Ellen Freedman

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Little Rock, Ar. *****

478-***-****

l4yg5d@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE & SUMMARY: to fully utilize my procurement tactical and strategic experience in manufacturing environment. I have a strong background in Aerospace, Government Contracting, Plastics and lean manufacturing.

Successfully managed and implemented multi-million dollar procurements and programs. I am a highly skilled negotiator and with proven cost reduction success. I possess excellent proven management, motivation, supervisory and people skills. I am analytical, cost conscience and effective communicator.

Education

Macon State College (01/1991 – 04/1995)

Professional experience

Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. June 2007-Sept. 2011

(Formerly Pemco Aeroplex), Birmingham, AL

Purchasing Supervisor

• Purchased all materials and parts required for aircrafts ( KC135, C130, P3’s) to support production in overhauling aircrafts by negotiating pricing, review bids/award contracts, meet required delivery dates.

• Responsible for Small Business Report filings

• Reviewed bids proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority

• Knowledge of contracts – terms and conditions and legal ramifications – FAR/DFAR and project flow down clauses

• Worked closely with OEM’s, Corporate Engineer and machine fabricators when ordering replacement parts, including reviewing schematics and blueprints

• Reduced cost of frozen sealant material by $120,000/ per annum. Reduced aircraft gasket costs –over 75% working with OEM’s.

• Partnered with New Business Development Team (estimators and engineers) bidding process

• Maintain and update Supplier information in VMMM – Impresa

• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors to enhance service levels, terms and prices

• Issued SCAR’s to suppliers in coordination with Quality Control to identify source of trouble and take corrective actions

• Review invoices with AP Dept. to reconcile any discrepancies and approved invoices

• Supervision of 3 employees – annual reviews, oversee daily work load, set goals, salary review, approve time

• ASG- OEM.

• Implemented on site tool calibration (1,000 instruments) ATS

DIXIEN, LLC. 2006-April 2007

(Formerly Stalnaker Plastics), Warner Robins, GA

Purchasing Agent

• Purchased all raw materials such as: PP(polypropylene), Nylon, ABS, color concentrates, to support manufacturing operations

• Created Blanket Orders for railcar and multi-truckloads of resins and issued release dates based on usage and forecasts.

• Reviewed bids proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority

• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors to enhance service levels, terms and prices

• Discussed defective or unacceptable resins with Quality Control Manager, Plant Manager, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actions.

• Worked closely with OEM’s, Corporate Engineer and machine fabricators when ordering replacement parts, including reviewing schematics and blueprints.

• Review invoices with AP Dept. to reconcile any discrepancies and approved invoices

• Maintained and input data in spreadsheets for issue/returns of raw material (including hardware) to track material usage and levels of inventory. Cycle counts

• Cost savings on polypropylene $ 750,000.00 per annum

Macon Supply Inc. 2005-2006

(Distributor of Industrial and Utility Piping), Macon, GA

Purchasing Agent

• Purchase all stock items from assigned vendors to support distribution needs using Eclipse Software.

• Determined method of procurement such as blanket order, bid or direct purchase.

• Maximize Cost Opportunities – (COG)

• Managed inventory levels and conducted daily cycle counts

• Initiate and coordinate the return of slow moving items to suppliers.

• Review GMROI, inventory valuation and aged inventory reports and report findings, make suggestions and or take corrective actions.

• Ensured supplier adherence to annual cost goals & accuracy of lead times.

• Develop and nurture relationships with suppliers to enhance service levels.

• Negotiate “special project/bid” prices from manufacturers.

• Partner with sales team on future contractor jobs to ensure supply and demand for stock as well as non-stock material/parts.

• Maintain and update all product specifications in purchasing database.

• Approved invoices for payment.

Ocmulgee Fields, Inc. 2000-2005

(Hospitality, Leasing and Construction), Macon, GA

Purchasing Agent

• Purchase all products and services to support daily operations of 11 hotels with different locations (Macon, Byron and Forsyth, and a Holiday Inn and Suites located in New Smyrna Beach, Fl.

• Procurement of all FF&E and negotiated F&B contract with food purveyors.

• Maximize cost opportunities

• Worked closely with Controller on all capital expenditures and projects to adhere to budgetary guidelines.

• Reviews bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

• Reviewed and maintained standards and regulations requirement books from the franchises (InterContinental Hotel and U.S.S.F.)

• Implemented a corporate inventory supply area and the distribution operations for dispersing linens, towels, amenities, janitorial and kitchen chemicals, keycards, printed forms and office supplies to reduce theft, waste and rush orders.

• Spearheaded departmental change from a DOS based software to Solomon and ran parallel systems until system was live.

• Conducted bi-monthly random onsite inventories including New Smyrna Beach, Fl. Location.

• Worked closely with Owner and President D.C. Jones, Corporate Chief Engineer and Interior Designers Terry Holland and Kaye Grover on construction and renovations of both the hotels and leasing properties.

• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors to enhance service levels, terms and prices.

• Partnered with tenants in the leasing division to address landscaping, office renovations, maintenance and janitorial services.

• Contracted Sub-Contractors and requested workers comp. insurance, W9 , bonded and references and had each contractor sign the Sub-Contractor Agreement that detailed work scope, start and completion dates ( with sanctions provisions) as well as terms of payment/draws.

• Discussed defective or unacceptable goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actions.

American Control Systems, Inc. 1999-2000

(Computer Engineering Co.), Macon, GA

Dispatcher

• Dispatch all technicians to job-site

• Coordinate with onsite time with customers

• Prepare work order for technicians and pull all corresponding parts from inventory for onsite

• Responsible for inputting work details in system such as time and material used to prepare for billing.

Stalnaker Plastics 1996-1999

(Blow Mold and Injection Molded Plastic), Warner Robins, GA

Purchasing Manager

• Purchase all raw materials such as: HDPE, LDPE, ABS, stabilizers, and pigments to support manufacturing operations.

• Created blanket purchase orders for railcars of resin and issued release dates according to Director of Operations and MRP requirements

• Scheduled preventive maintenance contractors according to shut-down periods to calibrate machines and equipment.

• Develop and nurture relationships with vendors to enhance service levels.

• Coordinated railcar and freight deliveries with Shipping/Receiving Manager.

• Proactive approach to receiving resins in requesting a lot sample of material prior to delivery for Quality Control to test the integrity and specifications of goods.

• Discussed defective or unacceptable resins with Quality Control Manager, Plant Manager, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actions.

• Worked closely with OEM’s, Corporate Engineer and machine fabricators when ordering replacement parts and included schematics along with purchase order.

• Cost Savings - $750,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 in switching a polypropylene manufactured by Phillips Sumika AHM120PP to Huntsman AP7310PP additionally when tested the results proved to be a superior quality product.

Peach Medical Associates 1989-1996

(Family Owned Practice), Macon, GA

Office Manager/Purchasing

• Familiarity with billing, coding and collections.

• Ability to work with PPO insurance accounts

• Managed patient balance-dues and collections.

• Managed day to day operations.

• Oversee 6 employees

• Patient registration, scheduling, & managed patient flow.

• Purchased all medical and lab equipment, all supplies for patient exam room furnishings, uniforms ( lab coats & scrubs)

U.S.I. 1987-1989

(United States Interior Systems, Inc.), Marietta, GA

Purchasing Manager

• Purchased all heavy equipment, commercial and residential A/C units, industrial plumbing, fixtures, piping for construction.

• Reviewed all bids, proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations.

• Ensured suppliers adherence to annual cost goals as well as improving pricing and accuracy of lead times and vendor response.

• Prepared purchase orders and bids.

• Facilitated and coordinated contractors, heavy equipment rental and other construction material at various job-sites.

• Maximize cost opportunities

• Inspected all goods and services to be within specifications and quality or performance agreed to per purchase order or subcontractor work agreement.

• Maintained procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.

• Contracted sub-contractors (verified insurance and references)

• Approved invoices for payments

Steeltec Manufacturing Inc. 1986-1987

Kennesaw, Ga.

Purchasing Manger

• Procured and negotiated all materials for an architectural design company such as: aluminum coils, steel beams, tubing for roll forming operations, electrical and lighting products, industrial hardware, and all equipment necessary for operations as well as office equipment and supplies.

• Hired Sub-Contractors and facilitated on-site construction as well as verification of credentials, insurance and references.

• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors, contractors and suppliers (including brokers contracted to procure imported aluminum coils from Japan) to enhance service levels and foster strong vendor-supplier relationships.

• Conducted monthly warehouse inventory and generated reports to VP of Operations, Plant Manager and Warehouse Supervisor.

• Worked closely with engineers, draftsmen and sales to ensure exact specifications of materials required for new construction.

• Worked closely with AP Supervisor to resolve any purchase order discrepancies: price, product, quantity, and terms.

• Supplier/Vendor Performance Reviews.

Kalex Chemical 1977-1986

(Div. of W.R.Grace), Maspeth, NY

Purchasing Manger

• Purchased all raw materials and other ingredients used to manufacture vinyl film such as: PVC, ABS, DIDPE, pigments, and stabilizers for 4 plants.

• Ensured suppliers adherence to annual cost goals as well as improving pricing and accuracy of lead times and vendor response.

• Purchased all packaging material such as: cores, cartons, pallets, steel strapping, stretch wrap machinery and parts.

• Maximize cost opportunities.

• Onsite inspections of vendor operations and manufacturing plants to assess supplier capability.

• Worked closely with Plant Managers, Quality Control, Lab and Sales to ensure customer specifications and delivery requirements

• Purchased all MRO items, Shipping/Receiving equipment ) forklifts and dock equipment)

• Worked with Maintenance Engineer on preventive maintenance schedule shut down periods to calibrate machines and equipment.

• Develop and nurture relationships with vendors to enhance service levels and performance.

• Coordinate railcar of resins with Shipping/Receiving Manager.

• Proactive approach to receiving resins in requesting a lot sample of material ship prior to delivery for Quality Control to test the integrity and specifications of goods.

• Approved invoices for payment.

Competencies:

• Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organizations; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violations of the standards on an organization, self and others; highly trustworthy.

• Encourages and facilitates cooperation, works with others to achieve goals, fosters a positive work environment.

• Requires no supervision; sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards achieving assignments in a timely manner.

• Detailed Oriented through when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.

• Open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively dealing with ambiguity.

• Strong Interpersonal Skills – understanding, courteous, tactful, empathic, develops & maintains relationships, may deal with people who are difficult and distressed, relates well to people from varied backgrounds

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