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Senior Buyer
Professional profile
Review and purchase all castings and raw materials, hardware and other commodities for US Navy projects.. Handle cost control, schedules, problem solving, vendor relationships, vendor schedule and defective product issues.. Use MRP reporting data for decisions on what to buy, how much and when delivery is needed.. Work with Director of Supply and Operations.. Keep informed of issues and progress.
Successfully championed the relationship and cost understanding for the media business for all brands.. Reported accurate spend and limited the overspend on a monthly basis.. Kept all management and superiors informed of issues and actions needed to minimize and/or mitigate the impact.. Assisted in managing the P2P process.. Negotiated contract requirements with department teams and Legal.. Assisted VP of IT & Finance to review invoices and payment schedules for on time payment to vendors.. Evaluate Google and Facebook/Meta EDI platforms data for budget controls and evaluate and report on media spend weekly.. Discuss results of vendor report information with brands and team leaders/procurement partners and advised on steps to correct or improve performance yielding a 16% cost/spend improvement.. Managed the information for vendor master files in Navex risk and compliance management system and also in Netsuite (Oracle) and SAP improving the timeliness and accuracy of the details.. Reviewed/processed requisitions for materials and services required.. Managed vendors, discussed and resolved issues, reviewed and updated accounts and vendor master files.
Managed inventory for product purchases both domestic and international.. Reviewed cost, lead time and transportation details to assure availability.. Discussed and resolved quality issues and handled returns and credits.. Determined what was needed and when using ABC method.. Discussed production planning for existing and new products and contracts.. Handled inventory planning and sourcing for various production commodities including ingredients (Food, FDA), Packaging materials, Office Supplies and Building Maintenance, equipment and many other items.. Sourced all ingredients, packaging and parts needed.. Evaluated report details for decisions on purchases, blanket orders and contracts also understanding trends/changes.. Handled RFQ's submittals and reviews and led and assisted teams for final approvals.. Discussed pricing, deliveries and document requirements and negotiated prices to improve costs and maintain consistency.. Requested and reviewed C of A, C of C, MSDS and other documents as needed.. Created and managed documents for processes and procedures.. Handled MRO requirements for maintenance and other facility requisitions.. Reviewed demand and market changes to identify items for additional cost savings and scheduling to save time, money and effort.
Reviewed MRP/ERP requirements with Master Scheduler for Production, using Timberline ERP System, and negotiated and scheduled purchase orders based on lead time, turns and capacity.. Handled supplier and inventory management, expediting, shipment logistics for chemicals, packaging, components, labels, equipment and repair materials.. Handled RFQ's for chemicals, packaging and shipping materials.. Communicated with key suppliers to ensure availability of products and to discuss market conditions avoiding stock outs.. Sourced new and existing products and reviewed market conditions to maximize purchasing efforts and determine the best time to buy.. Determined best methods for purchasing materials and services based on requirements, lead time and cost.. Focused on total cost of acquisition including freight improving bottom line profits.. Utilized milestone schedule reports created internally and from suppliers creating a better understanding for suppliers’ ability to deliver a quality product on time.. Improved delivery by as much as 25%.. Managed supplier evaluation process leading to better KPI performance.. Reported to management and production on all issues as well as the potential impact.. Evaluated and improved existing and or incomplete methods and/or policies.. Reported on cost savings initiatives & meeting budgetary requirements.
Reviewed requirements using planning and inventory report details from MRP for performance.. Improved deliveries from 4 weeks to 2 weeks.. Handled requirements and placed orders in compliance with FARS and DFARS guidelines.. Created and evaluated responses to RFQ's and RFI's determining best overall situation including terms and conditions.. Found vendors that were easier to manage and can meet all criteria improving relationships and performance.. Assisted departments with issues and problem resolution to minimize loss of time and revenue.. Convinced vendor to ship materials ahead of time with negotiated payment schedule which allowed quicker shipment of orders and receipt.. Discussed schedule and payment terms in best interest of contract for commercial and military requirements improving deliveries and cash flow.
Reviewed SOW and created RFP's as needed.. Sourced or reviewed vendors and contacted to discuss new requirements adhering to guidelines.. Set up formal meetings with vendors, receive bids, work with evaluation committee to review details.. Utilize Public System to post RFP's.. Created, sent and input RFP information.. Documented all communication relevant to project, reviewed and managed bids, discussed information with appointed team members from requesting department.. Reviewed final vendors evaluation and negotiated cost.. Opened public bids, Awarded bid to successful vendor(s).. Managed requirements over life of orders and/or contracts, updated and/or renewed orders and/or contracts up as required or repeated process with existing and new sources.. Handled any issues related to RFP’s, SOW’s or contracts.. Completed PO documents and agreements, worked with department for upload of details onto public systems.. Managed orders and vendors to assure compliance to all requirements.
Handled RFQ's and bid evaluation submittals.. Created, reviewed and redlined contracts and negotiated price, lead time and terms & conditions.. Negotiated pump requirement yielding a 10% cost reduction.. Worked on approvals with management, engineers and project managers.. Negotiated materials terms with suppliers meeting pricing requirements and improving lead time for schedule.. Items sourced or purchased included deluge fire protection systems and rod lightning protection systems and their associated materials, pumps, motors, valves, electrical equipment and materials, steel tanks and hardware.. Other purchasing functions: ordering, scheduling, sourcing, assisting with technical review and expediting of documents and deliveries.. Managed time schedules and created milestone schedules for best delivery times.. Met with vendors to discuss project requirements, discrepancies and exceptions.. Managed evaluations of potential and existing vendors, ensuring vendor's ability to meet product requirements.. Provided support to PM's to meet deadlines.. Handled issue resolutions with vendors with consistent follow up and confirmations.
Handled all materials for land development including storm and sanitary Structures and utility materials as well as reinforced concrete pipe.. Processed RFQ’s for large projects and evaluated details as part of team for award of order.. Handled receipts paperwork and all invoicing issues.. Contacted suppliers to ensure timeliness and accuracy of deliveries to job sites.. Assisted suppliers with material delivery issues for best results.. Managed offsite inventory personnel to assure actual items, quantity and quality of products for deliveries being made.. Prepared and provided multiple reports to management for material deliveries, material usage and use of stock left over from previous projects.