PISEY PRU
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PROCUREMENT SKILLS
20+ years of combined experience in medical devices and electronic components procurement, material and inventory management, production and operations
Execute inventory planning and procurement through ERP Systems of all production and engineering materials, components, equipment, services and supplies, and other high-level activities to support business while supporting 3 sites (Fremont, CA; Miramar, FL; Los Gatos, CA)
Supervised inventory management of product at all distribution centers to maintain adequate stocking levels and prevent shortages for all customers and strict management of inventory management of materials, components, manufacturing aids, and supplies to maintain ample stocking levels reducing risks of shortages for the production and engineering teams
Logistics: interacted and expedited inventory as needed by customers and production team, quarterly analysis of import/export and shipping costs, partnered with warehouse operations for continuous on-time flow of distribution management following Master Production Schedule
Software (Intermediate Level): Savvy Document Control/MRP/ERP Systems/Purchasing Software: PCMRP, Agile, Macola, Citrix, ERS, Expandable V8.1.2, CatsWeb, Aravo, Ariba, eMP (eMarketplace), Adaptiv, Pilgrim, Arena Solutions, Oracle JDE (JD Edwards), SAP/Lynx, Windchill, Great Plains, Business Portal, SalesForce, Coupa
Assisted in creating strict procurement procedures and properly documenting for audits, compliance checks and legal reviews plus active management and continual improvement of the KANBAN system
Thoroughly analyzed purchase requests for completeness, accuracy, specifications, and technical documentations plus approved all purchases, handled all bids & all RFP/RFQ/RFI, negotiated contract pricing, performed all technical research
Developed procedures for all DCO (Document Change Orders) and monitored, processed and recorded all DCOs for approvals
Completed invoicing approvals for prompt vendor payment, PPV and expedited delivery of goods for production
APICS Certified & ISO 9001:2000 for production and inventory control management
Non-Conformity Procedure: Full documentation of event including NCR (Non-Conformance Report) with thorough investigation, complete corrective action plan and all other processes required by ISO and internal guidelines plus adhering to cGMP & GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice rules
Prospective Vendors: Sourced new product and service information, pricing, availability, competitive bidding, price negotiations, global sourcing
Approved and Active Vendors: Managed relationships, documented all communications and actively worked on improving satisfaction for better service, prompt troubleshooting and cost optimization, management of suppliers or internal resources to bag and tag parts following KANBAN system plus cleaning of every part properly agreeing to internal procedures, kitting of parts for use in production and engineering
Committed to leading team to preserve and increase compliance tied to the requirement of Supplier Quality Management including driving the identification of quality suppliers, qualification of suppliers and maintenance of the ASL (Approved Supplier List) and supplier files
Led general training for all new Buyers, developed and implemented procedure and software training plans, commonly trained 30+ employees with Ariba, appointed primary point of contact and led supplier meetings and communications focused on strong supplier communication, relationships, and on-time delivery of high-quality parts
PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE
Eurofins Ascend Clinical
Senior Buyer/Planner
May 2023 - Present
Buyer/Planner duties for multiple sites
Lead Inventory Count and Cycle Count with Warehouse team
Produce Month End Finance Inventory Report
Support NPI as needed
Cerenovus, a Johnson and Johnson Company
Senior Buyer/Planner Apr 2006 – May 2023
Company started as Micrus Endovascular & acquired by
Johnson & Johnson in 2010
Buyer/Planner duties
Support sites move from US to Mexico
Support NPI as needed
Sunrise Telecom
Senior Purchasing Agent Jun 2000 – Apr 2006
Buyer duties for Electronics Components and Contract Manufacturing
Topline Electronics
Project Buyer Oct 1998 – Jun 2000
Buyer duties for Electronics Components and Contract Manufacturing
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
APICS-SCVC Certificate of Completion – Basics of Supply Management (30 hours fully completed)
De Anza College Purchasing Management Course
Mission College Major, Business Administration
RECOGNITION
Leadership Award in recognition of achieving exceptional business results by demonstrating outstanding behaviors embodied in the tenets of the Global Leadership Profile, 2012