I purchased items such as nameplates, labels, electronics, etc. for this manufacturer of automatic transfer switches. Was involved in transition from Oracle and MAPICS computer systems to SAP system.

I was involved with buying industrial items such as fasteners, abrasives, cutting tools, etc. for customer orders placed by phone as well as store sales.

Source a variety of components to keep our production equipment running. Assist in raw material purchasing when required.

Purchased a variety of component items such as military spec adhesives, chemicals, coatings, office supplies, electrical items, etc. for the production of equipment used in the aviation and aerospace industry. I was also responsible for obtaining the correct paperwork such as Certificate of Compliance, Shelf Life Statement, and MSDS sheets.Was able to maintain or reduce costs on many items such as electrical components, wire, heat-shrink tubing, etc.Aggressively pursued part shortages… Show more Purchased a variety of component items such as military spec adhesives, chemicals, coatings, office supplies, electrical items, etc. for the production of equipment used in the aviation and aerospace industry. I was also responsible for obtaining the correct paperwork such as Certificate of Compliance, Shelf Life Statement, and MSDS sheets.Was able to maintain or reduce costs on many items such as electrical components, wire, heat-shrink tubing, etc.Aggressively pursued part shortages in order to meet shipping requirements.Often dealt with long lead-times and shelf life requirements that were unique to the aerospace industry.Company was purchased by Woodward Governor in 2008 and went through a major workforce restructuring recently. Show less

Reduced the part shortage report from 35 pages to 5 pages over a two year period.Assisted in converting the computer system from MANMAN to MAPICS.Covered Purchasing Manager's responsibilities when required.Kept smooth delivery of parts when company had severe cash flow problems.Spent between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000 annually with approximately 400 vendors.Assisted in the annual physical inventory.Was part of the quality audit committee to verify procedures were being… Show more Reduced the part shortage report from 35 pages to 5 pages over a two year period.Assisted in converting the computer system from MANMAN to MAPICS.Covered Purchasing Manager's responsibilities when required.Kept smooth delivery of parts when company had severe cash flow problems.Spent between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000 annually with approximately 400 vendors.Assisted in the annual physical inventory.Was part of the quality audit committee to verify procedures were being followed by the various departments.Key commodities responsible for included bearings, controllers, electrical items, overseas sourcing, glassware, hinges, knobs, motors, steel & aluminum, pans, power transmission parts, sensors, sheet metal fabrication, thermometers, and shelves.Purchased electronic parts such as circuit breakers, integrated circuits, rheostats, switches, etc.Purchased MRO items when required. This has included abrasives; cutting tools (drills, taps, reamers, end mills); building & janitorial supplies; computer supplies; engineering supplies; and anything else needed to keep our operation running. Show less

Company was a large commercial printer and has since closed down.Oversaw the stockroom as well as the conversion from a manual to a computerized system.

I started out working various plant positions and was then promoted to Senior Buyer Assistant where I was involved in purchasing products from our source in Germany, plastics buying, component sourcing, etc.