Blaine Chaulk

Purchasing Manager

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LinkedIn: Blaine Chaulk • Littleton, MA

Summary

Highly accomplished and dedicated professional with a history of experience in purchasing, vendor relations, procurement management, and proficient knowledge of ERP systems. Ambitiously driven leader with a proven record in planning and coordinating purchasing strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and initiating strong business partnerships. Change Agent with a track record of leading successful implementations of continuous improvement programs. Self-starter and team player that thrives in ambiguous environments. Demonstrated expertise in reorganizing, streamlining, and strengthening purchasing and inventory operations aimed at maximizing performance and profitability. Optimizes broad-based expertise to drive initiatives that resolve outstanding issues while aligning teams to outpace objectives.

Areas of Expertise

Multi-Functional Team Leadership

Vendor Relationship Development

System Optimization

Cost Mitigation Strategies

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Project Leadership

Inventory Control

Distribution Management

System Integration

Price Negotiations

Material Resources Planning

SOP Development

Professional Experience

Integrated Security Solutions, Boxborough, MA 2023 – Present

Purchasing Manager

Active member of the operations team and key liaison between the enterprise and site procurement activities that directs comprehensive purchasing activities. Lead a broad portfolio of products and services including PCBA, cables, carbon fiber, additive manufacturing, thermoforming, electric drive motors, leaded items, and x-ray devices. Administer procurement policies, procedures, and objectives to procure resources and supplies at the lowest total cost while remaining consistent with approved quality and delivery standards. Foster supplier relationships, including day-to-day negotiations on conflicts, prices, deliveries and specifications. Capitalize on personal expertise and deep knowledge of purchasing techniques to deliver professional sourcing strategies and head material purchasing functions that advance continued growth, high level service, and profitability.

●Spearheaded the implementation of Misys ERP at IDSS advancing key improvements in procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations; adopted system boosted efficiency by 15%.

●Optimized negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions with vendors, generating significant cost savings; improved supplier relationships throughout the defense and security industry.

●Developed and integrated updated inventory management strategies that balanced stock levels to meet demand without overstocking, cutting tied-up capital and reducing storage costs.

●Partnered with cross-functional teams to synchronize procurement activities, creating a seamless workflow that enhanced operational efficiency.

American Robotics, Boston, MA 2022 – 2023

Senior Buyer, Planner

Owned the full scope of operational excellence and effectiveness across buying activities, ensuring delivery and high quality service remained a paramount priority. Built supplier relationships to reliably deliver product with lower costs, shorter lead-times, on-time performance, and better quality. Monitored overall inventory levels, in-stock position, and delivery status to advance expediting steps with suppliers. Maximized effective use of the MRP/ERP systems to increase material management efficiency. Balanced inventory and fill rates to deliver maximum value. Made sound and conducive judgments that aligned with the values and constraints of American Robotics while balancing costs, benefits, and risks.

●Developed and implemented updated strategies that optimized procurement process improving the acquisition of timely, cost-effective materials with zero compromises to quality, all while enhancing product production efficiency.

●Built and introduced cost-saving measures and led effective negotiations with suppliers on pricing and terms that realized significant savings.

●Planned and scheduled streamlined production runs that maximized efficiency while minimizing downtime and ensuring timely customer service.

Piaggio Fast Forward, Boston, MA 2019 – 2021

Buyer

Strategist that led spend and supplier evaluations across the enterprise to target new avenues to reduce risk while capitalizing on economies of scale and negotiating the best commercial terms. Led purchasing across camera, vision and sensor systems, cables, sheet metal, injection molded components, additive manufacturing, thermoforming, batteries, and electric drive motors. Analyzed data and created strategies to drive total value across multiple categories and tactically implemented sourcing strategies to drive results. Created and managed the strategic procurement and sourcing process for categories. Assessed suppliers and vendors to identify risks and implications. Tracked results and outcomes leveraging data from multiple systems and undertook action to align buying processes to meet targets and goals.

●Overhauled the vendor list throughout the COVID-19 quarantine, sourced 3-5 vendors per commodity diversifying the supply chain and boosting risk management.

●Partnered with engineering team to identify strategies that reduced the Cost of Goods per unit from $2900 to $1100, significantly reducing costs by 60% and fully maintaining product quality.

●Instrumental in the expedition of parts delivery for the mechanical procurement team; mitigated potential delays and ensured smooth production.

●Steered a highly successful supply chain across multiple in-production and prototype projects concurrently, capitalizing on robust planning and organizational capacities.

●Introduced the Supply Chain Jira Board, which improved the visibility of potential delays and enabled proactive issue resolution.

Metal Processing Co., Tyngsborough, MA 2019 – 2021

Commodity Buyer, Planner

Planner that led the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives. Identified and evaluated potential suppliers based on capabilities, pricing, and compliance. Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements to create a competitive advantage and cost savings. Continuously monitored market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and pricing fluctuations. Remained current with industry regulations, certifications, and environmental standards.

●Built and implemented new planning and material schedules that successfully maintained optimal inventory levels and met stringent production requirements.

●Led contract renegotiations and secured agreements with suppliers, leveraging market trends to optimize procurement strategies, producing a substantial cost savings.

●Targeted risks and initiated robust solutions, mitigating supply chain issues and improving operational efficiency.

●Held part-time position situationally with full time Buyer role with Piaggio Fast Forward.

Metal Processing Co., Tyngsborough, MA 2014 – 2019

Purchasing & Sales Manager

Led end-to-end procurement that delivered a seamless supply chain for hermetic glass-to-metal seals manufacturing. Worked across metal (MIL-STD), glass, precision machined parts, and plating commodities. Selected vendors by assessing capabilities, developed alternate sources, evaluated performance, and negotiated price and delivery. Analyzed, updated, and maintained new vendor contracts and negotiated necessary changes.

●Created comprehensive purchasing and inventory graphs that enhanced visibility and were crucial supports in data-driven decision-making.

●Initiated ISO9001 and AS9100 policies, ensuring continuous certification and high-quality standards throughout the procurement process.

●Launched the work order kitting production process, composing and integrating SOPs that were key to streamlining operational efficiency.

●Steered the seamless transition from Sage Pro to AccountMate for enterprise accounting.

Additional Experience

Administrative Assistant to the VP, Metal Processing Co., Tyngsborough, MA

Furnace Technician, Metal Processing Co., Tyngsborough, MA

Manufacturing Product Technician, Metal Processing Co., Tyngsborough, MA

Education

Micro Masters, Supply Chain Management

MITX on edX

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Nichols College

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