Quality Control Manager
Resume:
Gregory M. Gulla
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conscientious and highly motivated diversified materials management professional with extensive experience in purchasing, negotiating contracts, bid preparation and maintaining inventory control within budget specifications. Possesses excellent leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate staff while remaining focused on goals and objectives. Finely tuned interpersonal skills; communicates effectively with inter-departmental staff and vendors. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Possess strong planning, organizational and time management skills, able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
* Assisted in the development of a new software system
* Member of several task forces to streamline internal processes and find cost effective solutions
* Supervised Purchasing Department; provide leadership and support for employees
* Restructured departments to improve efficiency, quality control and streamline cost
PERSONAL
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island
Seminars: Negotiating Skills, Supplier Mgmt., Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Mgmt., And Various Software
Computer Skills: AXIS, Expedition, ASK Man Man Mfg. System, Oracle, Windows 95/98/2000/XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Internet and E-Mail
Hobbies: Sports, Running, Music, Reading and Writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 - Present Electric Boat Corporation, Groton, CT
Senior Buyer/Planner
Responsible for procuring and expediting electrical connectors/miscellaneous hardware, bearings, furniture, and hardware for galley equipment. Also responsible for shipboard insulation.
Source products/suppliers for most favorable quality/price/delivery
Preparation of RFQ’s, cost/price analysis, negotiations, and purchase order awards in support of shipyard scheduling
Overall contract administration as well as resolution of technical and quality discrepancies
Aid in scheduling and expediting annual blanket contracts with vendors
2000 - 2005 Dewal Industries, Inc., Saunderstown, Rhode Island
(Specialty Tape/Adhesives Manufacturer)
Purchasing Manager
Purchase all materials for various jobs and projects
Source products/supplier for most favorable quality/price/delivery
Manage purchasing department: place orders and negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers
Perform budget analysis and maintain proper inventory control
Supervise and schedule annual blanket contracts with vendors
1999 – 2000 A/Z Corporation, Ledyard, Connecticut
(Renovation Construction Company)
Senior Purchasing/Contract Agent
Procured various materials for specific jobs
Developed and administered contracts to subcontractors
Responsible for planning and developing bid procedures for projects
Prepared terms and conditions of purchases/contracts
1997 – 1999 Federal Electronics, Cranston, Rhode Island
(Wire and Cable Manufacture)
Purchasing Agent
Responsible for procuring all products for product development; negotiated with suppliers, expedited department activity and in-put date into software programs
1990 – 1997 ABB Amdata, Inc., Windsor, Connecticut
(Scanner Manufacturing)
Purchasing Agent
Negotiated with international suppliers, managed all purchasing, expediting and quoting prices of materials
Issued formal purchasing orders in compliance with ISO900
Assisted in the development of a custom software system
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