Victoria Olson

Valencia, CA *****

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Senior Buyer

Accomplished supply chain professional with a history of success and experience negotiation contracts that deliver cost savings, achieve on time delivery, and minimize on-hand inventory levels. Highly skilled at coordinating and managing complex projects, and working within cross-functional teams. Known for excellent communication and problem solving skills with the proven ability to create and maintain solid business relationships. Key skills include:

Supplier Sourcing and Relations - Pricing, Terms, and Delivery Negotiate - Invoice Resolution

Material Procurement per MRP and ERP - Order and Delivery Management -

ITAR and EAR Requirements - Automotive PPAP Requirements TS16949

Experience

Benchmark Electronics, Moorpark, CA May 2015 – March 2021

Senor Buyer

Procured entire customer bill of material from electronic and electro mechanical components, printed circuit boards, fabricated parts and hardware for Northrup Grumman Innovation Systems, Raytheon and L3 Harris.

Took action on ERP/MRP order messages in a timely manner.

Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers and makes decisions regarding award of purchase orders.

Negotiated the best price, delivery, and payment terms with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders, to reach highest quality at best value.

Ensured all customer flow downs were on the purchase order.

Maintained current and accurate purchase order data in the MRP system, including delivery dates, pricing, and change orders.

Ensured timely return and replacement of discrepant material in MRB

Worked in conjunction with planning, production and program management to ensure on time delivery.

Resolved receiving dock and invoice issues.

Updated lead-time in MRP system, quarterly.

Assisted in training new buyers.

Wet Design, Sun Valley, CA February 2014 - September 2014

Senior Buyer

Procured assigned commodities, including electronic and electromechanical components, electronics, Kanban line, PCB/PCBA’s, sand filters, pumps and motors, machine shop tools and supplies, anemometers, brominators, ozonators, wire and cable.

ITT Aerospace Controls, Valencia, CA October 2008 – March 2013

Senior Buyer

Managed planning and procurement of electronic and electromechanical components, PCBAs, connectors, O-Rings, seals and carbon products per ISO 9001 requirements.

Solicited bids, analyzed quotes, conducted cost and price analysis, negotiated price, and recommended suppliers in relation to specifications, quantity, quality, delivery commitment, price, and past performance.

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Resourced 130 hermetic connectors from one major manufacturer in 2010 with $1.5M spend, negotiating a 10% cost reduction plus productivity savings of 3% in the 4th year and 2% reduction for the 5th and 6th years.

Coordinated the first article submission and bridge inventory during the phase out of the former supplier and phase in of the new supplier to maintain production requirements.

Served as Kaizen team member for implementation of a PCB Pull System, which resulted in weekly deliveries to point of use and improved inventory turns.

Participated in VMI implementation for hermetic connectors, relays, and Honeywell Switch commodities, including issuing LTAs, negotiating and managing high dollar blanket orders, and monitoring minimum and maximum program, lowering inventory and improving inventory turns.

Reconciled supplier invoices resulting in timely payment to supplier and achieving discounted terms.

Coordinated return of discrepant material and bill-back in timely manner, while ensuring quick turnaround of product.

Additional Relevant Experience

Senior Buyer, CST, a Schneider Company, Moorpark, CA

Education

One-Year Vocational Program, Sawyer Business College, Van Nuys, CA

Technical Skills

AS400 BPCS, AS400 Data 3, Oracle by JD Edwards, SAP for managing P2P,

Microsoft Windows Environment 2007 / 2010. BAAN Oracle based (Java) MRP System

Professional Affiliations

Former Member, Institute of Supply Management (ISM), San Fernando Valley, CA

Former Member, National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM), San Fernando Valley, CA

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