sugar Land, TX Buyer 01/2005 to 11/2013
Assist with vendor selection and bid evaluations
Sourced components or services from approved supplier list, evaluates RFQ’s (Request for Quote), negotiates price, quality and delivery, selects supplier and places purchase orders in conformance to local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Codes of Conduct.
Arranged expedited shipments to prevent unscheduled manufacturing downtime
Worked with product teams or other procurement staff to generate Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) for new or modified parts.
Developed and maintained supplier relationships on an on-going basis. Assisted in tracking and evaluating supplier performance
Managed supplier quality as it relates to procurement
Identified and realized cost savings opportunities to achieve yearly cost reduction targets
Assisted in identifying and qualifying new suppliers and/or subcontractors and prepared documentation to add to approved supplier list pursuant to local Operating Procedures
Resolved discrepancies with vendors by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation including non-conforming and rejected materials; obtaining credits and refunds
Contacted suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, or other problems
APPLIED MATERIALS – Santa Clara, CA Production Planner 01/1995 to 09 /2004
Implemented process to maintain billing report and down expedites
Researched part available on Oracle/MM and excel program
Maintained accuracy for incoming down orders
Generated weekly reports giving status on productivity levels
Worked daily with projects managers on meeting customer’s needs
Forecast supplies and labor lead-time needed to meet product deadline
Anticipated with clear understanding of potential problem related to supplies
Maintained historical records for production that ensured forecast was consistently over 95% accurate to the actual build schedule
EDUCATION:
HCC Supply Chain Management
High School diploma (STANBERRY HIGH SCHOOL)
APICS Training
REFERENCE:
Will provide upon request