To find a position where I can use my purchasing, management, and project management skills to enhance the companies success and profit.
CAREER SUMMARY
A customer-focused professional with extensive and progressive experience in manufacturing, construction and service industries. Demonstrated exceptional communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational and creative abilities. Strong background in purchasing, subcontracting, project management and production planning. Consistently recognized for exceeding expectations by both internal and external customers. ISO certified.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOWCO, INC., Manitowoc, Wisconsin 2006 - 2009
A manufacturer of OEM and aftermarket powersports and marine products, with 150 employees and annual sales of $25 million.
Senior Buyer/Planner
Reporting to the Director of Procurement. Responsible for MRP planning and purchasing of all raw materials required for the powersports product line.
Ÿ Led Request for Quote (RFQ) process to successfully negotiate two yearly leather contracts while saving over $200,000 each year.
Ÿ Successfully led the Leather team, consolidating leather sku’s which reduced sku count from 14 to 8, improved leather yield, decreased rejection and resulted in significant cost savings.
Ÿ As part of a team, qualified new vendors under new ISO guidelines, ensuring customer satisfaction while guaranteeing quality standards were met.
Ÿ Worked with IT Department to create and validate a daily transaction report which established expediting guidelines for handling past due purchase orders.
FISHER HAMILTON, LLC, Two Rivers, Wisconsin 1994 - 2006
A division of Fisher Scientific that manufactures both steel and woodwork casework with 1,200 employees and annual sales of over $2.5 billion.
Senior Buyer (1997 - 2006)
Reporting to the Director of Procurement. Responsible for purchasing all raw materials for the wood plant and powder paint, plastic and locks for steel plant. Works closely with vendors to gain mutual understanding of expectations on product specifications and develop strong partnerships.
· Researched, analyzed and recommended numerous vendors and suppliers that secured over $15 million in quality and cost-effective raw materials for timely production.
· Prepared, analyzed and negotiated all RFQ’s for plant which ensured highest quality level of product at the lowest total cost within company payment terms while maintaining tight production schedules.
· Assisted Sales, Estimating and Project Management Departments in procurement of materials according to job specifications.
Senior Project Manager (1995 - 1996)
Reporting to the Director of Project and Order Management. Responsible for all aspects of delivery and production schedules and overseeing projects from architectural drawings to management of casework throughout the factory.
· Proactively managed orders for largest dealer account, exceeding expectations and meeting production schedules.
· Verified and negotiated project change orders which minimized production delays without exceeding planned costs.
Project Manager (1994)
Reporting to the Director of Project and Order Management. Responsible for entire project from drawing approval through expiration of warranty. Prepared and solicited change order pricing which ensured accuracy within budget constraints.
· Coordinated approvals of standard shop drawings and samples for release to manufacturing.
· Effectively responded to and resolved team and project issues without interruption of project schedules.
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RUST GEOTECH, INC., Grand Junction, Colorado 1992 - 1994
A prime contractor to the Department of Energy which specialized in uranium mill tailing cleanup.
Senior Subcontract Administrator
Reporting to the Manager of Subcontracts. Responsible for preparing and distributing RFQ’s, performing pre-bid site visits, analyzing and evaluating bids and awarding subcontracts to lowest qualified bidder. Coordinates all subcontract administration activities. Conducts field visits pertaining to change orders.
· Performed pre-award activities on several construction, research and development, and decontamination and decommissioning projects including preparation of Invitation for Bid, RFQ and Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations that secured qualified bidders at lowest costs.
· Negotiated and incorporated field change orders into supplemental agreements and finalized closeout of the subcontract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
· Served as liaison for the U.S. Department of Energy, Engineering, Construction and the subcontractor to ensure the timely and successful completion of technical and complex projects.
· Selected as UMTRA (Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action) Employee of the Month.
MARTIN MARIETTA DATA SYSTEMS, Englewood, Colorado 1986 - 1992
A subcontractor of the Department of Defense that contracted equipment and services for other Martin Marietta groups and projects. Merged with Lockheed in 1995 to become Lockheed Martin Marietta.
Senior Buyer/Buyer (1989 - 1992)
Reporting to the Director of Procurement. Responsible for executing and maintaining all subcontract requirements for the National Test Bed (NTB) Program from RFQ to awarding lowest qualified bidder. Procures and coordinates timely delivery of construction materials. Prepares RFQ’s, awards bids and negotiates change orders. Conducted onsite visits to Falcon Air Force Base. Holds Secret Clearance for the U.S. Department of Defense.
· Administered major subcontracts for services and equipment including janitorial, shuttle bus and security in accordance with FAR.
· Administered $2.5 million security contract while negotiating pending change orders without interruption of service.
· Executed and managed prime contracts with option clauses, incorporating SF98-Wage Determination Act regulations.
MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES, Two Rivers, Wisconsin and Englewood, Colorado 1986 - 1979
Held positions as Buyer, Customer Service Representative, Senior Analyst and Parts Coordinator.
EDUCATION
Regis College, Denver, Colorado
Completed 25% coursework towards Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 1987 - 1988
Associate Degree - Material Management, Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, Wisconsin 1986
Certificate in Supervisory Management Program. Maintained 3.6 GPA.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Art and Techniques of Negotiation Kepner Tregoe Problem Solving/Decision Making
TQM - The Continuous Improvement Advanced Contracting by Negotiations
Empowerment: Vision to Reality GSA/National Agreements
Construction Contract Administration Leasing - The Lessee Acquisition Process
Advanced Cost and Price Analysis Radiological Worker I&II
Fred Pryor Seminars - MS Excel, Advanced MS Excel
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Total Quality Management Implementation Committee (1993 - 1994)
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