Experience

iX Cameras Inc.

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Woburn, Massachusetts, United States Procurement, expediting, sourcing and inventory control. Responsibilities include purchasing components off updated rev BOM’s for the building of multiple types of high speed video cameras. Components are procured based on forecast which include numerous long lead-time items. I work off of two MRP systems: SAGE Inc. which provides inventory information in the Woburn, MA. facility and SAGE Ltd. which provides inventory information in the Rochford, Essex, U.K. facility. I also update… Show more Procurement, expediting, sourcing and inventory control. Responsibilities include purchasing components off updated rev BOM’s for the building of multiple types of high speed video cameras. Components are procured based on forecast which include numerous long lead-time items. I work off of two MRP systems: SAGE Inc. which provides inventory information in the Woburn, MA. facility and SAGE Ltd. which provides inventory information in the Rochford, Essex, U.K. facility. I also update parts numbers and BOMs in both MRP systems based on engineer change orders. Variations of products purchased include MRO supplies, bill of material components ( electronic, mechanical, ( hardware and software) from domestic and international suppliers. Show less



Medica Corp.

• United States
• Mental Health Care

• Contract Procurement

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  Bedford, MA. Working with three Buyers to help with overflow projects and Procurement functions ( Contract position ). Manufacturer of diagnostic blood testing analyzers MRP/ERP software: Forth Shift

• Contract Buyer/Planner

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

  Bedford, MA. Manufacturer of diagnostic blood testing analyzers MRP/ERP software: Forth Shift Filled in for chemical Buyer who was out on medical leave Responsible for the procurement on all chemicals on time for the manufacturing process



Premium Power Corporation

• Buyer/Planner/Sourcing

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2013

  North Reading, MA. Start up manufacturer of Power Storage Units MRP/ERP software : Epicor Vantage Purchased domestically and internationally chemicals as well as mechanical and electronic components based on bill of material needs to produce four sizes of power storage units. Worked with engineering department to source new and existing products at the optimum cost, service level and quality. Worked with accounts payable and vendors to reconcile any discrepancies between material received and… Show more Start up manufacturer of Power Storage Units MRP/ERP software : Epicor Vantage Purchased domestically and internationally chemicals as well as mechanical and electronic components based on bill of material needs to produce four sizes of power storage units. Worked with engineering department to source new and existing products at the optimum cost, service level and quality. Worked with accounts payable and vendors to reconcile any discrepancies between material received and invoices. Show less



Doe and Ingalls, Inc.

• Buyer/Planner/Sourcing

  • May 2005 - Mar 2011

  Medford, MA. Distributor of chemicals for manufacturing technologies including electronic and phamaceutical industries an a cGMP environment. MRP/ERP software: Tecsys Hired to work with management and sales to help with the transition from Wang MRP/ ERP software to tecsys MRP/ ERP software which includes approximately 50,000 sku' s. Work with sales to forecast and plan chemicals to be procured based on incoming sales orders, sales history and sales… Show more Distributor of chemicals for manufacturing technologies including electronic and phamaceutical industries an a cGMP environment. MRP/ERP software: Tecsys Hired to work with management and sales to help with the transition from Wang MRP/ ERP software to tecsys MRP/ ERP software which includes approximately 50,000 sku' s. Work with sales to forecast and plan chemicals to be procured based on incoming sales orders, sales history and sales projections. Responsible for setting ordering levels for Procurement. Daily processing of purchase orders to vendors via telephone, fax or e-mail and follow-up by matching confirmations to P.O.'s. Track backorders and update customer service. Negotiating terms of sale with emphasis on quality, service and total cost. Responsible for entering new sku's and deleting de-listed sku's. Reconciliation of all receiving slips to invoices for accounts payable. Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and when necessary submit request for credit, returns, follow-up and corrective action. Global sourcing, evaluation, providing quotes and selection of products to be ordered based on request by outside sales reps or customer service. Tracking and measuring vendor performances based on ISO-9001-2008 requirements through MRP system weekly reports. Work with outside reps to request and monitor incoming samples for customers. Created and maintain electronic databases for all MSDS's, certificate of analysis', product spec sheets, alcohol permits and vendor rebates. Providing customer service and customers with MSDS and certificate of analysis on request from the company folder database. Wrote all S.O.P's ( standard operating procedures ) related to Procurement. Request Export Administration Regulation forms to be filled out by customers when needed. ( EAR intended use ). When necessary negotiate inbound freight cost through preferred carriers resulting in discounted pallet rates. Show less



Sensitech, Inc.

• Canada
• Retail Office Equipment

• Purchasing Manager/ Planner

  • Apr 1998 - May 2005

  Beverly, MA. Producer of temperature monitors for the food and pharmaceutical industries. MRP software : Epicor Established Purchasing Department of 3 people while sales increased from $ 10 million to $ 30 million per year. Established cost reduction program with the Operations Manager and Design Engineers that took cost out of Sensitech product saving between $ 45,000 and $ 95,000 per year. Negotiated discount programs with tier one vendors. Variations of… Show more Producer of temperature monitors for the food and pharmaceutical industries. MRP software : Epicor Established Purchasing Department of 3 people while sales increased from $ 10 million to $ 30 million per year. Established cost reduction program with the Operations Manager and Design Engineers that took cost out of Sensitech product saving between $ 45,000 and $ 95,000 per year. Negotiated discount programs with tier one vendors. Variations of products purchased include MRO supplies, bill of material components ( electronic and mechanical ), capital equipment, chemicals, hardware and software from domestic and international suppliers. Part of a team that set up an off shore major supplier contract manufacturer in China saving approximately $ 200,000 over 3 years. Implemented a Kanban ordering system for labels and fasteners. Responsible for supervising a shipping receiving department of 2 people and lowering cost by negotiating a discount agreement with FedEx. which included connecting two FedEx. MC workstations ( shipping computers ) to the Sensitech accounting system. Show less



Eagle Can Co. Inc.

• Purchasing Manager/ Inventory Control

  • May 1984 - Jan 1998

  Peabody, MA. manufacturer of tin and plastic containers MRP software : Great Plains Created a Purchasing Department from what was once departmental. Managed inventory levels and minimized carrying cost resulting in increased inventory turns from 4 to 10 per annually. Negotiated with vendors terms of sale with emphasis on quality, service and cost and when practical and cost effective placed long term blanket orders. Liaison between customers and lithographers for changing can… Show more manufacturer of tin and plastic containers MRP software : Great Plains Created a Purchasing Department from what was once departmental. Managed inventory levels and minimized carrying cost resulting in increased inventory turns from 4 to 10 per annually. Negotiated with vendors terms of sale with emphasis on quality, service and cost and when practical and cost effective placed long term blanket orders. Liaison between customers and lithographers for changing can artwork label and print designs. Negotiated multi-year contracts for materials and services and when necessary created rebate programs with tier one vendors. Responsible for approximately $1,000,000 in raw material purchasing monthly Member of management team which negotiated IAM/Teamsters contracts. Show less