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Sanford, NC
Technical Buyer
Manage electric/electronics commodity with focus on quality, cost,
and delivery initiatives
Act as Project Manager for Electric Throttle Control products
relative to purchasing activities, including capital equipment and
machinery, prototype and production components, and packaging
requirements
Negotiate long term supplier contracts, including Market, Quality,
Capacity, and general Purchasing Terms and Conditions
Assist in developing project related and annual purchasing budgets
Develop and implement cost saving strategies
Supplier relationship management
5/2013-7/2014 AW North Carolina
Durham, NC
Production Buyer
Managed new program launch and supplier preparation activities to
ensure project milestones are accomplished
Lead supplier quality assurance and preparation audits
Lead supplier development initiatives to promote continuous
improvement and focus activities within the supply base
Worked in a cross-functional team environment to successfully
implement Engineering Change Instructions per the companies
master schedule
3/2012-5/2013Volvo Construction Equipment
P&SM Lead Buyer
Lead and coached five Plant Buyers
Shippensburg, PA
Shippensburg, PA
Plant Buyer
Effectively sourced materials based on the established strategy
Worked cross functionally with technology departments during new
part development and acted as liaison between engineer and
supplier
Completed cost analysis based on supplier long term contracts and
raw material agreements
Reviewed Design Change Notifications and blue prints to identify
changes for understanding potential cost impact prior to request for
quotation
Supplier relationship management
2006 2010 Volvo Construction Equipment
Asheville, NC
Materials Analyst
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