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Aiken, S.C.

Aiken, South Carolina

• Contracted to Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina.Contracts and Technology Partnerships
• General understanding of Supply Chain/Procurement work processes and terminology.
• Proficient in closing Purchase Orders for Goods & Services, P-Cards and Speed Charts.
• Reports progress as requested and participates in daily project calls.
• Obtain/Maintain proficiency on company designated systems/applications for processing work.
• Training history verifiable on Training History and Information Network.

Orangeburg, SC

• GKN AEROSPACE ORANGEBURG
• Preparation and issuance of purchase orders for products.
• Addressed spend by category, supplier and manufacturer, taking inventory into account.
• Analyze performance for strategic purchasing and execute timely procurement of parts.
• Utilize procurement plan SDI in relationship to cost, schedule and delivery to support plant’s unique objective.
• Input all required Purchase Orders in accordance with company policy and ERP (CINCOM) requirements.

2971 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201

• Sourcing activities across multiple categories such as raw materials, chemicals, tooling, wiring, uniforms, office supplies and break-room canteen to support the building of the new plant and start-up schedule..
• Request for quotes (RFQ) on forklifts, spotter truck, and a Rail King, saving $65 thousand.
• Acquire cost-effective acquisition equipment, materials, and services that meet operational needs.
• Navigate negotiations for material costs, payment terms, and freight with current suppliers while continuously reviewing other potential suppliers to maintain quality standards.
• Cultivate mutually favorable relationships with suppliers/vendors by setting up meetings to ensure their products were within company’s specifications.
• Examine mechanical and electrical drawings, utilizing strong technical acumen with knowledge of component manufacturing and assembly processes.

Augusta, GA

• Achieved over $165 thousand in cost savings through multiple established suppliers/vendors.
• Secured equipment, materials, and services through strategic negotiations with potential suppliers regarding prices, delivery date, and quantities; ensured purchase orders were placed with preferred suppliers and under.
• Utilized both strategic and tactical executions of purchasing operations.
• Partnered with Planners/Schedulers on aligning requirements for goods/services and production schedules, including expediting work orders and verifying that approved vendors received blanket/individual purchase orders.
• Maintained an active supplier database to procure various services, equipment, and materials, utilizing the Procurement Card (P-Card) for purchases as needed.
• Evaluated suppliers against their stated performance expectations for cost, quality, and delivery.

Aiken, SC

• Directed day-to-day procurement operations.
• Achieved an average savings of $250 thousand on raw materials, chemicals and MRO.
• Leveraged the competitive bidding process and maintained a focal point to achieve $3.4 Million in cost savings with current and new suppliers, exceeding the expectations of internal customers.
• Supervised import and export activities relating to material and equipment purchases.
• Identified alternative suppliers to increase competitiveness of the supply base.
• Built and led high-performing teams delivering results and implemented changes across all functions and levels.

Aiken, SC

• Piloted purchasing efforts for multiple projects across five states, from the ground-up to completion and re-imaging.
• Conducted product research, vendor selections, and pricing and contract term negotiations; reported on results for upper management.
• Created draft bid specifications, requesting bid proposals from vendors and administering contracts for major purchases.
• Controlled inventory levels to ensure they adequately met operational needs, organizing materials and ordering replacements as necessary.

Aiken, SC

• Organized a master schedule for plant production activities and purchases to ensure that sufficient parts were on-hand to meet short/long-range schedules.
• Managed the domestic and international purchasing process for a manufacturer of electrical power circuit protection devices, securing major commodity items for the business.
• Maintained adequate inventory levels, leading physical inventory preparations and regulating the MRP system.
• Analyzed and adjusted production schedules affected by changes in raw material and equipment.
• Balanced production operations, considering product mix, make calculations, and updated schedules accordingly.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Management Of Human Resources, 3.6/4.0

Associate Of Science (As), Communication Technology, 3.4/4.0