Senior Capital Buyer-End of Line Equipment Negotiate and purchase Packaging equipment, services, and repairs for major sugar producer • Responsible for negotiating all aspects for purchasing and servicing packaging equipment globally.• Work with engineering team to source the correct equipment to meet the requirements of the business.• Negotiate with key suppliers discounts for current and future equipment purchases. Average discount on last 12 months purchases, 25%.Senior Buyer, Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO)Negotiate and purchase parts, services, and repairs for major sugar producer.• Supervise eight buyers in their day-to-day operations, as well as create their goals and objectives.• Lead negotiations with key suppliers of MRO parts striving for price reductions. Held or reduced pricing for the last two years.• Communicate with national and international plant locations to facilitate completion of projects per intended deadlines• Create reports and metrics to upper management involving spend history and market outlooks• Developed national freight agreement showing 45% cost savings on all small parcel shipments.

Director, PurchasingOversaw all purchasing activities and inventory control for this heavy equipment company.• Directed negotiations with supplier base, maximized customer satisfaction with on time deliveries and maximized inventory turns• Created and implemented a parts purchasing program for guaranteed sales, export, and machine repair, which reduced and/or eliminated freight charges and ensured appropriated inventory at all times• Completed thorough inventory audit and eliminated variances and maximized inventory turns• Coordinated with three company stores and tracked shipments, and completed orders, which assisted in reducing overstock and stockouts saving the company customers and obsolete inventory

Directed the entire supply chain operations within three companies of HEICO: Jet Avion, LPI, and ATI. Supervised twelve employees.• Negotiated purchasing agreements with suppliers and maintained contract adherence which saved the company 10% in piece part pricing• Collaborated with suppliers and implemented a streamlined procedure that reduced the approval process by 30 days• Selected suppliers through the use of RFQ’s which ensured a fair price for delivery of products while receiving an acceptable return on investment• Acted as a liaison between the external consultants negotiating a $12 M RFQ to determine the appropriate shipping suppliers for 32 companies of HEICO and saved $1M annually in shipping costs

Purchasing Agent 2000 – 2002Managed the purchasing of parts and kits, which ensured the compliance requirements of Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and Aircraft in Heavy Check, for one of the busiest airlines in the United States.• Coordinated aircraft maintenance schedules with Planning Department which minimized the downtime of fleet modifications• Sourced new parts and repair items through ILS System, which guaranteed on time delivery • Negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers, significantly lowering costs on purchases, saving over $250,000 on one sale• Received a letter of commendation for negotiating terms on an alternate item which saved the company appropriately 14% in costsRecords Analyst 1999 - 2000Reviewed complete heavy check maintenance documents to verify and expedite compliance with FAA regulations, on an accurate and timely basis. Coordinated communication between planning, maintenance and quality assurance departments. Provided guidance, leadership and training to other employees.

Sourcing Agent 1997-1999Managed outside sourcing for repair and overhaul of wide body and industrial engines, negotiated parts pricing and delivery times. Participated in and initiated Six Sigma projects, and facilitated ISO audits, to increase efficiency, productivity and accuracy throughout the company.Rotor Shop Mechanic 1996-1997Supervised as team leader and trained staff during engine assembly process. Completed the balancing and assembly of low and high-pressure compressor and turbine modules.

Maintained flight readiness of the aircraft fleet, scheduling inspections and ensuring FAR compliance, for this flying school and club. Supervised mechanics to ensure safety standards were met. Coordinated activities with instructors, chief pilots and students. Conducted educational seminars for students, regarding airframe and power plant components.