Responsible for construction services and new equipment in mushroom farm renovations and new builds

Handling multiple DuPont sites import orders. Placing the purchase order (SAP) with international suppliers and ensuring all documentation is accurate and correct. Work with the customs broker on any issues that may arise during transportation

Continuation of Clyde Bergemann Hanover duties when locations were merged. In the 18 months in Malvern, Total responsibilities were over $16,000,000.00 dollars purchased.

Senior Purchasing Agent responsible for project purchasing related to Air Pollution Equipment such as Electrostatic Precipitators and Pulse Jet Fabric Filters. Total purchasing responsibility over 3 1/2 years was greater then $45+Million. Purchases cover commercial items like Heaters, Motors, Electrical Equipment to Construction Contracts for Low Voltage Electrical, Insulation & Lagging and the Construction. Also purchased the steel fabrications of Baghouse Modules, ESP Casings, Support… Show more Senior Purchasing Agent responsible for project purchasing related to Air Pollution Equipment such as Electrostatic Precipitators and Pulse Jet Fabric Filters. Total purchasing responsibility over 3 1/2 years was greater then $45+Million. Purchases cover commercial items like Heaters, Motors, Electrical Equipment to Construction Contracts for Low Voltage Electrical, Insulation & Lagging and the Construction. Also purchased the steel fabrications of Baghouse Modules, ESP Casings, Support Steel, Weather Enclosures and Access. Commercial purchases averaged $100.00 to $50,000.00, Fabrications averaged $10,000.00 and Contracts $50,000.00 to over $6,000,000.00. Show less

Manger of the purchasing and warehouse functions for Ellicott Dredge. Ellicott is the world leader in dredging technology and currently has dredges in many of the worlds countries. Dredge has been in business for 125 years and was the company that supplied the dredges, (still in use) that dredged the Panama Canal.

Reported to the General Manager. Responsible for more than 75 strategic suppliers of restaurant range components, including consumable items, gas valves, thermostats, manifolds, motors, packaging material, and cartons. • Managed purchases in excess of $2,000,000 annually with estimated full year savings and avoidances of $142,925 during tenure.• Prorated 2009 reductions of $78,936.00 with an additional $17,804.00 of cost increase avoidances. • Member of new range design team… Show more Reported to the General Manager. Responsible for more than 75 strategic suppliers of restaurant range components, including consumable items, gas valves, thermostats, manifolds, motors, packaging material, and cartons. • Managed purchases in excess of $2,000,000 annually with estimated full year savings and avoidances of $142,925 during tenure.• Prorated 2009 reductions of $78,936.00 with an additional $17,804.00 of cost increase avoidances. • Member of new range design team with responsibility for developing suppliers from prototype to finished design. Sourced, prototyped and approved suppliers for manifolds, knobs, cast iron grates, cardboard cartons and other items.• Sourced select current items off-shore for purchasing to reduce associated costs by 35% or more. Sourced Right and Left Hand Door Posts off-shore for a savings of 42.5%. Sourced a Trunnion Block Assembly with a new off-shore supplier for a savings of 37.6% in addition to improve quality and on time delivery.• Collaborated with Engineering Departments on component revisions and approvals.• Negotiated MRD agreements with suppliers to reduce lead time to a maximum of 5 days from previous lead time of between 10 to 80 days.• Worked with suppliers to reduce or eliminate announced price increases while at the same time, reviewing each item for actual cost reductions. Show less

Senior Buyer, Reported to Materials Manager. Managed domestic purchases including all shop supplies, shipping supplies, plant capital improvements and production components.• Served as Administrator of the inter-company purchases from Taiwan and Korea.• Maintained inventory levels of critical items to ensure production timetable while meeting corporate mandates for inventory turns. • Reduced motor inventory by over $100k with agreement of supplier to stock our custom product… Show more Senior Buyer, Reported to Materials Manager. Managed domestic purchases including all shop supplies, shipping supplies, plant capital improvements and production components.• Served as Administrator of the inter-company purchases from Taiwan and Korea.• Maintained inventory levels of critical items to ensure production timetable while meeting corporate mandates for inventory turns. • Reduced motor inventory by over $100k with agreement of supplier to stock our custom product locally. • Inventory reduced while improving lead-time.• Provided purchasing support to the Engineering Department ensuring compliance with internal purchasing procedures and customer specifications.• Created and maintained all ISO documents related to the purchasing function.• Developed a semi-intelligent 8-digit part number system to effectively handle the expanding domestic parts requirements.• Co-Chair of ERP selection committee with the responsibility of all research to determine best product for the application.  Member of the initial implementation team.  Super-user responsible for purchasing during recent upgrade.• Developed and implemented a logistics route guide and company freight policy while reducing freight costs over $200,000 annually. • Member of 3PL implementation team for the parent company. • Responsible for bringing the Maryland location online.• Responsible for over $3,000,000 in saving’s during tenure in position. Show less

Responsible for the purchase of all materials and supplies utilized to repair AC/DC motors, pumps and gearboxes. Developed and managed suppliers for all new product lines.

Served as sole purchaser of all items and raw materials utilized in the manufacture of food processing equipment. Negotiated agreements with numerous suppliers to sell products at OEM level vs. through distribution channels.