Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing

Gilbert, AZ ***** 213-***-**** *******-******@*******.***

SENIOR BUYER – MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

Cost-Effective Negotiations Product Selection Effective Cost Controls Vendor Management Accomplished and focused senior buyer professional with experience in strategic purchasing, including product planning, inventory oversight, global sourcing, and vendor management. Actively seeking a manufacturing buyer role where knowledge of improving timely shipment, negotiating materials cost, supply/inventory, pricing, quality, and data management is valued. ISO COMPLIANT PURCHASING • MANAGE SPENDING & INVENTORIES • VENDOR/SUPPLIER SOURCING RISK MANAGEMENT • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIST • SPEND ANALYSIS • PROBLEM SOLVER Cost Savings

Smart Sourcing

• Orchestrated cost savings up to $679k by eliminating excess and obsolete materials.

• Streamline supply chain operations utilizing smart sourcing and cost-effective vendor negotiations.

Continuous Process

Improvement

• Expert in continuous process improvement methods that drive cost-effective product procurement consistent with forecasting models and volatile market conditions. Fathom Manufacturing Tempe, AZ

Provides design assistance, advanced prototyping, and production. 2023 - Present

BUYER

Charged with buying raw materials needed for work orders, purchasing tooling for specific jobs, and creating material and assembly part numbers. Serves as primary contact between company personnel and assigned supplier. Oversees and maintains current inventory. Assesses the financial risks of purchases.

• Directly supports operations and sales by collaborating with sales engineers, quality engineers, and operations staff.

• Research and maintain the approved vendor list with an eye on cost control. Create orders for machined parts requiring further processing using specified approved vendors. Participates in cost reduction activities.

• Partner with production focused on materials inventory and review additional inventory availability and chases.

• Manages PPV (Purchase Price Variance), reviews daily purchase requirements, and then releases the purchase orders.

• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, focusing on specified target market and demographics.

Aztech Control Chandler, AZ

Provides OSM services and engineering support.

2022 - 2023

SUPPLY CHAIN SUPERVISOR

Leveraged supply chain and procurement leadership and vision, overseeing supply portfolio for an organization specializing in systems engineering solutions. Delivered efficient, cost-effective supply chain/procurement excellence through monitoring spending and inventory utilization.

• Expertly adjusted procurement strategies that addressed specific clients’ needs.

• Promoted trusting relationships with vendors/suppliers that were key in obtaining high-quality, cost-effective products delivered on time.

• Continuously boosted market share by outperforming all competitors and provided seamless quality product delivery.

• Managed and mitigated risk by proactively anticipating and resolving supply chain problems.

• Championed operational excellence by evaluating sourcing procedures that identified process efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

PHILLIP MURPHY

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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• Boosted profitability by developing negotiation strategies with vendors that delivered desired pricing and product quality outcomes.

• Utilized cost analysis to predict and align purchase price variances, standard cost, and absorption—focused on cost containment strategies.

Local Motor, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

Manufacturing and production of open-source vehicles/products. 2016 - 2022

STRATEGIC SOURCING BUYER

Oversaw the entire sourcing process for a U.S.-based motor vehicle manufacturing organization, including developing sourcing strategy and supplier vetting—building long-term vendor relationships. Introduced targeted process improvement initiatives that ensured elevated cost control and greater efficiency.

• Devised and delivered sourcing and category management strategies in all business units—generating outstanding outcomes at the best possible costs.

• Allocated and administered $2M in spend and paid meticulous attention to every detail, negotiating competitive pricing with vendors utilizing critical thinking and tenacious negotiation skills.

• Controlled spend/costs by evaluating procurement/purchasing functions and implementing process improvement strategies.

• Recognized as the “go-to” contact in conceptualizing innovative ideas that improved operational efficiency and accuracy— finding solutions where none existed.

• Expertly performed data-driven spend, risk, and scenario analyses that identified operational and profit opportunities while minimizing problems.

Vantage Mobility International Phoenix, AZ

The mobility industry's leader for wheelchair accessible vans. 2013 - 2016

SENIOR BUYER

Orchestrated end-to-end procurement operations for mobility equipment supplies, including BOM structure development, forecasting, inventory controls/tracking, cost controls, and spend analysis—focused on product planning. Generated purchase orders for all materials with attention to on-time delivery and cost controls

• Identified shortages and provided effective inventory solutions by evaluating weekly recap reports. Promoted positive team relationships with leadership, stockroom, and service, technical and engineering staff—breaking down communication silos.

• Created/maintained a qualified vendor base through sourcing and building strong relationships, and ensured inventory accountability by conducting regular cycle counts.

• Planned/directed sourcing and procured high-value parts and materials valued at $1.4M.

• Partnered with engineering staff to support quality product advanced planning, parts maintenance, and optimized supply levels.

• Minimized part shortages and premium freight charges by evaluating releases, schedules, and forecasting changes.

• Reduced parts shortages through controlled buyer part numbers via part setup and supplier releases, and utilized MPP processes/tools.

• Achieved cost savings of up to $679k by eliminating excess/obsolete materials. Menard Competition Technologies Oxford, England

Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle, and cycle engines. 1986 – 2004

SENIOR BUYER

Liaised with domestic and international vendors and administered material needs for motorsports engine projects, including strategic planning, supplier selection, consolidation, qualification, BOMs management, cost reduction, and value analysis initiatives execution. Maintained an appropriate inventory level by negotiating prices and placing orders.

Increased profitability by developing project budgets, maintaining an appropriate inventory level, implementing purchasing procedures for ISO 9001, and supervising stock rooms.

Led the successful establishment of a satellite computer material handling system that enabled company in providing a sub-contract engine build service to Cosworth Formula.

Designed and introduced component batch traceability systems for all Jaguar race engines, which led to the attainment of a prestigious ISO9001 award.

Repeated purchasing success for major manufacturers, including Jaguar, Volvo, Nissan, and General Motors.

Reduced costs and drove profitability by implementing cost-containment initiatives. PHILLIP MURPHY 213-***-**** *******-******@*******.*** Page 3 of 3 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consolidated Repair Group Torrance, CA

Specializes in providing professional electronic device repair services. MATERIALS COORDINATOR

Supervised procurement of PCB assemblies, board-level components, and fabrications to meet production requirements. Ensured project completion within strict deadlines by liaising effectively with sales executives, engineers, and repair technicians.

Conducted detailed research to identify new and alternative products for production, prototypes, and repairs.

Maintained an appropriate inventory and production level through successful collaboration with suppliers, production teams, and management.

Processed workshop requisitions for CATV product assembly repairs, while producing quotes for the sales department on new products.

Drove cost savings up to $70k during the first month of employment by identifying MRP system discrepancies.

Ensured maximum product availability by building strong and sustainable supplier relationships.

Negotiated pricing and billing terms with suppliers to attain competitive advantages.

Increased operational efficiency by introducing computerized stock controls. EDUCATION

Intermediate Oracle • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) Intermediate to Structure Query Language • Intermediate Java Programming Intermediate Visual Basic • Intermediate Adobe Acrobat SAP Materials Management • SAP Production Planning • Crystal Reports

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