• Evaluate proposals, prepared bid packages and purchase orders for standard and non-standard materials, components, equipment, computer hardware, software licenses and services in support of program activities for the US Army and Air Force. • Maintain a Government compliant filling system according to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for all purchase orders over $3,500.00 and up to $900,000.00. • Mentored junior buyers on proper FAR procedures, prepare market analysis to determine Fair and Reasonable pricing and Costpoint training.

• Purchased Mechanical Fabrications, Custom Machined and Sheet Metal Products, Electronic Components, Hardware, Molded Plastics, Cable Assemblies, Labels, Name Plates, Packaging / Shipping Material, Company Promo’s and miscellaneous purchasing request.• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to insure quality, inventory and schedule goals are met.• Qualify new vendors to ensure competitive pricing to achieve long-range goals of the organization. Effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions with new and existing vendors. Create justifications for all purchase orders over $25K.• Prepare bid packages, analyze, negotiate and award for best value and delivery, without sacrificing quality and service. • Managed supplier-related activities, evaluate and monitor vendor performance, coordinate and participate in vendor site visits, on a regular basis. • Developed and implemented with key suppliers, daily order status reports to monitor, track and assure on-time deliveries of products that consistently meet or exceed expectations with little or no rework required.• Read prints and communicate with engineers and vendors. • Recommend to Engineers new or different materials for better quality, availability, or lower cost for an additional savings.• Consulted with Engineering, Quality, Production, Material Control and Accounting departments. • Resolved RMA’s, DMR’s, ECN’s and Accounting issues.

• Purchased Electronic Components, Machined / Sheet Metal Fabrications, Hardware, PCB’s, Sand / Investment Castings, Cable Assemblies, Software and various miscellaneous items related to Engineering Development and Manufacturing.• Interface with Engineering, Quality, Production, Material Control and Accounting departments.• Negotiate cost reductions to reduce overall product cost on an annual basis.• Knowledge of (FAR) Federal Acquisition Regulations, to adhere to government regulations and audit requirements.• Partnered with parts suppliers to locate hard-to-find components. • Liaison between Engineering, Procurement and Contract Manufacturers.

• As team member developed new purchasing department and strategic vendor sourcing for a wide range of products.• Identified and qualified new vendor sources, negotiated contracts and managed up to 60 suppliers. • Implemented Hi-Tech Fasteners Bin Stocking Program for all hardware used within manufacturing..• Facilitated cross training of junior buyers to decrease learning curve and improve productivity.

• Purchased all Passive Components, I.C.’s, PCB’s, Hardware, Software License, Mechanical, Sheet Metal and Cable Assemblies in support of the engineering department. Worked with contract manufacturers to secure hard to find product.• Prepared bid requests, negotiated with vendors over pricing, quantities, shipping and payment terms to reduce the cost of purchased products.• Saved company up to $10K on an annual basis by obtaining samples from factories for various prototype projects, which reduced the need for large quantity purchases.• Managed up to five prototype projects simultaneously while insuring on-time deliveries by leveraging strategic relationships with supplier networks. • Initiated, implemented, spreadsheets to improve procedures and reduce paper work.• Organized innovative “Lunch and Learn” sessions designed to keep engineers abreast of emerging products.• Performed research of market for new vendors for secondary and tertiary sources. Established close relationships with 30+ vendors and acted as liaison between vendors and engineers. • Established the purchasing policies and procedures for the New Product Purchasing Department. • Restructured the engineering R&D Inventory Stock Room and Model Shop.• Resolved operational problems such as shipping errors, returns, backorders and invoice issues. • Initiated, researched and implemented company purchasing credit card program.