Procure electronic components, circuit boards, computers, wire harnesses for this $50M segment within Roper Industries.• Scheduled and expedited components and sub-assemblies in accordance with an MRP production plan and for service parts spares.• Collaborated between vendor and engineering in interpreting and clarifying mechanical drawing information in order to produce parts.• Maintained vendor relationships and negotiated contracts, consolidating vendor base in Total Cost of… Show more Procure electronic components, circuit boards, computers, wire harnesses for this $50M segment within Roper Industries.• Scheduled and expedited components and sub-assemblies in accordance with an MRP production plan and for service parts spares.• Collaborated between vendor and engineering in interpreting and clarifying mechanical drawing information in order to produce parts.• Maintained vendor relationships and negotiated contracts, consolidating vendor base in Total Cost of Ownership model.• Reduced costs of various custom parts by as much as 66% resulting in cost savings approaching $200K annual savings.• Established Kanban system on high usage items to avoid stock outs, attain better pricing,and increasing productivity saving 10% annually.• Reduced number of shipping crates, by modifying existing product specifications, collaborating with engineering, production and shipping producing, a solution that saved space and time, adding to the Kanban program and adding 30% savings annually.• Standardized components on cable assemblies, working both internally and externally to identify savings and efficiencies, reducing part count by 20% and costs by 12% on assemblies. Show less

Responsible for purchasing, order management, vendor returns, and inventory levels at this $80M organization.• Managed all functions related to purchasing from purchase order inception to receipt of goods.• Restructured the purchasing department and realized efficiencies resulting in a 50% reduction in staffing.• Maintained inventory levels of forecast product being used in multi-phased project rollouts.• Developed and maintained vendor relationships; contract pricing… Show more Responsible for purchasing, order management, vendor returns, and inventory levels at this $80M organization.• Managed all functions related to purchasing from purchase order inception to receipt of goods.• Restructured the purchasing department and realized efficiencies resulting in a 50% reduction in staffing.• Maintained inventory levels of forecast product being used in multi-phased project rollouts.• Developed and maintained vendor relationships; contract pricing, payment terms, and rebate programs.• Consulted on the design, functionality, and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning system by DataWorks.• Recommended and implemented changes in current processes to improve overall efficiency and functionality. Show less

Responsible for seasonal merchandise procurement of both import and domestic goods with inventories of over $10M.• Created distribution schedules for dispersal of product to stores from six regional distribution centers.• Performed all functions related to purchasing, i.e., receiving and cost discrepancies, tracking, returns, etc.• Executed bid process to ensure balance between service and price from merchandise accessories suppliers.• Forecast and maintained inventory levels… Show more Responsible for seasonal merchandise procurement of both import and domestic goods with inventories of over $10M.• Created distribution schedules for dispersal of product to stores from six regional distribution centers.• Performed all functions related to purchasing, i.e., receiving and cost discrepancies, tracking, returns, etc.• Executed bid process to ensure balance between service and price from merchandise accessories suppliers.• Forecast and maintained inventory levels for merchandising accessories and seasonal product. Show less

Responsible for seasonal merchandise procurement of both import and domestic goods with inventories of over $10M.• Created distribution schedules for dispersal of product to stores from six regional distribution centers.• Performed all functions related to purchasing, i.e., receiving and cost discrepancies, tracking, returns, etc.• Executed bid process to ensure balance between service and price from merchandise accessories suppliers.• Forecast and maintained inventory levels… Show more Responsible for seasonal merchandise procurement of both import and domestic goods with inventories of over $10M.• Created distribution schedules for dispersal of product to stores from six regional distribution centers.• Performed all functions related to purchasing, i.e., receiving and cost discrepancies, tracking, returns, etc.• Executed bid process to ensure balance between service and price from merchandise accessories suppliers.• Forecast and maintained inventory levels for merchandising accessories and seasonal product. Show less

Responsible for seasonal merchandise procurement of both import and domestic goods with inventories of over $10M.• Created distribution schedules for dispersal of product to stores from six regional distribution centers.• Performed all functions related to purchasing, i.e., receiving and cost discrepancies, tracking, returns, etc.• Executed bid process to ensure balance between service and price from merchandise accessories suppliers.• Forecast and maintained inventory levels… Show more Responsible for seasonal merchandise procurement of both import and domestic goods with inventories of over $10M.• Created distribution schedules for dispersal of product to stores from six regional distribution centers.• Performed all functions related to purchasing, i.e., receiving and cost discrepancies, tracking, returns, etc.• Executed bid process to ensure balance between service and price from merchandise accessories suppliers.• Forecast and maintained inventory levels for merchandising accessories and seasonal product. Show less