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29 years of experience within the manufacturing/production/construction fields. EXPERIENCE:Negotiate with vendors to ensure materials and supplies are purchased at the most economical cost.Ensure on-time delivery schedules and track all critical shortages; managing supply chain related functions such as planning and ordering activity associated with purchasing and inventory control.Write proposals and prepare quotes with a focus on best economical cost within company quality standards . Provide assistance with negotiating Long Term Agreements (LTAs) that incorporate profitable pricing structures.Perform LTA contract administration, monitoring contractor performance and reporting on the status of deliverables.Maintain optimum inventory levels in support of contract requirements.Direct strategic planning, revenue generation and expense reduction efforts. Provides detailed cost analysis in order to make sound purchasing decisions.Provide timely review and reporting on the status of purchase orders.WORK HISTORYHeizer Aerospace September 2015 - PresentPurchase tooling, aluminum cutters, safety equipment and various supplies to support all machiningAMI Metals, Inc. On-Site at GKN Aerospace ST. LouisDecember 2006 - August 2015Purchase/manage all aluminum requirements for Military aircraft produced within GKN Aerospace.US Tool Group, On-Site at GKN Aerospace ST. LouisOctober 2004 - December 2006Purchase tooling, aluminum cutters, safety equipment and various supplies to support all machining within GKN Aerospace.NGG Ltd, Inc.October 1995 - October 2003Estimating, purchasing aluminum, glass, gaskets, steel, safety equipment/supplies, rental equipment for new construction.

Listed skills include Purchasing, Aerospace, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, and 17 others.