Buyer,sourcing,purchasing
Resume:
Masud O. Syed
Portland OR *****
ag06rz@r.postjobfree.com
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Objective: Buyer
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Career Summary
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o Accomplished and versatile in purchasing and supply chain management with expertise in global sourcing, contract development, negotiation and administration. Special expertise in international procurement & RFP/RFQ processes.
o Supplier evaluation/selection, material planning and scheduling, leadership and process improvement.
o Proven ability to develop and qualify new sources. Solicit proposals, evaluate bids, negotiate optimal Contract terms and manage supplier performance.
o Proven results with negotiating as a buyer as well as a seller.
o Excellent abilities with strategic planning and supporting sustainable competitive advantage through the make -or-buy review and decision process.
o Recognized for leadership, professionalism, integrity and commitment to profitability.
o Sourcing experience with CNC Machining, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Casting, Injection, rotational and blow molding, sheet metal fabrication, welding, ultrasonic plastic welding, radiator and heat exchanger, PCBA, wire harness, water filter and electro mechanical sub assembly.
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Professional Experience:
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Global Sourcing Specialist, ClearEdge Power, Hillsboro, OR January, 2011 – November, 2011
ClearEdge Power designs, develops and commercializes fuel cell based micro-CHP generators for commercial and residential building. This is a pre-IPO company, with rapidly expanding operations in the USA, Europe and Asia.
• Responsible for sourcing complex mechanical, electromechanical, electrical and molded/casting parts Typical sourced components include complex molded vessels with intricate flow geometry and tight design tolerances, custom PCBA, wire-harnesses, heat exchangers, precision stainless steel cast components, energy storage devices etc.
• Worked with overseas suppliers to develop components with exact form, fit, function and durability, but with substantially reduced cost, in some instances 250% lower. The net impact of my last 9 months activities will improve company’s bottom line by as much as $1.5 MM over the next 12 months.
• Developed and created supplier base in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Wuhu, Wu-shi and Wenzhou in China; Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi in India and Taipei, Taiwan.
• Responsible for planning and executing material procurement activities in support of day to day operations. Work closely with Engineering and R&D to develop cost competitive products.
• Travel extensively (>30%) to identify and develop top tier, exclusively automotive grade and ISO certified multinational suppliers.
Director of Operations, Linnea LLS, Hillsboro, OR 2005 – January, 2011
This company designs, develops and sells decorative and architectural hardware for homes and commercial establishments, both locally and internationally. Linnea specializes in designing and developing doors, cabinets and bathroom hardware made of 304 or 316-grade stainless steel and solid brass. Company emphasizes using environmentally friendly and recycled material and has strong relationship with the architectural and design community.
• Increased revenue by 300% during my 6 years with the company.
• Responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of the company and supervise a team of 15 employees.
• Responsible for planning and executing material procurement activities for the entire company.
• Continuously negotiating and sourcing suppliers for product cost reduction. Typical sourcing related cost reduction achieved is >60%. This ensures a minimum of 5x profit margin for the company.
• Multiples trips every year to Asia to work with manufacturers to ensure quality standards as well as to develop new products and ensure DFM.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation of all inbound and outbound materials. Also preparing all import and export documents.
• Responsible for managing inventory of >$5 million of hardware.
• Continuously monitor market trends and lead development and redesign of products according to latest customer demands.
Data Management Associate, Chown Hardware, Portland, OR 2000 - 2005
This company sells decorative and architectural hardware for homes and commercial establishments, both locally and internationally.
• Managed company data files, internal search engine and networking system.
• Frequently updated most demanding products and actual product specification based on customer demands.
• Worked with purchasing department to find new and reliable sourcing options. Established new relationships, purchasing terms and participated in price negotiation.
• Helped company warehouse with inventory control, international import/export and logistical support.
Programmer, Fujitsu Computer USA, Hillsboro, OR 1999 – 2000
This company designs, develops & manufacture computer hardware and sells all over the world.
• Wrote programs for computer chips
• Onsite testing of various programs to ensure workability.
• Collaborated with other programmers for new code development and modification.
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Special skills:
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PC programs: Microsoft Office.
Accounting and inventory management program: QuickBooks, AS400, Oracle.
Drafting & Design Program: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop.
Tri-Lingual (fluent): Japanese, Bengali & English
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Education:
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Takushoku University, Tokyo, Japan
B. S. in Programming and Information Technology.
Fuji Computer College, Tokyo, Japan
Diploma in computer science, Networking and Office Automation.
Certificate in “Drafting and Design using AutoCAD.
Certificate program “Supply Chain Professional” by APICS - in progress.
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