OBJECTIVE Senior level procurement position in a technical or manufacturing envi

ronment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering Degreed Purchasing professional of Energy, Semiconductor, Materials
Technology; Automotive; Aerospace & Commercial disciplines with emphasis on time
-to-cost procurement practices. Assigned to key tactical and strategic function
s of materiel/inventories producing positive abottom linea results.
Proven expertise in supplier development, outsourcing, supplier base reduction,
Just-in-Time Supplier Chain Management (SCM) (JIT), Off-shore experience, compli
ance directives, process improvements of inventory control through DFT & TQM, PL
C product development, BOM planning analysis, pertaining to guidance in metal fa
brication electromechanical assemblies, optics needs, high energy App, raw mater
ials, firmare & logistics,
Successfully directed global suppliers towards meeting defined objectives in ar
eas of quality, delivery and cost. Facilitator for ahow to drivea the approval
process through Quality and Engineering Production. Competency in complex assem
bly/materials-varied procurements / subcontracting of mechanical Prototype or hi
gh volume precision production requirements. Concurrent engineering practitioner
where possible. Versed in Project and Product Management from prototyping thru
final Production support.
Knowledge of ASK-MANMAN and ORACLE driven MRP systems for conducting production
planning applications. Expertise in JDE and BaaN data electronic procurement m
anagement systems. Qualified in ShopBOSS fabrication & Manufacturing control.
EXPERIENCE:
Senior Purchasing Engineering Buyer 01/07 to 09/10
Industrial Dynamics, Inc.
* Provided leading role in the procurement function of materials both domestic a
nd those sourced iworldwide. Assigned responsibility to finalizing Bill of Mate
rials for use complex machineries/ inspection equipment.
* Caretaker of alegacya machines insuring replacement parts secured to continue
support. Performed all F/Aas and ensured documentation. Responsible in suppor
ting Servicing materials regardless of EOL.
* Technical and analytical firming of existing requirements and implementing lon
g term agreements.
* Assumed key Engineering documentation tasks to IS of manufacture, to be repre
sented in manufacturing documents and sales bulletins.
Materials Manager 03/05 to 01/07
Aremac Associates, Monrovia, CA
* Sole responsibility for Purchasing, evaluating selecting all materials in the
fabrication of precision parts and assemblies for an $ 8 MM Job-Shop Machining O
peration. Directed and established contracts and acritical pathsa for outside p
lant services. Reviewed frozen and revised manufacturing plans. Key purchases
dealt with rolled forgings, green sand castings and Aerospace metals e.g. Ti
taniumas, inconels & others.
* Responsible for floor-throughput planning based on build to stock, forecasted
demands of machined parts having critical lead times and sources. Undertook res
ponsibility for customer immediate build needs by means of ashop loadinga analys
is.
* Supervisor of Shipping, Receiving, Tooling Departments; as well as headed Inve
ntory Control functions for approx 400 permanently active part Noas.
Project Manager 06/04 to 03/05
Advanced Thermal Sciences, Anaheim, CA

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* Delegated full responsibility for transplanting 'copy exact'' manufacturing ca

pabilities of Japanese designed Chiller system(s). Duties entail coordinating t
he use JIS standards to those of ANSI practices.
* Support of manufacturing change over by selecting qualified domestic supplier
and entering in long term agreements emphasizing Lean Manufacturing and SCM tech
niques.
Senior Commodity Buyer 08/00 to 05/04
Barry Controls Aerospace; Burbank, CA
* Engaged in the strategic negotiation of all company Production and Non-product
ion goods, services & agreements covering FAA and UCC requirements. Signature a
uthority for $ 250K purchases.
* Assist senior management in assessing & selecting $500K Machine cell/shop ahig
h-dollara turning centers and machinery equipment for new business unit for comp
any- - included are multi-year maintenance/support agreements. Task estimated
@ max 180 day turnaround time.
* Responsible for all facility, MRO and Company services procurement. In additi
on assigned complete commodity buyer for aBusiness Aircrafta business center of
firm. Note, tasks cover new project and program development a" single / multi-y
ear contract, e.g. Premier, Embrier Aircraft, etc.
* Cost Reduction co-teamleader in the goal towards attaining 5-7% per year atota
l actual/cost savings.
Commodity Specialist /Senior Engineering Buyer 12/98 to 8/00
ETEC Systems, Hayward, CA DIV OF APPLIED MATERIALS
* Work within a supplier-management team concept to effectively handle strategic
purchasing issues; successful track record of meeting manufacturing requirement
s.
* Negotiate and administer critical technology product and fabrication contracts
with targeted suppliers; focus on cost, value added rewards. Achieved sole pro
curement source for vacuum housings and optics.
* Interface with Engineering department to develop adequate BOM and structure, t
ranslating into an effective MMP system. Timely reaction to changing requiremen
ts in supplier abilities. Engaged in ERP continuous improvements.
* Close interaction with Production Department to obtain production linearity.
Interpret master scheduling activities (MRP) and locate suppliers to provide mat
erial abuild to costa requirements in timely manner.
* Actively prepared models towards securing B2B business solutions of procuremen
t.