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• Purchasing related functions.

Reported to the Purchasing Manager. Worked closely with sales department to develop equipment quotations for potential orders for new and established customers. • Traveled to vendor locations to critique and instruct on manufacturing and assembly activities as well as evaluate supplier capabilities in order to develop and grow vendor base in North America and China.• Reviewed preliminary drawings at concept, recommended changes for ease of manufacture, which reduced costs and ensured customer satisfaction. This included identifying opportunities to manufacture parts internally saving the high cost of external design and customized manufacturing. Ensured quality control for all parts and equipment.• Developed procedures for the manufacturing of parts. This resulted in pre machining of parts prior to fabrication saving time and money in the final process. • Acquired and evaluated quotations for all material and service supplies. • Managed and supervised spare parts orders which generated significant revenue for the company. Worked with vendors and RMS sales team to present competitive quotes.• Arranged logistics and processed all required Customs documentation. Developed a local, North American and offshore logistics network as well as detailed knowledge to of customs requirements which expedited the delivery process. • Sourced and organized outside suppliers to assist including technical professionals to troubleshoot in the field as well as specialized labour for in-house design and manufacturing. • Analyzed costing on ongoing and completed projects which ensured profit margins were within company guidelines. • Recognized for contributing to RMS’ mission of helping customers avoid costly downtime by presenting cost effective and innovative solutions.

• Served 4-year apprenticeship to obtain Fitter Machinist license• Machined and assembled parts working to CAD drawings and maintaining tolerances of 0.001”• Operated all major machine tools – CNC and manual• Held Lead Hand status in machine shop• Trained Fitter Machinist apprentices