Experience

UST Brands

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Purchasing Specialist

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  Jacksonville, Florida Wrote, monitored and received all orders for International Purchases. Maintained and monitored Merchandise Replenishment System (MRP) for all products purchased overseas. Built and maintained good business relationship with international suppliers. Prepared and distributed complete and accurate purchase orders according to company guidelines. Expedited and followed up purchases as required. Interfaced with shipping and receiving regarding incoming shipments. Interfaced with… Show more Wrote, monitored and received all orders for International Purchases. Maintained and monitored Merchandise Replenishment System (MRP) for all products purchased overseas. Built and maintained good business relationship with international suppliers. Prepared and distributed complete and accurate purchase orders according to company guidelines. Expedited and followed up purchases as required. Interfaced with shipping and receiving regarding incoming shipments. Interfaced with A/P to ensure processing of invoices. Monitored and maintained corrected duty and landed cost in inventory system. Show less



Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Contingent

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2014

  Jacksonville, Florida Area Working on a Removal of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) conversion to assist in manufacturing in Europe. • Maintains inventory levels at pre-determined target levels. • Placement, intervention, and maintenance of orders to react to variation in demand or supply of raw materials (prevention of raw material stock-outs and overages from target values). • Maintenance and movement of bins in accordance with established procedures. • Cost saving initiatives with suppliers to reduce… Show more Working on a Removal of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) conversion to assist in manufacturing in Europe. • Maintains inventory levels at pre-determined target levels. • Placement, intervention, and maintenance of orders to react to variation in demand or supply of raw materials (prevention of raw material stock-outs and overages from target values). • Maintenance and movement of bins in accordance with established procedures. • Cost saving initiatives with suppliers to reduce cost of purchased raw materials. • Reviews and action various raw material reports in accordance with established procedures. • Returns defective materials to suppliers, and SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) follow-up. • Reviews and action non-conformance reports as required. • Maintenance and update of visual systems as required. • Compliance with established purchasing systems and procedures. Show less



The Supply Source LLC

• Purchasing/Buyer Expediter

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Jacksonville, Florida • Procurement of various goods and services. • Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as confirmed pricing and availability. • Review electronic and manual purchase requisition requests. • Communicate with vendors to inquiry status of orders. • Contact vendors with discrepancies for resolutions. • Expedite inventory and purchases. Electronically receives physical inventory. • Interface with all departments. • Resolve problems and issues… Show more • Procurement of various goods and services. • Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as confirmed pricing and availability. • Review electronic and manual purchase requisition requests. • Communicate with vendors to inquiry status of orders. • Contact vendors with discrepancies for resolutions. • Expedite inventory and purchases. Electronically receives physical inventory. • Interface with all departments. • Resolve problems and issues. • Utilize Macola to track and monitor activity data and customer service requirements to support management. Report generation. Sourcing. Show less



The Parts House

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Inventory Investor

  • Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

  jacksonville, Florida • Purchased and assisted in the maintenance of inventories in excess of $35 million to support the just in time needs of a diversified customer base that included new car dealers, professional installers, municipalities, fleets and heavy duty repair facilities. • Maintained stock for 27 operating warehouses throughout Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico. • Maintained correspondence with vendors and outside sales force. • Coordinated product returns between the warehouse staff and… Show more • Purchased and assisted in the maintenance of inventories in excess of $35 million to support the just in time needs of a diversified customer base that included new car dealers, professional installers, municipalities, fleets and heavy duty repair facilities. • Maintained stock for 27 operating warehouses throughout Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico. • Maintained correspondence with vendors and outside sales force. • Coordinated product returns between the warehouse staff and vendors. • Handled online procurement orders. Show less



Northrop Grumman

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing-2

  • Nov 2004 - Aug 2006

  • Purchased, planned and coordinated material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences. • Analyzed data and determined factors that affected prices and determined lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. • Reviewed proposals, negotiated prices, selected or recommended suppliers, expedited orders and verified delivery. • Coordinated and followed up with production, warehouse and engineering personnel to ensure… Show more • Purchased, planned and coordinated material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences. • Analyzed data and determined factors that affected prices and determined lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. • Reviewed proposals, negotiated prices, selected or recommended suppliers, expedited orders and verified delivery. • Coordinated and followed up with production, warehouse and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement and scheduling. Show less



Ritz Safety

• United States
• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Purchasing Agent / Mgr

  • Jan 2001 - Oct 2004

  • Purchased various goods and services and/or commit to the purchase of goods and services within dollar limit guidelines. • Managed all assigned supplier relationships to maintain an uninterrupted supply of required materials in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Replenished inventories and acquired non-inventoried merchandise. • Monitored and controlled inventory and service levels. • Expedited orders. • Maintained and controlled accurate data within the automated… Show more • Purchased various goods and services and/or commit to the purchase of goods and services within dollar limit guidelines. • Managed all assigned supplier relationships to maintain an uninterrupted supply of required materials in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Replenished inventories and acquired non-inventoried merchandise. • Monitored and controlled inventory and service levels. • Expedited orders. • Maintained and controlled accurate data within the automated purchasing and inventory management software. • Properly issued and controlled purchase orders. Product sourcing. • Handled approximately $620 thousand dollar volume. Show less



University of North Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Purchasing Agent

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  • Responsible for the acquisition of materials and supplies, complex equipment and services to support the various university departments. • Determined specifications and sources for successful completion of quotations, formal bids and contracts. • Conducted pre-bid meetings and public bid openings. • Trained university end-users in software applications Electronic Requisition System (ERS) and the State Automated Management Account System (SAMAS). • Developed blankets/contracts… Show more • Responsible for the acquisition of materials and supplies, complex equipment and services to support the various university departments. • Determined specifications and sources for successful completion of quotations, formal bids and contracts. • Conducted pre-bid meetings and public bid openings. • Trained university end-users in software applications Electronic Requisition System (ERS) and the State Automated Management Account System (SAMAS). • Developed blankets/contracts and awards with end-users, evaluated and analyzed bid proposals and quotations received, ensured awards made to responsible vendors. • Developed and analyzed specifications for acquisitions, quotations, bids, proposals, and maintenance agreements within the parameters of state statues, administrative code and university policy. • Conferred with user departments to ensure accurate specifications. • Expedited outstanding orders. Initiated procurement orders. • Handled approximately $5.5 million dollar volume. Show less



Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company)

• Sr. Purchasing Agent

  • Jan 1995 - Nov 1995

  Senior indirect procurer in the North American Headquarters of a major manufacturer: Aerospace Group. Responsible for the procurement of various goods and services for the headquarters and remote operating complexes. Analyzed department requirement. Interfaced with various departments (engineering, maintenance, financial, legal, receiving, material control). Solicited and processed supplier quotations. Negotiated and finalized purchase contracts. Monitored quality and delivery performance… Show more Senior indirect procurer in the North American Headquarters of a major manufacturer: Aerospace Group. Responsible for the procurement of various goods and services for the headquarters and remote operating complexes. Analyzed department requirement. Interfaced with various departments (engineering, maintenance, financial, legal, receiving, material control). Solicited and processed supplier quotations. Negotiated and finalized purchase contracts. Monitored quality and delivery performance of supplier base and assisted in problem resolution. Performed scheduling and expediting functions. Handled approximately $9-$14 million dollar volume. Show less



LyondellBasell

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Agent

  • Jun 1988 - Oct 1992

  • Team member in the purchasing department of the East Coast World Headquarters of a major chemical manufacturer. • Responsible for the procurement of various goods and services for the national headquarters complex, regional and local operating facilities. • Negotiated vendor contracts and coordinated the competitive bidding process to support efficient and effective operations. • Completed vendor evaluations to insure compliance with ARCO purchasing policies and procedures… Show more • Team member in the purchasing department of the East Coast World Headquarters of a major chemical manufacturer. • Responsible for the procurement of various goods and services for the national headquarters complex, regional and local operating facilities. • Negotiated vendor contracts and coordinated the competitive bidding process to support efficient and effective operations. • Completed vendor evaluations to insure compliance with ARCO purchasing policies and procedures. • Proficient with personal computer and a variety of software applications. • Handled approximately $7 million dollar volume. Show less