Warren Vincent Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

• Manage the supplier sourcing process and RFP development. • Obtaining and analyzing historic data to support planning and procurement activities for assigned commodities. • Maintain inventory plans in support of both turn objectives and customer OTD deliveries and ongoing vendor management.• Manage stakeholder relationships with assigned business groups and assisting stakeholders in the navigation of the sourcing.• Project leader with minimal supervision while also being in a support role on other projects when needed. • Growth-oriented, capable of moving up to the next level. • Analytical and detail-oriented with sense of vision and possibilities for this role.• Indirect material/services procurement• GR IR resolution (indirect)• OEM consumables planning & procurement. • Metrics collection and reporting. • Supplier management tasks associated with these suppliers.• Manage local and global inventory.• Work with suppliers on cost reduction initiative

Rancho Cordova, California, United States

• Provided materials support by coordinating and scheduling material purchase orders based on MRP output and evaluation of reports.• Placed, executed and tracked Purchase Orders (POs) on time.• Followed up on deliveries, monitored delivery performances.• Provided support to the manufacturing line by resolving all material issues in a timely manner and interfacing with materials group, customer service, quality, and suppliers to insure all customer needs were met or exceeded.• Used my knowledge of SAP and ERP systems within this industrial manufacturing environment.

Procurement of complex stainless steel, brass and sheetmetal housings and end covers.Reviewed, processed and negotiated approved supplier RFQs, RFIs, RFPs. Managed engineering drawings between suppliers and purchasing.Sourced and contracted new plating suppliers. Managed corrective actions for defective materials.Review and managed contracts for compliance with company business plans and regulatory requirements. Auditing functions for proactive improvements.

Procurement of electrical/mechanical components to support the production schedule.Created and maintained a Central Bin Stocking program with a cost savings of $2.4 million.Negotiated contracts and material costs on behalf of the corporation ensuring tactical and strategic goals are met.Instructed buyers on source code rules, selection of new suppliers and vertical integration.Performed supplier quarterly quality performance reviews and Audits.Established key partnerships with local, national and international suppliers.Resolved MRB, RTV and supplier A/P issues with quick and positive results.Forecast future demands base on the MRP detailed planning reports. Review and managed contracts for compliance with company business plans and regulatory requirements. Auditing functions for proactive improvements.Maintained and analyzed suppliers on Approved Supplier List.Created and controlled Approved Supplier List.Performed supplier internal and external Auditing. Managed supplier first article report requirements programs.Awarded business base on the evaluation RFQ,RQP and the financial strength of the supplier.

Directed all aspects of procurement to support the manufacturing environment.Secured/managed an off-site warehouse with inventory of $6.2 million, reduced the lead-time to by 60%.Improved supplier performance quality and relationships by performing Quarterly Quality Performance Reviews. Cultivated new supplier sources thereby reduced material cost by10% annually. Analyzed RFQ/RFP to determine which supplier to award the business.Created and generated purchase requisitions based on RFQ/ RFB. Arbitrated claims and resolved concerns generated during life of contract.Individual contributor to the company who won the Malcolm Baldridge Quality

Managed daily responsibilities of three Buyers.Developed and implemented purchasing guidelines for the organization.Negotiated contracts with suppliers in a cost effective manner.Prepared, reviewed and processed purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment.Ensured accuracy of weekly MRP reports.

Component qualification and supplier sourcing. I created a component consolidation program which produced an annual cost saving of $750,000.00. As a customer service electronic technician, I calibrated and repaired switching power supplies.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management

A.S, Electronics/Computer Technology

A.S, Biological Sciences