Experience

Orbion Space Technology

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Structural Concepts Corporation

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2021

  Responsible for the purchasing strategy of $30M in inventory across several commodities including steel, plastics, industrial gasses and MRO categories. Achieved over $600,000 in unit cost reductions in 2020 and reduced Days of Supply by 20 days. Work with the Director of Supply Chain to set and achieve annual purchasing budgets. Leverage global sourcing strategies to cost reduce key commodities. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Sales to ensure proper stocking levels to meet customer demands. Guide a team of buyers in best practices for inventory management, communication and problem resolution

• Buyer

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  As a buyer, I was responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels for commodities, creating POs, expediting material, working with the Quality Team to resolve part issues and maintain excellent supplier relationships.



Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions

• Sr. Inventory Planner

  • Dec 2000 - Jun 2016

  I monitor $18M in inventory for 4 global warehouses, oversee the processes of a team of 9 in India, work with suppliers and ensure on-time deliveries, champion Relentless Root Cause problem solving for our department, manage our parts data base, solve purchasing discrepancies and establish processes for new business segments. I monitor $18M in inventory for 4 global warehouses, oversee the processes of a team of 9 in India, work with suppliers and ensure on-time deliveries, champion Relentless Root Cause problem solving for our department, manage our parts data base, solve purchasing discrepancies and establish processes for new business segments.



Mill Steel, Grand Rapids, MI

• Inside Sales Rep

  • Dec 1998 - Dec 2000