Strategic Sourcing. Responsible for sourcing major systems and components on unannounced programs.Prepare RFP (request for proposal) packages and coordinate between engineering, program management, finance, contracts, quality and others to ensure all necessary documents are included in package including Statement of Work packages and Joint Development Program systems (parts).Coordinate administration of all contractual documentation.Responsible for supporting Advanced Structures and Materials group (R&D) in their Composite material projects managing composite suppliers, projects, and RFPs.Lead cross-functional teams on a variety of sourcing projects including New Product Introductions and make/buy/outsourcing.Member of Supply Chain Lean Team.

Manage Planning process; Forecast revenue and report to Executive Management weekly.Track jobs through the testing lifecycle and report status/issues to sales.

New Product SourcingSpecialized Products, Services and Energetics MaterialsMatrix responsibility for production control, quality, scheduleProgram ManagerTeam Leader for cross function teams Cost control and budget responsbility Developed proposal packages, supplier selection, negotiation, wrote awards and managed from cradle to grave.

ERP based purchasing in a fast paced, volatile environmentNew Product Introduction to End of LifeResolved allocation issuesInventory and specification expertise

In charge of material needs of factory for major product line and its custom product.JDE system. Purchasing and Production Control including custom order entry and running kanban and visual factory.Results Driven:Inventory Reduction Material Availability Cost Savings