Purchasing Agent Feb. 1998 - Feb. 2001Responsible for procuring hardware, fasteners, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components with a 95% on-time delivery rating. Reduced inventory by $100k with supplier buy back initiative. Sourced vendors competitively to reduce costs.ASSISTANT PURCHASING AGENT Sept. 1996 - Feb. 1998Responsible for sourcing pricing for large domestic and international contract projects. Processed purchase orders and maintained vendor correspondence to ensure on time delivery to meet shop floor requirements. Developed and maintained Excel reporting for buyers. Performed timely placement of MRO supplies. Promoted to Purchasing Agent.

Developed & implemented office processes and procedures. Responsible for ordering tooling, material and various required supplies. Communicated with vendors to ensure on time delivery to meet customer requirements. Negotiated with vendors to obtain cost effective pricing.

Coordinated ordering of parts & supplies with production management to accommodate J.I.T. scheduling and inventory control, while corresponding with parent company to ensure parallel production. Maintained open communication with suppliers to meet required delivery schedules.MATERIALS PLANNER Oct. 1994 - March 1995Coordinated national and global shipments of product. Production scheduling and work order assignment to accommodate customer requirements. Promoted to Materials Control CoordinatorPURCHASING ASSISTANT Nov. 1992 - Oct. 1994Processed and updated purchased orders for Senior Buyer. Processed work order routings for production scheduler. Trained personnel on trafficking national and international shipments. Processed shop orders and worked closely with Engineering to ensure production travelers accuracy. Promoted to Materials Control Coordinator.