Experience

The Lawton Standard Co.

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present



The C.A. Lawton Company

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Specialist

  • Nov 2016 - Jan 2022

  I am currently responsible for managing all purchases of raw materials, production supplies and manufacturing outside services. I am responsible for vendor selection and management. I am also responsible for cost controls and ensuring material availability to support production needs for all 3 operations (pattern, foundry and machining). I am responsible for Quoting and Contract Review with regard to job specific manufacturing outside services and materials. My goal is to ensure items are properly quoted and setup for any job specific requirements once the order arrives.I also provide support for Capital Investments Purchases and our Facilities & Maintenance Team. Show less

• Project Engineer / Customer Advocate / Sourcing Agent

  • Apr 2012 - Nov 2016

  As a Project Engineer / Customer Advocate, I manage customer projects from quoting through production, including all outside services and shipment to customer. I am the main point of contact for my customers to address any inquiry or need they may have.As Sourcing Agent, I am also responsible to manage all outside service vendors that may be needed to complete a customer project, including vendor selection, quotes, PO's, quality, on-times, etc.

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Apr 2012

  Planned and coordinated the procurement, timely delivery and competitive pricing of raw materials, purchased products, manufacturing services and outsourced components. Managed Purchasing Department personnel.

• Technical & Reengineering Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Sep 2006

  Variety of positions with the goal of providing leadership on continuous improvement related to administrative processes. Providing leadership with our Engineering and Quality Teams. Managed and Supported our ERP system. Led and participated on 6 Sigma Projects.

• Quality Control Data Coordinator / Technical Writer

  • Apr 1993 - Jan 2001

  Worked with Quality and Engineering Teams to ensure proper documentation for production floor. Recorded Quality data including non-conforming materials, engineering changes and process improvement activities from Demand Flow Technology. Facilitated team meetings. Key team member on ERP Implementation Team to upgrade our system prior to Year 2000.