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ROGER WEIDLING

San Jose

Summary

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL Experience and expertise in both indirect and direct purchasing Qualifications 30+ years of purchasing materials & services and managing suppliers Experience with OEMs & contract manufacturers Track record of savings and payment term improvements Expertise in obtaining cost savings Support for NPI engineering and manufacturing projects Liaison with stakeholders, category business managers & Accounts Payable Participation in inter-departmental teams on ECO review/implementation, MRB, and problem-solving 10 years of experience with MRO, SAP, iBuy requisition system & iSource Strong communication and negotiation skills

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

BUYER (MRO)

Cepheid
01.2015 - Current
  • Review & process purchase requisitions, ensuring best payment terms and pricing
  • Participate in PSPs and Kaizen initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency
  • Manage VMI/PPE inventory and supplier coordination for three California locations
  • Publish VMI inventory status and monitor potential shortages
  • Assist in resolving receiving/invoicing issues with suppliers, receiving departments, and accounts payable
  • Led company training sessions for iBuy (purchase requisition system)
  • Provide internal customer service and support on requisitions, orders, and procedures
  • Trained new buyers on iBuy and SAP

BUYER

Genentech
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions for compliance and processed them into purchase orders
  • Ensured orders that qualified for California Sales Tax Reduction had correct tax status
  • Investigated and resolved blocked invoice issues
  • Confirmed receipt of materials with end-users and submitted PO closeout forms
  • Tracked cost savings and cost avoidance strategies

PURCHASING SPECIALIST (Production)

Applied Materials
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Planned, ordered, and rescheduled materials per MRP
  • Saved company over $10,000 annually by resolving an urgent shortage situation caused by supplier factory relocation
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and design engineers to locate new manufacturers and redesign less expensive parts
  • Achieved up to 57% savings on materials by identifying alternate parts, suppliers, and manufacturers
  • Implemented supplier fulfillment systems for floor stock
  • Minimized stop-shipments and line-down situations by rapidly procuring materials
  • Supported customer service organization with urgent material fulfillment

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilmington High School
Wilmington, IL

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Communication
  • iBuy
  • SAP
  • MS Teams
  • Invoice/Receiving Discrepancy Resolution
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • MRO
  • Purchase order management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Supplier relationship management

Timeline

BUYER (MRO)

Cepheid
01.2015 - Current

BUYER

Genentech
01.2013 - 01.2015

PURCHASING SPECIALIST (Production)

Applied Materials
01.2005 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Wilmington High School
ROGER WEIDLING