• Purchased components and software upwards of $24 million in spend required for control panels’ monitoring systems of critical rotating equipment for oil and gas offshore rigs, petrochemical plants and FPSOs while achieving 98% on time delivery• Analyzed spend and identified profit opportunity by creating a VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) system to streamline floor products which resulted in a 10-15% annual savings• Developed an organizational risk mitigation plan to ensure component parts met end customer delivery requirements • Assumed additional Planner role through the administration of MRP to streamline buying process.• Part of cross functional team including engineering, quality and production operations to meet monthly sales deliverables of $50M in 2014• Worked on internal policies and procedures including work instructions to ensure compliance to ISO 9001 • Processed returns to suppliers through the RMA process allowing for speedy return of material without impact to shop production

• Purchased all items necessary to re-furbish, service and supply rack and pinion lift system control panels, for oil and gas offshore rigs, power plants, and construction sites• Served on Project Management team, assisting in forecast of parts procurement to ensure timely flow thru production • Negotiated procurement through request to quote (RFQ) best practices and competitive processes, including proprietary agreements and contracts on a global basis. • Adjusted pricing contingent upon change in work scope• Reported directly to the CFO• Strong knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including solicitation of bids and negotiation

• Originally hired to manage all intercompany purchase orders, such as armored CAB bodies, doors, transparent armor products upwards to $65 million spend for Government programs. Rapidly acquired responsibility for electrical harnessing, composite panels, and seals composing over 200 parts.• Established supplier practices that allowed the timely flow of information from internal cross functional groups, resulting in product that conformed to drawing requirements.• Participated in Internal Audits for Government customer (DCMA) allowing for constant flow of progress payments to support production requirements• Continuously met internal pricing targets by effectively analyzing market forces and supplier base.• Asked to perform peer reviews on high dollar orders prior to audit

Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, CT 2002 -2009Purchasing Specialist, Mechanical, Pratt and Whitney Aircraft 2006-2009• Launched a home based office in Houston, Texas, procuring ignition systems and main fuel pumps exceeding $50 million worth of spend in a dual procurement environment system (SAP and JD Edwards) for both government and commercial programs • Actively engaged in Engineering -Industrial Product Teams (IPT) with suppliers to coordinate engineering changes in order to maintain timely engine deliveries as well as contractual obligations resulting in 95-100% on time delivery to assembly floor • Continually reduced costs by leveraging strategic position with suppliers thru long term agreements demonstrated by a 2-3 % cost reduction• Managed team workload remotely as schedules demanded Subcontract Manager, Electrical/Mechanical, Pratt and Whitney Aircraft 2002 - 2006 • Managed 150+ parts and $45 million worth of spend on digital electronic engine controls consisting of: fuel pumps, fuel controls, ignition systems, harnesses and sensors for F100, F116, F135 (JSF) government and commercial programs• Improved cost management by negotiating 2% year over year cost reductions• Strengthened supplier engagement by guiding suppliers through their obligations on complex engineering changes• Effectively engaged cross functional teams to establish best standard work practices for the timely procurement of parts for dynamic engine module centers• Enabled a rapid return of overhauled parts through the evaluation and administration of warranty returns with suppliers•