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Greater Boston Area

 Responsible for procurement of over 1000 optical, electrical, machined, sheet metal and off the shelf components as well as software and SW maintenance orders. Sourced alternate custom manufacturer for custom PC assemblies resulting in cost reduction of $68K over 180 systems. Managed contract manufacturers of turn-key programs for full custom chassis assemblies, PCB assemblies, custom PC assemblies and cable assemblies resulting in reduction in manufacturing labor costs and material carrying cost. Negotiated 3% cost reduction over corporate discount with key supplier across 6 part numbers in an unstable low volume production environment resulting in $60,000 savings over 60 systems. Completed without a written contract or charge backs. Responsible for maintaining and updating the build plan and MRP generation. Set standards, minimum order quantities and lead times. Investigated and implemented solutions for multiple issues with internal PN’s, supplier PN’s, and make vs. buy components. Worked with Documentation Control to correct in Engineering system (Omnify) and ERP system.  Worked with Engineering and Document Control to help transition three generations of one product and two new products from R&D to production. Worked with Engineering and suppliers to design shipping crates for systems in excess of 1,000 lbs., as well as packaging for highly sensitive molded products. Trained two additional senior buyers. Responsible for all purchasing sign off of ECO’s and distribution to appropriate buyer. Managed shipping, receiving and stockroom staff. Negotiated 60% cost savings with FedEx for inbound and outbound express shipping. Negotiated, hired and managed outside contractors for cafeteria build-out resulting in cost reduction at $10K below Landlords contractors. Managed outside services – plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security and cleaning services. Responsible for procurement of FF&E as well as capital equipment for bio-lab.

Responsible for procurement of IT server and mainframe hardware and software in excess of $300M. Realized $450K in cost avoidance.

Managed Purchasing and Material Control for $36M in revenues and $12M+ in inventory. Reduced inventory to below $1M for first time in company history. Authored and negotiated OEM, Value Add, Consignment and ‘free shipping’ Agreements with key suppliers resulting in reduction of inventory risk and Vendor discounts up to 48%.

Managed Purchasing/Planning, vendors, shipping and receiving for $5M business. Managed production of core products resulting in full turnkey manufacturing within 6 months of development. Negotiated vendor agreements resulting 25% reduction in costs and continuous flow of allocated components through management of supply chain. Assisted Engineering in the creating part numbering system, BOM structure and ECO Control Procedure.

Greater Boston Area

 Managed three client relocation projects of approximately 13K sq. ft. each, consisting of location assessment, lease negotiation, floor plan design, HVAC, electrical, networking, and FF&E purchase and installation. Finalized telecommunication, fire and safety systems. Completed all projects below budget and on time. Managed relocation project for RTViz (Division of Mitsubishi Electric), concluding at $10K over landlord tenant improvement allocation and $200K below landlord’s principal General Contractor’s assessment. Hired, managed and scheduled sub-contractors.

Managed production of core product from concept and development to full turnkey in 18 months. Managed all aspects of administration including Human Resources and Business Administration. Responsible for Purchasing/Planning, inventory control and forecasting. Facilitated development of engineering part numbering system, resulting in creation of BOM’s, and ECO Control process. Management of facility including telephone system, network, FF&E, security and 5K sq. ft. expansion project.

Management of Purchasing and Materials Control for $25M business resulting in $1M savings to corporate bottom line and reduction in lead-time by 100%. Developed, negotiated, and implemented consignment/JIT strategy resulting in a 10% - 20% reduction in inventory cost and 100% reduction in lead time. Authored, negotiated and administered various OEM Contracts and Volume Purchasing Agreements resulting in discounts of up to 45%. Managed downsizing construction project from 90K sq. ft. to 32K sq. ft. as well as sale of all excess FF&E. De-installed and reinstalled telephone switch and networking. Negotiated two consecutive leases resulting in $360K savings over 4 years.