Long term substitute teacher for 8th grade science due to a maternity leave and also Business/Computer teacher due to a medical leave.

Monitored inventory levels and prepared requests for quotations for approved suppliers. Reviewed quotes and issued purchase orders based on these results. Negotiated pricing and terms to obtain the best value. Track vendors on-time deliveries. Developed and implemented a purchasing operating procedure.

Responsible for purchasing medical grade plastics such as UHMWPE, Acetal, Radel and Ultem to be used as implants. Developed/negotiated partnerships and agreements with key suppliers to assure supply, reduce/control costs, and minimize inventory levels. Monitored the daily schedule and deliveries of outside goods and services to meet production plans, customer deliveries and inventory goals. Maintained a working Approved Supplier List. Lead internal cycle counts. Member of the ORACLE… Show more Responsible for purchasing medical grade plastics such as UHMWPE, Acetal, Radel and Ultem to be used as implants. Developed/negotiated partnerships and agreements with key suppliers to assure supply, reduce/control costs, and minimize inventory levels. Monitored the daily schedule and deliveries of outside goods and services to meet production plans, customer deliveries and inventory goals. Maintained a working Approved Supplier List. Lead internal cycle counts. Member of the ORACLE Implementation Team. Show less

Purchased raw materials, forgings, brass and other components from an array of suppliers. Worked closely with job shops to schedule work and delivery of parts. Communicated specifications to vendors submitting quotations. Kept the schedulers updated of delivery times and quality issues. Acted as a liaison between engineering and vendors who were wishing to bid on specific jobs. Kept inventory levels at a minimal but working level.

Responsible for building sales through marketing, brand recognition and customer retention. Overseen the training, scheduling and managing of eight employees. Reported weekly sales numbers back to the corporate office. Performed all duties associated with running a small business.

Negotiated pricing and reviewed contracts with suppliers to ensure the highest profit margin for Spartech. Reviewed production schedules and directed the buyers on the quantities and delivery times of raw materials such as PVC, ABS, PET and pigments. Controlled twenty-five million dollars annually of raw materials distributed between four locations. Advised our Technical Team of potential products that may reduce costs or improve production throughput. Working knowledge of ORACLE.

Responsible for purchasing fifty million dollars annually of raw materials for Washington, PA, Orville, OH and Toccoa, GA plants. Negotiated contracts with suppliers. Continuously searched for acceptable raw material alternatives. Maintained acceptable inventory levels for all three plants as well as two warehouses. A member of the aka ban Team. Supplied vendors with quarterly projections. Selected to be an internal ISO auditor. Communicated between vendors and MRPs the scheduled… Show more Responsible for purchasing fifty million dollars annually of raw materials for Washington, PA, Orville, OH and Toccoa, GA plants. Negotiated contracts with suppliers. Continuously searched for acceptable raw material alternatives. Maintained acceptable inventory levels for all three plants as well as two warehouses. A member of the aka ban Team. Supplied vendors with quarterly projections. Selected to be an internal ISO auditor. Communicated between vendors and MRPs the scheduled delivery dates and quantities of raw materials.Team Leader for tracking and reporting vendor's On Time In Full. Knowledgeable of SAP. Show less

Increased customer base by educating customers of new products and uses through customer visits and trade show exhibits. Promoted the New Business Development product line to new and existing customers. Scheduled production runs to maintain acceptable levels of inventory. Continuously searched the market place for opportunities and threats. Managed laser laboratory technicians with their day to day functions. Prioritized projects for the Research and Development team depending on customer… Show more Increased customer base by educating customers of new products and uses through customer visits and trade show exhibits. Promoted the New Business Development product line to new and existing customers. Scheduled production runs to maintain acceptable levels of inventory. Continuously searched the market place for opportunities and threats. Managed laser laboratory technicians with their day to day functions. Prioritized projects for the Research and Development team depending on customer needs. Show less

Provided customer support for the Mixed Metal Oxide department. Formulated color matches of competitors pigments. Overseen the QUV and outdoor weathering tests. Performed color checks on in-process and finished pigments in coatings and plastics using a spectrophotometer to determine *L *a *b values. Made corrections to tunnel kilns and air mills to improve the color of pigments.

Tested the quality and consistency of polyester, co-polymer and powder coating resins. Directed the production team on producing in spec products. Helped maintain ISO 9002 Certification. Assisted in the training of SAP Applications Software. Received forty hour Hazcom training. Participated on Reichhold's Hazmat Team.

Tested water and soil samples for heavy metal contamination. Performed analytical tests on different waste streams including BOD's, chloride, coliform, fluoride, and TCLP extractions.