Experience

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  Kearfott Corporation

  • Black Mountian, NC

  • Sr, Buyer

    • Nov 2013 - Present
    • Black Mountian, NC

    Procure housings, machine parts, raw materials and bearings, as needed to manufacture guidance systems used by General Dynamics, Lockheed, Boeing Defense and other Government contractors. Federal and Defense Acquisition requirements and Government deadlines a priority.

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  Boeing

  • Evertte, WA

  • Contracts, Purchasing

    • Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
    • Evertte, WA

    Managed corporate contract for hose assemblies (Fuel, Hydraulic) required to assemble Boeing aircraft. Platforms included 737 NG and MAX; 747, 767 (Tanker) 777, and 787. Negotiated contract renewals and all additions as required. Yearly spend ranging from $40 - 50 MIL. Interfaced with engineering teams on all new assemblies and reconfigurations based on programs.

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  Curtiss-Wright Controls

  • Shelby, NC

  • Sr, Buyer

    • Sep 2007 - May 2011
    • Shelby, NC

    Responsible for all Sales affiliated with Asian Aerospace in Taiwan. Worked closely with Spares / Repairs to meet deadlines for overhaul of all aircraft serviced at the Donaldson Center Airport. Knowledge of Gov't. approved sources and applicable laws pertaining to reconditioning of Foreign owned aircraft.Commodity responsibility - Forgings, machined parts, bearings, fasteners, electronic components.

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  HURST PRODUCTS ' JAWS of LIFE '

  • Shelby, NC

  • Purchasing Agent

    • 2004 - 2007
    • Shelby, NC

    Worked in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager to meet all production requirements to manufacture the world renowned 'jaws of life’ extraction tools. One of two Production Buyers on staff. Responsible for all raw materials (bar stock, aluminum, forgings) as well as fasteners, air bags, and power units purchased off shore. Familiarity with import codes and requirements. Successfully trained and certified as an Idex Corporation Six Sigma Green Belt employee.

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  LOCKHEED - MARTIN

  • Greenville, SC

  • Senior Buyer / Sales Support

    • 2001 - 2004
    • Greenville, SC

    Procured necessary commodities to maintain condition of C - 130, MD - 80 and all other aircraft manufactured, repaired, and upgraded by Lockheed. Responsible for all Sales affiliated with Asian Aerospace in Taiwan. Worked closely with Spares / Repairs to meet deadlines for overhaul of all aircraft serviced at the Donaldson Center Airport. Knowledge of Gov't. approved sources and applicable laws pertaining to reconditioning of Foreign owned aircraft.Commodity responsibility - Forgings, machined parts, bearings, fasteners, electronic components.

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  CURTISS WRIGHT FLIGHT SYSTEMS

  • Shelby, NC

  • Senior Buyer

    • 1995 - 2001
    • Shelby, NC

    Volume of Purchase Responsibility.... Eight Million Dollars annually.Commodity Expertise - Castings, Forgings, Fasteners, Ball Bearings, Machine parts. Responsibilities: Ensure on time delivery of purchased parts at optimum cost to effectively meet Boeing Aircraft Corp. required mandate. Develop long term pricing agreements with key suppliers. Interface effectively with all corporate disciplines to maintain consistent manufacturing flow through the shop.

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  YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORP

  • Newnan, GA

  • Buyer

    • 1990 - 1995
    • Newnan, GA

    Volume of purchase responsibility.... Fourteen Million dollars annually. Commodity Expertise - Plastic Parts Injection Molding, Thermo sets, Blow Molding, Forgings, Castings, Graphics and Labels. Responsibilities: Instrumental in selection of 2200 ton SMC press / 4000 ton UBE Injection molding press. Selection of supply sources using Vendor Certification criteria in the areas of Quality, Engineering and Costing structure. Project Management of all phases of Contract formation, initial pilot builds, and tooling selection. Negotiation of all cost related items using advanced negotiation techniques.

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  ITT Avionics

  • CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY

  • Buyer

    • 1983 - 1990
    • CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY

    Volume of Purchase Responsibility....... Forty Million Dollars annually Commodity Expertise - Electronic Mil Spec. Components Responsibilities: Meeting critical part contract delivery schedule to assure compliance with Government scheduling objectives. Supporting Subcontract Administration contract management objectives.

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  FOSTER - WHEELER

  • LIVINGSTON, NJ

  • Project Expediter

    • 1973 - 1983
    • LIVINGSTON, NJ

    Assured critical part on time delivery for components required in the building and modification of oil refineries.