Buyer

Barbara (Bobbi) S. Silverman

**** *. ***** ****** #*, San Jose, CA 95134

Home 408-***-**** * Cell 408-***-****

Fax 775-***-**** * *********@*******.***

Objective A senior level purchasing position where my depth of experience can make a contribution to the bottom line.

Executive Summary Senior Buyer with a successful 20+ year career with experience in procurement, materials planning and development, contract administration, vendor negotiations, and customer relations. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop mutually beneficial business relationships. Seeks challenging roles and works well under pressure to meet deadlines and produce strong sustainable results. Works independently, and as a team member, consistently exceeding productivity and performance goals.

Professional Skills

• Buys electronic components, printed circuits, cables, motors, etc.

• Buys mechanical components - machined parts, sheet metal, gears, fans, etc.

• Bidding and quoting.

• Vendor selection and contract negotiations.

• Multiple sourcing and substitutions.

• Reconcile invoices and manage DMRs.

• Manages concurrent projects.

• Manage ROHS compliance.

• SAP, Oracle, Alliance, new buyer training.

Professional Experience

Senior Buyer (Contract) 10/2007 to 12/2008

Tecan Systems, San Jose, CA

Sourcing and buying of components for medical robotics and pumps.

Cost reduction and multiple sourcing.

Negotiating prices and placing orders.

NPI sourcing and prototyping.

Works directly with engineering to implement ECO’s.

Reason for leaving: End of contract.

Senior Buyer 5/2007 to 10/2007

Genmark Automation, Inc., Milpitas, CA

Procurement of components for high-precision robotics, motion control and automation solutions for semiconductor, data storage and flat panel display industries.

Located sources, negotiated prices and contracts for mechanical, electrical and electronic components and subassemblies.

Planned yearly requirements, negotiated contracts and established consigned material agreements.

Reason for leaving: Reduction in force affected newest hires.

Senior Buyer 2003 to 2007

Intandem, Inc, Santa Clara, CA

Purchased electronics, cables, sheet metal, plastics, hardware and MRO for OEM/contract electronic assembly manufacturer.

Resolved past dues, incoming material discrepancies and purchased price variances.

Reason for leaving: Left for more challenging position.

Senior Buyer 2003 to 2003

Semifab Incorporated, Hollister, CA

Purchased electronics, cables, sheet metal, plastics, hardware and MRO for OEM/contract electronic assembly manufacturer.

Resolved incoming material discrepancies and purchased price variances.

Attended production and shortage meetings.

Reason for leaving: To avoid 120 mile daily commute when company changed plans to move to San Jose and remained in Hollister.

Purchasing Supervisor 2000 to 2002

Suntron Corp. (formerly K*TEC Electronics), Fremont, CA

Managed purchasing department of up to 4 buyers, 2 planners and 2 expeditors.

Purchased electronics, cables, sheet metal, and MRO for large electronic assembly and cable contract manufacturer.

Resolved incoming material discrepancies.

Negotiated minimum lead times to meeting deadlines.

Sourced multiple vendors to maximize profit margin and minimize shortages.

Reason for leaving: Company closed California subsidiary and moved back to Texas.

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