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Led the purchasing process for sheet metal components, from planning to completionSourced and onboarded new surface coating suppliers Coordinated with suppliers and internal customers to resolve material shortages, substitutions, and shipping discrepancies.Engaged with vendors and internal engineering groups to discover and source alternate mechanical and process solutions, reducing both product and labor costs

North Carolina, United States

Created project quotations based on designer plans including materials, labor, and shippingManaged purchasing of home goods and fittings for luxury residential and commercial construction projectsManaged negotiations with craftsman to procure custom furnishings and decorCoordinated with suppliers and internal customers to resolve material shortages, substitutions, and shipping discrepancies.Streamlined procurement process reducing labor and order processing time.

North Carolina, United States

Led the purchasing process for extruded aluminum components, from planning to completion.Cultivated and managed supplier relationships, with a focus on reducing cost by moving supply to international vendors.Increased shipping container capacity and reduced material handling through the implementation of automated packaging calculations and improved delivery queues.Coordinated with suppliers and internal customers to resolve material shortages, substitutions, and shipping discrepancies.Engaged with vendors and internal engineering groups to discover and source alternate mechanical and process solutions, reducing both product and labor costs

North Carolina, United States

Led the purchasing process for metals, components and mechanisms, from planning to completion.Cultivated and managed supplier relationships, with a focus on reducing cost by moving supply to international vendors.Reduced inventory at US production facilities, decreasing parts on hand from six week supply to two.Streamlined procurement process reducing labor and order processing time.Increased shipping container capacity and reduced material handling through the implementation of automated packaging calculations and improved delivery queues.Coordinated with suppliers and internal customers to resolve material shortages, substitutions, and shipping discrepancies.Engaged with vendors and internal engineering groups to discover and source alternate mechanical and process solutions, reducing both product and labor costs

North Carolina, United States

Contract position using previous experience in purchasing and SAP implementation to assist in CommScope's SAP conversion.Identify and prepare parts for inclusion in new SAP MRP system with respect to pricing, quantity, supplier, lead times, and inventory levels.

North Carolina, United States

Forecasted chemical, gas, precious metal, and parts usage using SAP MRP systems to effectively plan procurementOverhauled reporting and forecasting processes for these commodities. Improved order processing functions thereby reducing interdepartmental interactions and order lead times. Oversaw and effected changes with both internal and external customers.Maintained stocks of plant critical parts and materials, adjust stocking and order levels as required. Streamlined ordering procedures for key materials and instituted inventory controls resulting in decreased on hand inventory and carrying costs; estimated savings of 8% on a $2.9 million inventory.Coordinated with suppliers and internal customers to resolve material shortages, substitutions, and shipping discrepancies.

North Carolina, United States

Managed 3rd party vendor inventories for both US and Chinese manufacturing facilities.Performed regular vendor reviews with key suppliers to resolve recurring issues and ensure corrective actions.Created and maintained material records, pricing records, and bills of material for fabrication facility using MRP systems including SAP and industry specific inventory tracking.Led the purchasing process for plant support equipment and services, from planning to completion.Prepared RFQ’s, solicited proposals, and negotiated regional and national agreements. Analyzed proposals for conformity to technical specifications, legal and contractual requirements, total cost of ownership and favorability of terms and conditions including quality, price, delivery, and service. Streamlined consultant and temporary labor hiring process while adding additional temporary labor providers resulting in increased vendor competition and estimated savings of $130,000 per year. Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers. Performed periodic supplier performance reviews.Handled supplier sourcing for internal customers. Maintained knowledge of external market conditions and internal customer requirements.

North Carolina, United States

Supported the maintenance and administration of client retirement programs for all Qualified Plans. Researched payroll and financial contributions from clients relevant to 401K and other Qualified Plans. Reconciled discrepancies on employee and employer accounts. Direct client contact with corporate HR benefit program administrators.