Purchasing Manager

James Cameron Anaheim California 714-***-**** *-*******@*********.***

Expertise in multi-country site Procurement, distribution, transportation and logistics operations. Results driven leader with a proven track record of promoting bottom line growth by streamlining operations and process improvements, trained in 5S and lean manufacturing, teaching coaching mentoring all purchasing staff.

Success and improved corporate value is what I have delivered to each of my employers.

With 20 years Material/Purchasing Management, Production Planning, Contract Negotiations & Administration, I am currently seeking career opportunities with a major employer that has the potential to grow and provide advancement with long term stability. Self-starter, detailed and action oriented. I possess strong communication and negotiation skills which enable me to provide results that are measurable in meeting profit and production goals.

I have a very diverse background which includes working for startup companies to being employed at very large well established companies. Aerospace, DOD, Military and commercial Aircraft Manufacturing, experienced with exotic alloys, 21-6-9 Stainless Steel, Multiple grades of Titanium, aluminum and coppers, trained in DFAR. NPI–New product introduction. High volume big box retailers, International Import for retail. Excelled at each company that I have been employed with and thrive on progress and results. My management style, organizational and team building skills, coupled with my drive and determination have enabled me to visibly and measurably affect change. Current travel 25% Asia, Europe & Domestic USA supply Chains. I have spent working for investment bankers on turnaround companies / new acquisitions, averaging over $2M per year in direct cost savings last position, big rig trucking parts manufacturing.

20 years of Materials Purchasing, Production Planning, and Contract Negotiations experience.

5S Lean mfg. trained 4.5 years. Cable/wire harness assembly.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Recruiting entire staffs and departments.

Work well in fast paced, high pressure environment.

Fluent with Multiple MRP & ERP systems.

Dedicated to obtaining customer satisfaction.

Excellent at people development and team building.

Self-starter, action oriented and very detailed.

Competitive.

Strong analytical ability.

Developed computer skills.

Proven track record of results and successes.

Excellent customer service and people skills.

Current vendor base total 54 factories in 5 different countries.

Experience with WMS & businesses systems integrations, ERP systems and Microsoft products.

Oracle JD Edwards E1, MAS 90, ISO 9001, ISO 14000.

Professional Experience

Jarvi Tool- Light Industrial Manufacturing 11/2019 - Present

Supply chain management.

Vendor relations, Vendor managed inventory.

Cost and contract negotiations.

Overseeing warehouse operations.

Reduce cost and increase efficiency by analyzing supplier performance.

Create, negotiate, contracts or agreements, formulate policies and procedures with suppliers or vendors.

Focus on expenditures, improve relations with existing suppliers while finding new suppliers who can meet and exceed the company needs and provide efficiencies.

GLG Consulting - Procurement Consultant Supply Chain 11/2012 - Present

Strategically requesting products for quotes.

Ensuring organizational KPI’s are on track by managing operational process.

Overseeing warehouse operations, to guarantee customer satisfaction while overseeing Inventory.

Third Party Contract Management.

Logistic Services, Import / Export, Domestic and International Freight costs.

Inventory Management.

Sales and Inventory Forecast Management

Cavotec Procurement Manager Aerospace 10/2017 - 11/2019

Responsible for planning, managing all sourcing, purchasing, expediting and supplier quality in full collaboration with internal

Stakeholders. Oversee $70 million annual spend, 14 direct reports, 5s lean manufacturing practices.

Identify, select and develop suitable qualified local, interstate and international sources for the procurement of supplies, services and equipment by attending demonstrations, workshops, and trainings; contacting, establishing and maintain network. work proactively with a sense of urgency to keep up with the demands of the business.

Supervise motivate, monitor coach and develop team members to achieve objectives goals and best practice to achieve cost reduction. Handle employee relations of all team members of the department, measure performances provide direction, communicate priorities and KPI’s.

Support the Director of Operations and Group Officers in the formulation, implementation and continuous improvement of group best practice strategies and processes related to sourcing.

Create, negotiate, contracts or agreements, formulate policies and procedures with suppliers or vendors.

Category management, purchasing, expediting and supplier quality activities.

Direct, Coordinate and monitor activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distribution materials, equipment, machinery and supplies; monitor filled and unfilled purchase order lines and ensure compliance to commercial contractual conditions.

Prepare, check and approve purchase orders while ensuring technical, quality, commercial and delivery terms are in accordance with the requirements. Reduce cost and increase efficiency by analyzing supplier performance, working closely with the Engineering Department and provide regular updated on key functional metrics and trends.

An integral part of the company’s management team, attending management meeting, presenting problems and solutions through presentation, reports etc.

Focus on expenditures, improve relations with existing suppliers while finding new suppliers who can meet and exceed the company needs and provide efficiencies.

Spacex (Contractor) Supply chain manager Aerospace 3/2017 – 10/2017

Negotiate globally competitive sourcing programs and source alternative suppliers for all materials, components and services related to Satellite and Ground systems including mitigation of sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply.

Collaboratively work with Supply Chain team on sourcing strategy, market analysis and conducting trade-off analysis reviews and supplier roadmaps with engineers.

Drive development of supplier and industry commodity profiles, market trends and strategies.

Hire, develop and manage a team of buyers supporting NPI to Production across all commodities, all related applications and create supply chain structure from NPI to Production to support the business model.

Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet business needs.

Provide raw material and finished goods projections to key suppliers to ensure product availability on a timely basis.

Communicate and prepare value propositions associated with proposals to SpaceX executives, ie. award preparation, cost reviews, reduction strategies and all critical supply issues.

Drive negotiations of large supply contracts and development agreements including ownership of intellectual property.

Build cross functional teams and champion continuous improvement initiatives for cost, quality, and delivery.

Phillips Ind. - Purchasing Manager Automotive OEM / Aftermarket 3/2011 – 10/2015

Headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, CA, Operation in USA, China and Mexico

Main action – regulated all offshore suppliers, validated supply chain, reduced significant number of suppliers through careful evaluation, took over all china logistic operations, resulting in steady flow of materials.

2014 cost save = 1.4M 2015 projected cost save = 1.9M.

Managed a staff of five domestic and international buyers & MRO buyer.

Reduced purchased inventory from 14M to 6M, company size = 150M annual.

Yearly spend = 35M 60% offshoar,40% domestic north America.

Consolidated supply chain,350 to 275 suppliers, negotiated all payment terns to net 45 2% 10 days’ payable.

Quarterly supply chain trips per year to China.

Selected and qualified all overseas manufactures / selected manufactures.

ISO / TS regulations / ROHS.

Developed VMI (vendor managed inventory) systems for packaging and hardware.

MRP authorization = 100K, Logistics – importing 400—500 ocean containers per year.

5S lean mfg. training 4.5 years Gemba, Toyota production system.

Permaswage Aerospace - Director of Global Procurement Aerospace 2008- 2011

(Turnaround Company) Bridge point Investment Group, London

Main action – Evaluated all staff members, adjusted as required, setup offshore mfg. supplying Europe operations through China. Adjusted supply chain to better fulfill manufacturing requirements, train commodity buyers.

2009 cost save = $2.6M, 2010 cost save =$1.8M annual spend = $16 19M.

Evaluated all Procurement staff and supply chain, consolidated the suppliers and negotiated volume discount pricing and vendor stocking programs shorting lead-times, multiple sites and new acquisitions.

Controlled all purchasing, receiving, and logistics departments – USA, Paris France & China.

Extended all supplier to net 60 payable terms, cash impact = $550K.

Developed Asia supply chain, Instrumental in setting up all China Manufacturing facility.

Fluent with all aspects of Capital Expense purchasing and negotiations.

Daily interface with Accounting and Engineering Departments, reported directly to CFO and Board of Directors.

Military and commercial aircraft manufacturing, DFAR.

21-6-9 Stainless steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Copper.

DESA LLC/ Rapid Rack - Vice President Global Supply Chain HVAC 2006- 2008

(Turnaround Company) Main action – completely resources Asia supply chain, selected new factories and qualified with QC operations. Forged new relations and fixing operations when available, staff adjustments required offshore and domestic.

Headquarters in Bowling Green Kentucky, Additional Offices in Santa Ana CA & Hong Kong.

Overseeing all Procurement activity on a global multi-site basis, USA, China, Mexico.

High volume retail manufacturing, selling to the major big box customers.

Reduced finished goods inventory from $35M to 13M.

Improved Supplier net payment terms by 23% over $44M Global spend.

Established four new manufacturers in China @ net 60 payable.

Returned $20M in manufacturing back to USA, Kentucky facility.

Eliminated the use of LC’s Payment for China suppliers, resulting in additional $6M in credit-net 60.

Cost reduction $3.25M, Negotiated Cost Avoidance $899K.

Reduced supply chain by 30%, awarding preferred suppliers the bulk of material & manufacturing.

Reporting directly to, Division VP & CEO.

Education

USF Master Certification – Procurement, 01/01/11- online courses.

Shasta College.

Cal State University of Fullerton – ongoing education as required (APICS) (NAPM).

State of California ETP Training, Continuous Improvement & Advanced Technology.

Kaizen Methodology, Lean Principles, (SPC) Statistical process control, JIT, GMP.

5S and lean manufacturing 4.5 years training, Gemba, Toyota production system.

Kaizen academy

Awards and Certifications

Certification ISO 1400 Auditor.

Certification World Class Manufacturing & GMP.

Two Separate Recognition Awards for Efforts in ISO 9000 & 14000.

Commitment to Achieve Customer Goals.

Above and Beyond Award cost save.

Vendor Stocking Programs (VMI)

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