Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

John M. Suffron

Chagrin Falls, OH *****

Cell phone 330-***-****

***********@*****.***

Summary

My experience includes initiating new projects, planning, control and successful closing. That is how I will make your company more successful and profitable. I delivered high value, time critical projects on time and under budget for the US Air Force, Boeing, Honda, Honeywell and other large businesses. I learned how to build positive relationships with outside companies to get a job done right. I respected my management’s authority and the resources they dedicated to my projects. I delivered complete transparency in progress reporting. I satisfied government Inspectors General and corporate auditors, and I received awards for my work.

EDUCATION: BS from Ohio State, and MBA from Baldwin-Wallace.

EXPERIENCES:

Fusion, Inc. 4658 East 355th Street, Willoughby, OH 44094 May 2022 to Present

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST – Part time

I buy HVAC equipment repairs and upgrades, robots, electrical circuit breakers, and environmental disposal of chemicals used in our processes. I also buy MRO items.

CVS Health 34 Shopping Plaza Drive, Chagrin Falls OH June 2015 to Present

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - Part time

I enter and fill prescriptions for our customers. I also search for cost effective options among insurance plans and discount cards.

HEROUX DEVTEK Strongsville OH Feb. 2014 to May 2015 (Semi-Retirement)

STRATEGIC BUYER

I established suppliers for a new contract to make landing gear parts for Boeing 777 aircraft. I also contracted for military aircraft spare parts for Hill AFB, and I managed capital projects for plant renovations like overhead cranes and concrete work.

BOEING AEROSPACE White Sands, NM and Washington DC 2010 to 2014

PROCUREMENT TEAM LEADER for data center upgrades

I negotiated contracts for IT hardware for the US Defense Department, and software for the worldwide air traffic control system. I delivered projects such as power systems, backup generators, HVAC and plumbing on time and under budget. I held a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph for my work on Air Force bases in NM and Washington, DC.

HONDA AIRCRAFT Greensboro, NC 2007 to 2010

SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

I created supplier contracts for their new Hondajet. I bought aircraft parts and systems including windows, pressurized doors, landing gear, interior panels, cabinets, seating, and lighting. I also managed projects for the construction of the new production factory and the R&D building.

GOODRICH Cleveland, OH 2005 – 2007

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

I sourced landing gear parts for commercial and military jets. I worked with Boeing and US Air Force customers.

CRANE AEROSPACE Elyria, OH 2004 to 2005

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

I sourced lower cost and higher quality jet engine fuel pump parts in Croatia, Italy and Mexico.

HENDRICKSON Canton, OH 2000 to 2004

COMMODITY MANAGER

I sourced sheet metal; steel tube; stampings and welded frames. My engineering manager and I obtained a patent together for an anti-lock brake part.

HONEYWELL Elyria OH and Albuquerque, NM 1995 to 2000

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

I sourced sheet metal; high temperature insulation; crankshafts and valves for air brakes. I managed the project to close two non-performing unionized factories and outsource all of their work. I did not miss a customer delivery while changing sources.

RELIANCE ELECTRIC Cleveland, OH 1982 to 1995

SENIOR R&D BUYER

I bought the parts needed by our R&D scientists who developed the first modern electric car; the first superconducting motor; and custom circuits for motor controls. I also managed capital projects for new IT equipment; CNC machinery; forklifts; front end loaders and dump trucks.

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