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Assume Buyer responsibilities for Commercial and Military Brackets. Trained and learned the new Accounts Payable System implemented at GE in order to assist Suppliers and co-workers solve Account Payment issues through resolution.

Managed and supported outsourcing services (Farm-out) from various suppliers., i.e., welding, coating, cutting, and spinning.

Managed and procured high and low demand parts manufactured by specific Suppliers. Those required long lead-times and on-time sourcing of material for on-time delivery.

Responsible for Procurement of Commercial and Military Bracket commodities for various Aircraft Engine Models to meet day-to-day business objectives. Managed $1 - $5 Million Dollars yearly.• Evaluated current and anticipated requirements and determined sources, obtained bids, negotiated, and planned programs to meet business needs.• Provided coordination and leadership in procurement activities for all Bracket commodities. • Assured best value is received by performing price analysis, understanding and researching market value, assure customer requirements are met and address any manufacturing problems at supplier facility. • Managed all internal and external communication with all levels of Management, Shops, Engineering and anyone needing assistance to solve problems, provide on-time delivery services and sort out any issues that may develop in order to accomplish goals. • Managed Supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, issue Purchase Orders and Blanket Agreements, as needed into the Oracle ERP system.• Worked closely with Planning, Manufacturing and Shipping for on time deliveries while focusing on critical parts for the and the business.• Communicated with Engineering and Quality Control to understand product needs.• Used Drawings to understand requirements, engine programs and other details as needed.• Solicited and evaluated proposals for NPI items, employing appropriate negotiation, cost, and price analysis from supporting organizations.• Implemented Purchase Order Contracts following applicable company and government regulations.• Used Compliance Guidelines for Commercial and Military Purchase Orders.• Maintain control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other required documents to assure orderly administration and retention of records.• Coordinate training of suppliers to accomplish business initiatives and develop competitive manufacturing facilities.