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SENIOR BUYER-STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT 2001 – 2006HITACHI COMPUTER PRODUCTS Norman, OKDirected a team of 3 commodity driven buyers and 3 planners for the procurement of approximately 2300 electro-mechanical components and MRO items to support manufacturing and facilities for this manufacturing site which is captive to the high end data storage market.• Coordinated the release of all RFQ packages from the engineering department on new designs of custom “build to print” assemblies to include active and passive components.• Evaluated the quote packages from suppliers for costing, existing shop load capabilities, and factory lead times prior to the business being awarded to suppliers.• Negotiated a 6% “across the board” cost reduction for the next generation frame assembly which resulted in a $485k project savings. • Presented new part alternatives to engineering for review to include material specifications sheets and samples to support recommendation to minimize single source manufactures and suppliers. • Ensured on-time delivery of material through successful project management, solid procurement practices that factored in long lead-times for material, and efficient handling of in-bound materials to 98.8% efficiency.• Monitored and reported suppliers’ monthly performance to include items purchased delivery history, costs, and product quality. • Facilitated defective material with quality personnel and engineering to determine disposition of non-conforming material on a daily basis. • Motivated and mentor individuals within the organization to higher positions.• Regimented a weekly program to more effectively communicate with suppliers to promote long lasting relationships. • Managed the return material process with corporate finance to validate and process electronically credits and debits with suppliers on a daily basis.