- Sourced new aftermarket vendors to expand overall market presence, evaluated product offerings and requested quotations. Collected relevant specifications and materials for PPAP process and established a schedule to implement sourcing strategy. - Interfaced with other domestic and international company locations to develop an overall vendor strategy to maximize purchasing synergies between commodity managers.- Evaluated, qualified and onboarded new vendors following established protocols.- Made recommendations of product obsolescence based upon vendor capabilities or sales history utilizing SAP reports and pivot tables.- Negotiated annual realized savings for 2024 - $1.5M based upon a $26M spend.- Continually generated annual cost saving program ideas, prepared business cases and forecasted results of those for annual budget. Ensured that the pipeline of projects was continuously maintained with new opportunities.- Reviewed existing purchasing contracts and negotiated new long-term agreements to strengthen vendor relationships.- Developed and implemented vendor consolidation projects to leverage overall purchases.- Collaborated with product managers on project schedules and provided updates on current projects. Involved appropriate stakeholders of progress and communicated ETA of implementation. - Reduced monthly PPV from $135K to $70K by investigating vendor invoice discrepancies. Worked collaboratively with finance to validate standard costs to maintain correct profit margins and working capital objectives.

- Established KPI’s for department and staff for overall spend, inventory value and PPV.- Developed and mentored a high-performing purchasing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking. Assigned tasks to staff based upon skill level. - Sourced and procured raw materials for production both domestically and internationally. Commodities included coil and flat sheet steel, aluminum and magnesium extrusions, bronze and aluminum castings, and molded plastic and rubber items.- Collaborated with engineering on new product development, selected materials meeting performance criteria, established production processes and implementation timelines. - Monitored global commodity prices, forecasted demand, and ordered for best TCO.- Established vendor evaluation schedule and issued performance scorecards that monitored cost, delivery and quality.- Researched capital equipment suppliers, generated contracts, scheduled deliveries and installation of metal fabrication and foundry equipment.

- Procured materials from qualified vendors following ITAR and AS9100 guidelines.- Planned daily production and purchased raw materials. Monitored and updated schedule to ensure customer delivery requirements were met.- Assisted quality on vendor part non-conformances, performed root cause analysis and issued corrective actions. Initiated drawing revisions to engineering for AS9100 compliance.- Collaborated on new product development, implementation of revised assembly and part specifications. Made supplier recommendations, and balancing of part obsolescence. - Proficient in interpretation of technical drawings and specifications.- Developed the vendor approval and annual review process per AS9100D requirements.- Assisted with creation of AS9100 standard revision D, performed internal audits and served as a primary company representative during the annual re-certification audits.- Established and monitored raw materials inventory levels, turnover and reported results.- Sourced and compiled BOM cost figures for customer RFQ’s and product costing.- Trained and monitored purchasing staff. Completed performance evaluations.

- Responsible for all aspects of business. Sales, marketing, production, staff development, accounting, product design and purchasing.- Worked with production staff on customer delivery dates and modifying schedules to accommodate any delays.- Sourced and procured sub-contracted products such as welded metal components, printed media, cast lettering and sandblasted signage.- Established a Kanban system to monitor inventory levels to eliminate stock-outs.- Investigated new sources of supply, evaluated product offerings, and monitored vendor delivery and quality. Provided annual feedback to suppliers about performance. - Communicated with suppliers and determined resolution to non-conforming products.- Worked daily with sales on estimating material costs for projects.- Provided technical information to sales for submittal process.- Developed strategic planning and resource needs.- Prepared all payroll, invoicing, and paid all bills.