Aerospace Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

GUSTAVO CABADA

**** ********* **. ***** ***, CA *2706

*********@*****.*** 714-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Supply chain and procurement professional with over 10 years of experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Skilled in ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Epicor, Kronos), vendor negotiations, purchasing operations, and team leadership. Proven track record of reducing costs, streamlining processes, and maintaining high accuracy in fast-paced environments.

Fluent in English and Spanish.

SKILLS

Software & Tools

ERP Systems: NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Epicor, Kronos

Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot Tables)

Procurement & Operations

BOM Review and Revision Control

MRO Process: RMA, NCR, Quality Returns, Credit/Repair Handling

Bid Analysis, Contract Change Orders, RFPs/RFQs

Supplier Negotiations, Cost-Saving Strategies, Vendor Development

Master Part List (MPL), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Proactive, Dependable, Detail-Oriented and Collaborative

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aerodyne Precision Machining- Purchasing Manager

Huntington Beach, CA Feb 2026 – Sept. 2026

Source and purchase raw materials, cutting tools, fixtures, MRO supplies, and outsourced machining-related services.

Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring quantities, pricing, specifications, and delivery dates are accurate.

Obtain supplier quotes, compare cost and lead times, and negotiate pricing and payment terms.

Track open orders and expedite late materials or services to prevent production delays.

Maintain relationships with approved suppliers and identify new qualified vendors when needed.

Verify that materials and outside services meet required quality standards, certifications, traceability, and drawing-revision requirements.

Coordinate with production, scheduling, engineering, quality, and finance teams on material needs and priorities.

Purchased electronic components to meet project and operational needs.

Resolve supplier issues such as late deliveries, incorrect materials, quality defects, shortages, and invoice discrepancies.

Monitor inventory levels, set reorder points, and avoid both stockouts and excess inventory.

Manage purchasing records and supplier data in the company’s ERP/MRP system.

Track supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.

Support cost-reduction initiatives while protecting quality, compliance, and production schedules.

California Vibratory Feeders – Purchasing Agent / Planner

Anaheim, CA Oct 2025 – Feb 2026

Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers

Developing long-term supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts

Monitoring supplier performance and resolving conflicts

Forecasting purchasing needs based on business goals

Managing budgets for materials, goods, and services

Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, mitigating supply chain and financial risks

Working with operations, finance, engineering, or production teams

Streamlining procurement processes, tracking KPIs (cost savings, on-time delivery, inventory levels)

Review BOM, visit suppliers, P/U and deliver parts as need it, assist Shipping & Receiving

Follow written and verbal instructions and all safety requirements and cautions

Manage all hardware items and raw materials

All OP process parts are back on PO due date

US Saws, Inc. — Procurement- Purchasing Specialist

Santa Ana, CA Oct 2022 – Apr 2025

Managed vendors services, material cost, evaluate and source.

Purchased all hardware and raw materials for ongoing manufacturing projects.

Verified BOMs and ensured drawings matched current revision levels.

Established long-term contracts for high-volume items to reduce costs.

Build vendor relationships, audit vendors, pricing, terms and lead times.

Verify purchase orders meet specifications, NCR, resolve issues with non-compliance material.

Tracked orders, confirmed lead times, and ensured on-time delivery.

Worked closely with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Negotiated supplier contracts and maintained MPL and PLM systems.

Verify any customer changes to configuration-controlled documents.

Knowledge of AS9100.

Transfer files to/from customer to supplier.

Votaw Precision Technologies — Purchasing / Logistics

Santa Fe Springs, CA Sep 2016 – Oct 2022

Managed procurement for aerospace and defense sectors, focusing on aerospace.

Created blanket purchase agreements to optimize pricing and material flow.

Interpreted BOMs and engineering drawings to align procurement with project specs.

Used ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Teamcenter for workflow and change control.

Conducted QMS audits and ensured compliance with quality standards.

Performed hands-on inspections using precision measurement tools.

Maintained accurate shipping/receiving documentation including BOLs.

Oversaw warehouse operations and coordinated transportation logistics including DOT permits.

Familiar with IPC 610, IPC 620, and IPC 7711 standards.

Work great as a team and independently, complete task in a timely manner.

GKN Aerospace — Material Handler III

Santa Ana, CA Jun 2015 – Jul 2016

Issued materials to work orders and updated MRP system records.

Conducted weekly cycle counts and reconciled inventory discrepancies.

Participated in daily production meetings and resolved material issues.

Collaborated with engineering teams to support shop floor operations.

Insulectro — Warehouse Supervisor

Lake Forest, CA Jan 2014 – Dec 2014

Supervised 15–20 warehouse personnel in daily shipping/receiving operations.

Conducted inventory cycle counts and implemented corrective actions.

Reduced freight costs through optimized logistics strategies.

Scheduled shifts, approved time-off, and managed labor in Kronos.

Led warehouse reorganization and improved space/resource planning.

EDUCATION

Century High School — Santa Ana, CA

High School Diploma

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