Damian Majuta

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San Antonio, TX 78258

520-***-****

adr3r8@r.postjobfree.com

Objective- Seeking experienced Buyer position utilizing my expertise with Manufacturing utilizing MRP/ERP management systems, emphasizing Continual Improvement.

Professional Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Word, IBM Lotus Notes

Proficient in Deltek- Costpoint and Infor- Syteline MRP/ERP Planning Systems

Professional Experience

Senior Buyer/Planner-

Taprite/Aalberts Dispense Technology- San Antonio, TX April 2022 – Present

Responsible for the procurement injection molded plastics, chemicals & adhesives and International(China) sourcing of manufactured components, for 3 different product lines. Directly support Purchasing Manager by overseeing purchasing of all fixed assets, supplies & services. Assist Supply Chain department by obtaining quotes, bids & service agreements. Identify & implement blanket purchase orders & vendor managed inventory. Present cost saving reports to cross functional team members.

Buyer III-

Sargent Aerospace & Defense- Tucson, AZ February 2019 –April 2022

As a senior member of the supply chain team I worked directly with the Planning organization to define needs & requirements, worked with Cost Estimating to submit RFQ’s, developing new metric to monitor internal SCM performance, identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities, working with Risk and Opportunity Management, negotiating complex and high value contracts with suppliers, managing Long Term Agreements and Consignment programs and assisting SCM leadership with special projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

●Purchase complex tight tolerance machined components from a variety of common and exotic metals, for the US Navy submarine fleet, through the use of Finite scheduling ERP (Syteline) while complying with ITAR and other FARS/DFARS constraints under U.S. Government prime contracts.

●Coordinate efforts between the supply chain, operation, stock room, inspection, receiving, engineering, etc.

●Determine project material requirements and current inventory status of component parts, perform inventory analysis and reduction efforts as required. Using discretion and independent judgement in executing purchases.

●Negotiate and monitor standard and nonstandard purchase orders to achieve negotiated savings requirements to minimize purchase price variance (PPV). Aggressively pursues cost reduction and cost containment opportunities.

●Kaizen Lead for the development of LEAN continual improvement & standard work instruction.

Senior Buyer -

FlightSafety Services Corporation, Centennial, CO January 2016– February 2019

Responsible for the acquisition of material, supplies and services to include avionic equipment repairs in and around U.S. military aircraft simulator devices. Responsibilities include development and compliance with purchasing policies, procedures and program requirements, and supporting proposal activities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

●Negotiates and executes procurement of assigned commodities and services with consideration of price, quality, service, delivery, payment terms and risk management.

●Coordinate any changes with planning and program management as appropriate to evaluate impact.

●Develop qualified sources and evaluate suppliers, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality, and competitive pricing. Performs supplier facility surveys when necessary.

●Obtains proposal price & delivery quotations for materials, supplies equipment and services for submission new business proposals. Performs analysis to ensure supplier capability to perform, cost/price

●Acts on behalf of the Purchasing Manager in absence. Provides guidance to buyers and junior buyers.

Buyer II-

Sierra Nevada Corporation- ISR Division, Centennial, CO August 2013– January 2016

Purchased mission equipment onboard U.S. military surveillance & reconnaissance aircraft through the use MRP/ERP systems and finite scheduling tools to assure on-time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory management, while maintaining FARS/DFARS compliance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

●Directly perform buying assignments of assigned commodities while maintaining federal and internal company purchasing policy and procedures. Maintain PO’s files in audit ready condition. Support proposal efforts.

●Receive requisitions; analyze requirements, competitively select suppliers, document procurement action and place orders. Follow-up with suppliers to ensure delivery schedules. Coordinate changes with Planning and Program Management as appropriate to evaluate impact.

Buyer II-

Sargent Aerospace & Defense- Tucson, AZ September 2008 – June 2013

Purchased raw material and forgings to support machined fastener component product line through the use MRP and finite scheduling tools to assure on-time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory management. Iterfaced with suppliers, planners, production controllers and engineering teams. Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory.

Production Control Specialist-

Manage production schedules to ensure OTD. Responsible for the analysis of sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements utilizing MRP/ERP system. Coordinate efforts of supply chain, operations, shipping/receiving, inspection & engineering departments.

MRO Buyer-

Issued & managed all non-inventory purchase orders relating to maintenance, repair & operation for facility maintenance, capital expenditures. Manage facility related service contracts. Maintain Kanban inventory cycling and reordering system.

Military Service UNITED STATES NAVY- RESERVE 1990-1998, Honorably Discharged

Construction Mechanic Petty Officer

Education PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Tucson Arizona

Currently working towards completing degree.

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