Dedicated, hardworking, and results-oriented Manufacturing Buyer and Planner with 20+ years of progression and accomplishments in the field. Superb technical acumen and expert communicator/negotiator to secure fruitful relationships with vendors/suppliers on million-dollar purchasing agreements that result in best pricing, cost reduction, and enhance the bottom line. Committed to highest quality of customer service and client relations. Additional keys to success include: Talent for quickly identifying and implementing immediate changes in procurement systems and methodologies to improve performance, capture opportunities, and facilitate positive and profitable change Analytical and statistical minded to research demand trends and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, QC, shipping and receiving, sales, and distribution personnel to facilitate purchasing and procurement to meet needs of business Work well in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with excellent planning, scheduling, and problem resolution skills with a proven ability to acquire difficult parts preventing business disruptions