Talented procurement and senior buyer bringing over 10 years of experience in procurement and planning processes, and 20 years of business administration. Disciplined and organized professional with strong communication and reasoning abilities. Experienced project management and vendor relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist | Team Lead
MTU Maintenance Canada
04.2022 - Current
Managed strategic procurement aligned with complex regulatory needs of the supply chain.
Negotiated complex contracts, driving cost reductions while maintaining supplier performance and long-term partnerships
Manage supplier relationships, conducted performance evaluations, and implemented improvement plans to optimize supply chain efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production planning, and logistics, to align procurement activities with MRO schedules and operational goals
Utilized ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for procurement processes, tracking purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and aviation regulations
Monitored inventory levels and implemented procurement strategies to support Just-in-Time (JIT) practices, reducing excess inventory and ensuring availability of critical parts
Conducted market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks
Ensured all procurement activities adhered to regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA) and company policies
Expert in guiding cross-functional teams to achieve procurement excellence, ensuring timely delivery of quality materials while optimizing costs
Senior Buyer
Morgan Creek Tropicals
09.2020 - 01.2022
Responsible for procurement and logistics of oversea plants and hard goods including Asia, South America and Europe
Conflict resolution
Planning/ scheduling of planting based on blanket forecasts, projects and specialized sales
Vendor management
Cost analysis
Aerospace Buyer
International Water-Guard Ind
02.2018 - 05.2020
Held to pre-determined schedules and worked with subcontractors to cut costs and complete projects on time and under budget
Sourced additional resources timeline demands
Offered specialized engineering support for vendor operations.
Procurement of parts according to strict industry regulations, including NADCAP, AS9100 and ISO9001 and document requirements
Built strong relationships with vendors during company transition
Organization and documentation of all purchasing activity as per internal QMS
Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
Generated detailed dashboards tracking KPIs each month.
Supported all procurement needs for project prototyping and implementation, including hydraulics, electronics, pumps and custom mechanical parts for various programs
Planning and Logistics Specialist
Asco Aerospace
03.2010 - 04.2017
Created timetables and production commitments using data from sales forecasts
Gauged production progress to inform leaders of performance concerns
Scheduled deliveries of machined material by specified time to begin production on time
Completed weekly metrics detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
Oversee the flow of parts and special processes through US/Canada