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Aerospace Industry / Supply ChainTeledyne Electronic Manufacturing Services / 2009-2017Lewisburg, TNPurchasing & QuoteWin ManagerDirection of procurement strategies to maximize value, cost reduction and customer satisfaction.• Management of the activities of six buyers.• Developed and implemented Global Cost Reduction Initiative resulting in $1.1/M savings across Teledyne Corp.• Management of Company “Critical Supplier Rating” system.• Buyer cost saves of $1.5/M• XA Improvement team leader.Teledyne Electronic Manufacturing Services / 2005-2009Lewisburg, TNSenior Buyer / SourcingDeveloping and implementing long term sourcing and supply chain strategies. Including supplier selection, benchmarking, cost savings and contract negotiation.• Hardware(Fastener) LOI placed with a cost savings of $72K(annually).• Passives LOI placed with a cost savings of over $400K (annually).• Acting facilitator for Sourcing Committee (CFT) meetings.• Identified $15K in potential VA/VE cost reductions.• Total Cost Saves = $2.1/M.Dura Automotive Systems / 2001-2005Lawrenceburg, TennesseeBusiness Unit Purchasing Leader / Body & Glass Division (Promoted to BUPL 07/01/04)Managing total spend for Body & Glass Division valued at $134/MM annual. Directing the activities of 3 buyers located at two plants.• Member of team that lead the restructuring of the DURA corporate Purchasing organization.• Appointed as Glass Commodity Buyer in addition to BUPL duties.• Designed and implemented new quoting/estimating procedures for the B&G Division.• Implemented $1.8 million in cost savings for 2004• Negotiated $1.1 million in cost avoidance during 2004Professional Experience (cont’d)