Collaborate with project engineering, quality, operations, and program management personnel to influence business decisions, meet expectations, align with technical capabilities, achieve business objectives, and assess current and future sourcing requirements.Facilitate supplier engagement, management, development, and production ramp-up. Negotiate and ensure compliance with high-value and complex purchase orders.

As a current BiCSi RCDD, I fulfill Lantek’s requirement to have an RCDD on staff to review and approve ICT (Information Communications Technology) designs submitted by both private and governmental customers as part of the bidding process.

Lead and execute assigned projects and procurement activities in compliance with FAR/DFAR and government purchasing requirements. This includes sourcing materials and supplies of a highly specialized and complex nature based on project-specific requirements and specifications. Execute established procurement policies and procedures to ensure the best value, consistent with quality and service requirements, while maintaining strong supplier relations.Responsibilities include preparing and… Show more Lead and execute assigned projects and procurement activities in compliance with FAR/DFAR and government purchasing requirements. This includes sourcing materials and supplies of a highly specialized and complex nature based on project-specific requirements and specifications. Execute established procurement policies and procedures to ensure the best value, consistent with quality and service requirements, while maintaining strong supplier relations.Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing proposals, developing evaluation criteria, selecting or recommending suppliers, creating electronic purchase orders, filing for review, preparing awards, and administering resulting purchase orders. Additionally, negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolve invoicing issues as needed. Show less

Spearheaded the execution of sourcing strategies in both domestic and global business environments, securing $3.5 million in cost savings and freeing up 35% of the plant’s capacity.

Developed and executed purchasing and material management strategies in support of the Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) missions.Negotiated and implement a consignment inventory program yielding an annual savings of $25,000, and reduced overall inventory levels by 15%.Implemented a weekly cycle counting process using both usage and hybrid methods to ensure no stockouts by tracking variances. This resulted in improved inventory accuracy and increased production… Show more Developed and executed purchasing and material management strategies in support of the Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) missions.Negotiated and implement a consignment inventory program yielding an annual savings of $25,000, and reduced overall inventory levels by 15%.Implemented a weekly cycle counting process using both usage and hybrid methods to ensure no stockouts by tracking variances. This resulted in improved inventory accuracy and increased production throughput by 20%, from 60% to 80%%. Show less

Identified and implemented measures to ensure compliance with ITAR regulations and CPSR audit requirements for applicable processes, technical information, and products.Successfully mitigated proposed material price increases, achieving soft savings of over $90,000.Renegotiated payment terms across the supply base from Net 30 to Net 60, and in some cases, Net 90, enabling the finance team to better leverage their capital

Developed and executed continuous improvement goals from a quality management perspective, resulting in a 70% increase in acceptable finished goods, meeting Defense Industry quality system requirements

Implemented an effective alliance management program between the supplier and customer through daily conference calls, enhancing communication by 90% and creating an open platform for information exchange and problem resolution.

Reduced the number of non-conformities from 50% to 15%, and improved throughput for on-time delivery from 89.5% to 99.3% by implementing an effective TQM system throughout the supply chain, and in alignment with the customer’s quality management program.

Enhanced on-time incoming deliveries from 15% to 85%, a 70% increase, through collaboration with project managers and supply base members.Worked closely with engineering, operations, production, and the supply base to boost on-time outgoing delivery rates from 35% to 80%."

Led a team in recommissioning $1.5 million worth of obsolescent material for use in the global market. Established strategic partnerships within the supply base, reducing material overruns by 30% in alignment with sales forecasts.

Managed Repairs/Returns Department relative to warranties tied to surgical instruments/products under the Miltex brand according to warranty policy.

Identified, developed, and managed strategic partnerships to secure a wide range of IT hardware and products, achieving cost savings, project pricing, supplier-managed stocking plans, product training, and support. This maximized the value of the organization’s $4.2 million overall spend.Developed and executed cost-effective purchasing practices and strategic negotiations by leveraging early purchasing involvement techniques, technical skills, product knowledge, research, and… Show more Identified, developed, and managed strategic partnerships to secure a wide range of IT hardware and products, achieving cost savings, project pricing, supplier-managed stocking plans, product training, and support. This maximized the value of the organization’s $4.2 million overall spend.Developed and executed cost-effective purchasing practices and strategic negotiations by leveraging early purchasing involvement techniques, technical skills, product knowledge, research, and recommendations. Realized cost savings of approximately $1.2 million after implementing pricing agreements. Show less

Developed and implemented standardization through benchmarking program with key suppliers reducing client-supplier base by 25%, improving profitability and generating a cost savings of over 15%.Reviewed IT supplier contracts, pricing agreements and Service Agreements / Statement of Work for services, evaluating risk, costs, and deliverables. Developed and executed Non-Disclosure, SLA monitoring for subcontractor maintenance, and support acquisitions requirements.

Managed the operational and tactical procurement of IT goods and services in accordance with category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures, and specifications, achieving cost savings according to the company's strategic plan, resulting in savings of over $50 million with a spend of over $1 billion in 2001.Managed over 65 technical projects accounting for 77 separate customer installations in collaboration with operations, engineering, and planning - from customer inception… Show more Managed the operational and tactical procurement of IT goods and services in accordance with category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures, and specifications, achieving cost savings according to the company's strategic plan, resulting in savings of over $50 million with a spend of over $1 billion in 2001.Managed over 65 technical projects accounting for 77 separate customer installations in collaboration with operations, engineering, and planning - from customer inception through project completion by sourcing, allocating and coordinating all necessary resources. Show less

Performed the purchasing function (order to cash) and forecasted inventory levels to create and sustain inventory turns of 3 per month.Captured 10 key accounts through collaboration with the electrical team, creating a successful sales process for the Central Ohio territory.Through expert project administration, communication, and operation management secured the $50 Million materials budget for State of Ohio's high-profile Schoolnet project. Closed project out $.75 million under… Show more Performed the purchasing function (order to cash) and forecasted inventory levels to create and sustain inventory turns of 3 per month.Captured 10 key accounts through collaboration with the electrical team, creating a successful sales process for the Central Ohio territory.Through expert project administration, communication, and operation management secured the $50 Million materials budget for State of Ohio's high-profile Schoolnet project. Closed project out $.75 million under budget.Established 50 new customer accounts, through persistent pro-active prospecting and strong customer service techniques, capturing $1.25 Million +/- in sales year over. Show less

Chosen from over 400 applicants into a 20 Student class which provided a comprehensive, hands-on training Voice / Data / Telecommunications program which at that time, provided the perfect mix of theoretical study and practical installation, testing and survey exercise providing a strong level of knowledge and skills for both copper and fiber cable installation practices. BANI certification proved that an individual is qualified to undertake cable installation projects to the highest… Show more Chosen from over 400 applicants into a 20 Student class which provided a comprehensive, hands-on training Voice / Data / Telecommunications program which at that time, provided the perfect mix of theoretical study and practical installation, testing and survey exercise providing a strong level of knowledge and skills for both copper and fiber cable installation practices. BANI certification proved that an individual is qualified to undertake cable installation projects to the highest possible caliber whilst working to the current industry standards to include TIA, and ISO, whilst following the latest codes of best practice. During the program, learners will also have access to current standards for reference purposes.In addition, major manufacturers endorsed the certification knowing that it provided the right level of technical knowledge, competence and confidence to the industry whilst demonstrating capability and credibility. Show less

• Machined prototype/production parts from technical drawings, engineering sketches, and other such documentation to produce a variety of prototype and production parts • Determined the most efficient methods of manufacture, understanding the time and equipment required, and collaborated with designers, and engineers to suggest design improvements for manufacturability/machinability.• Attended to the calculation/estimation of machine cycle times, determining materials required… Show more • Machined prototype/production parts from technical drawings, engineering sketches, and other such documentation to produce a variety of prototype and production parts • Determined the most efficient methods of manufacture, understanding the time and equipment required, and collaborated with designers, and engineers to suggest design improvements for manufacturability/machinability.• Attended to the calculation/estimation of machine cycle times, determining materials required, cost-effective operation sequences, machinability, and feasibility to the design engineers.• Collaborated with Sales, Engineering, Production and QA team members.• Brokedown BOM's, determined all materials required, sourced and procured accordingly. Show less

My professional career is solidly based on all the principals of manufacturing, beginning at the Vo-Tech level with the State of Pennsylvania's Training Council for Journeyman Machinist. I used on-the-job, hands-on experience to acquire my Journeyman papers which lead to a high level of technical expertise and skills I required to understand, plan, design, set up, perform, modify, optimize and monitor diverse manufacturing processes in the job shop environment. As I continued to expand on my… Show more My professional career is solidly based on all the principals of manufacturing, beginning at the Vo-Tech level with the State of Pennsylvania's Training Council for Journeyman Machinist. I used on-the-job, hands-on experience to acquire my Journeyman papers which lead to a high level of technical expertise and skills I required to understand, plan, design, set up, perform, modify, optimize and monitor diverse manufacturing processes in the job shop environment. As I continued to expand on my skill-sets and understanding of the manufacturing business environment, my natural progression was into performing job estimation, production planning/labor, purchasing, materials management, quality control/assurance, Lean manufacturing and the importance of sound customer relationships albeit external or internal to the business itself. Show less