Procurement
Resume:
Business professional with **+ years of experience in procurement and
materials management across a variety of industries. At my best during times of change and/or when high-pressure projects need more direction. Bridge builder who actively listens to the needs of internal (leadership, legal, logistics, IT) and external (customers, vendors, suppliers, stakeholders), then unify everyone behind the goal. Committed to building positive relationships within my team, vendors, suppliers, customers and co-workers by motivating them to improve themselves to grow personally and professionally. Strong believer that with personal and professional growth comes skills and experience that benefits my team and ultimately, the business.
Develop procurement and shipping strategies for a new manufacturing company
Produce process flow from purchase orders through finished product stage to the end user to close orders out
Serve as the primary liaison between AAG and vendors
Create and drive inventory management initiatives in order to reduce cycle count variances throughout various departments and manufacturing processes
Manage pricing of commodities and suppliers
Responsible for implementation of purchasing rules for production and non- production materials
Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved suppl chain performance, enhanced product quality and cost of goods
Lead the negotiation of many types of agreements with suppliers
Track, organize and maintain repository of indirect contracts
Partner with Production and Sales to drive development and improvement of supplier quality systems and processes
Compare future production requirements against available capacity and recommend action to be taken, if required
Identify and appropriately leverage technology innovation from commodity supply base
Utilize analytics and define metrics to identify and organize Tier I & II suppliers
Manage perpetual inventory of raw materials, components and finished goods stored in the facility.
Develop and manage programs related to goals of cash management, inventory reduction, while managing scrap reduction and processing
Travel to supplier locations in order to evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing and address any supply and qualities issues
Negotiated pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers
Created PO’s for stock, non-stock parts, services, and equipment
Expedited orders as needed
Established, built, and maintained relationships with all key suppliers
Reviewed and resolved discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues
Implemented processes related to budgeting, standards setting, supplier performance management and supplier quality management-- including quality audits and assessments of suppliers
Communicated progress and results to key stake holders, including senior management
Continued
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PROFILE
Diligent, highly effective
Purchasing Professional with
extensive experience sourcing
supplies, project management
and managing assets and
inventory.
Expertise in planning and
coordinating operations and
processes, scheduling, and
conducting vendor negotiations.
Known for researching and
reporting information in a
detailed, organized manner.
Consistently implements and
maintains organizational
objectives, meeting high
operational standards and
perfecting procedures that
eliminate redundancy, improve
accuracy, and promote efficiency.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree
Technical Business Management
DeVry University
Cincinnati, OH
Associates Degree
Computer-Aided Drafting
CAD Certificate
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
5S
MRO Supervisor
Kellogg’s / Louisville, KY 2017 - 2018
Managed and monitored operations of stores
Responsible for controlling inventory of stock, spare parts and consumable materials
Audited inventory and performed cycle-counts on a weekly basis
Maintained supplier scorecards on vendor delivery performance as well as quality of the product
Responsible for the integrity of transaction processes (receiving, production, shipments) and adjustments when necessary
Utilized lean manufacturing principles (six sigma, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies on a daily basis)
Negotiated pricing, contracts and payment terms with suppliers
Organized, developed, wrote and negotiated short- & long-term service and maintenance contracts; including terms, conditions, price and cost reduction
Implement counter measures for issues with deliveries Professional Buyer – 2
GE Aviation / Peebles, OH 2012-2017
Sourced direct material, indirect material, machinery, parts and equipment domestically and internationally
Lead purchasing team and purchasing activities on an 8,000-acre site
Implemented purchasing strategies, policies and procedures
Established, built and maintained relationships with all key suppliers
Reviewed and resolved any discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts and product non-conformance or quality issues
Established and implemented processes and procedures related to budgeting, standards setting, supplier performance management and supplier quality management; including quality audits and assessments of suppliers
Communicated progress and results to key stakeholders, including senior management
Applied 5S, six sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices
Negotiated pricing, terms and conditions, lead-times and formulate contracts, agreements with suppliers to minimize total cost, improve quality and assure on time delivery
Ensured that materials that are produced are safe and will meet Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
Managed projects from beginning to end
Purchasing, Assets and Contracts Lead
Ohio Veterans Home / Georgetown, OH 2003-2012
Supported 6 divisions of Ohio Veterans Home Agency
Prepared various cost analyses and purchase products/supplies ranging from office, medical, maintenance supplies to transportation vehicles, assuring quality and dependability of products
Conferred with senior staff daily; assess/buy/expedite products and services as well as train personnel on state and federal purchasing laws and procedures
Negotiated with vendors to establish best pricing; request/review quotes and mediate pricing disputes domestically and internationally
Coordinated vendors’ product displays and conduct staff in-services to familiarize users with new products/services
Planned and forecasted supply requirements for future fiscal years; ensuring current expenditures correlate with current usages
Evaluated contract performance/adherence, monitored shipments for on time delivery/quality, and issued amendments as well as change request to contracts TIM AREY
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LEADERSHIP
US Marine Corps Veteran
Honorable Discharge
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Forecasting / Planning
Contract Negotiation
Expediting / Procurement
Project Management
Conflict Resolution
Vendor Management
Process Development
Price Negotiation
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Exceptional Communicator
Trust Builder
Builds Strategic Relationships
Crisis Management
Action Taker
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
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