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•Procure all raw material, machine parts, castings, mechanical parts, outside processes, and tooling to meet production requirements for manufacturing and repair/overhaul division•Evaluate suppliers through onsite visits and performance measurements including: price, quality, on time delivery, service; and facilitated improvements in these areas by issuing supplier score cards•Increase productivity by executing long term agreements, blanket orders, VMI, and Kanban programs•Collaborate with QA Manager on all purchasing department issues relating to the ISO 9001 registration process, including processes, procedures, vendor certification, etc •Ensure all regulatory requirements are met for commercial and government contracts ITAR, DFARS•Knowledgeable of outside processing including heat treat, plating, coating, stamping, cutting, and welding etc.

•Sourced and procured electronic components from both a domestic and international vendor base•Ensured material is ordered and delivered on time to meet customers’ schedules•Negotiated best terms and contracts with suppliers to reduce cost and risk•Managed supply chain by utilizing MRP, forecasting sales, and reducing obsolete inventory•Reviewed daily bid results by analyzing price/cost, vendor performance, and purchase history •Introduced new sourcing strategies outside normal supply channels for no bid parts•Managed company budgets and followed import/export regulation guidelines