1. Manage the purchasing & planning teams to reduce operational friction & improve efficiency.2. Coordinate the operations and engineering teams to bring products to market on time.

1. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including production, planning, and quality assurance, to align procurement activities with organizational goals, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.2. Managed purchasing and contract manufacturing teams to meet meticulously meet project timelines.

1. Managed procurement of electronic components for protocol analyzers. Purchase PCBs, enclosures, passives and semi’s in addition to managing contract manufacturing partners. 2. Strategically controlled inventory, executed procurement transactions and supervised the post-sale process.

1. Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring on-time deliveries, resulting in enhanced supply chain reliability and cost-effectiveness.2. Managed and negotiated yearly contracts with vendors.

1. Managed all procurement for digital and Analog audio/video transceiver and receivers. 2. Purchased all types of components including passive, RF, active, PCB’s, Metal, and Plastics as well as some cables and final assembly contracted out.

1. Managed all semiconductor procurement for industrial/domestic power products. 2. Effectively reduced inventory values by 50% ($500K) through improved management of suppliers & distributors.

1. Demonstrated strong negotiation skills by consistently securing the best deals with suppliers and quoting sales to maximize profit.2. Played a pivotal role in stock package purchasing, executing strategic buying decisions, and maintaining optimal inventory levels of components.