Procurement Specialist with ERP & Supply Chain Expertise

JOSEPH C. HESHION

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated procurement professional with extensive experience in purchasing, procurement of raw materials, supplier coordination, ERP management, and inventory control. Proven track record of streamlining supply chain operations, negotiating with vendors, managing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate procurement records.

CORE SKILLS

- Strategic sourcing & vendor management

- Purchase order management (JDE, ERP systems)

- Raw materials procurement & scheduling

- Inventory control & supply forecasting

- Supplier and cross-functional collaboration

- Price negotiation & cost control

- Shipment coordination & logistics follow-up

- Compliance and quality control for supplied goods

- Data management and reporting

- Strong communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DePuy Synthes – Johnson & Johnson

Buyer / Procurement – Raw Materials (Sept 2024 – Apr 2025)

• Procured raw materials and coordinated delivery schedules to support manufacturing needs.

• Used forecasting data to plan materials delivery and maintain supply flow.

• Managed ERP system records for purchased goods.

• Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to meet supply goals.

• Negotiated pricing and delivery terms.

• Monitored inventory and addressed shortages.

PLM Support Specialist – EU MDR (Jul 2020 – Jul 2024)

• Supported procurement-relevant processes during new product development.

• Managed purchase order completion and integration with PLM/ERP.

• Coordinated procurement activities with supply chain and manufacturing. Purchasing Analyst / Buyer (May 2018 – Jan 2020)

• Managed purchase orders through JDE ERP and performed pricing updates.

• Coordinated shipment schedules and resolved delivery issues.

• Processed debit memos and returns.

• Maintained procurement spreadsheets and reporting tools. Customer Master Steward (Jan 2016 – Feb 2018)

• Managed customer account setups supporting procurement flow.

• Resolved order-related discrepancies and account issues.

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