Dedicated procurement and purchasing professional with over 25 years of expertise in supply chain management. Accomplished Buyer proficient in vendor negotiations, strategic purchasing planning, and market trend analysis. Demonstrated success in achieving significant cost reductions while ensuring high product quality. Focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency to meet organizational objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Belcan Engineering(remote)L3-Harris Anaheim
04.2023 - 02.2025
Company Overview: Belcan is a global supplier of engineering services and workforce solutions
Performs procurement activities that range from Preliminary Award, Pre- Award, and Post award and Supplier relations for Fabricated/Machine parts and electricals
Issue and manage request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers for new procurement efforts
Monitoring supplier performance through use of internal production/manufacturing schedules
Selecting payment type
Conducting informal negotiations, which may lead to a written compliance packages and contract
Work directly with program team members to determine the supplier that would best support program and customer needs
Manage each PO award to maintain delivery schedule and work directly with the supplier to mitigate any risk to schedule
May issue Firm Fixed Price, Time, Material and Labor Hour purchase orders, Purchase Agreements
Handles fundamental procurement activities including acquisition of materials, components and services at realistic and competitive prices, which meet schedule, safety and quality standards
Performs price/cost analysis
Provides proposal support
Works Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR), codes and procedures pertaining to procurement and contractual agreements, as well as principles and practices of purchasing
Buyer experience within DoD environment
Knowledge of procurement documentation, methods utilized in determining and analyzing the quality of materials, services
Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable purchasing policies and procedures
Ability to conduct price analysis and simple proposal evaluations
Belcan is a global supplier of engineering services and workforce solutions
Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
Buyer
Belcan Engineering(remote)Honeywell
Cincinnati
12.2020 - 03.2023
Company Overview: Belcan is a global supplier of engineering services and workforce solutions
Complete day to day purchasing functions/activities for OBS/LTB parts and orders on various programs/systems
Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations
Monitor End of production orders/stock availability
Creates PO for remanufacturing parts
Manage the late order report
Requests quotes, and negotiates pricing, payment terms, and delivery terms for non-agreement suppliers/ Negotiates and reviews all quotes for projects assigned
Ability to multi-task and handle priorities as business necessity permits
Solicit cost reduction ideas from suppliers
Anticipates procurement related concerns, and proactively addresses issues
Serve as liaison between suppliers and engineering department
Expedites and ensures timely delivery of materials and equipment to support project execution and customer satisfaction
Research, analyze, and correct all purchase order related discrepancies
Report cost savings, and other related metrics to management
Resolves supply chain logistical and accounting problems with suppliers and company's internal customers
Attend department meetings to reciprocate supplier related issues
Review drawing and spec
Manage open purchasing requisitions for multiple plants
Handled GOVT/FAR15/FAR12 pkg that had to be submitted to compliance group for approval before placing PO
Knowledge of GOVT flow downs and requirements
Belcan is a global supplier of engineering services and workforce solutions
Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
Buyer
Meggitt
Simi Valley
01.2019 - 10.2020
Company Overview: Meggitt is a global engineering group specializing in extreme environment components and smart sub-systems for aerospace, defense, and energy markets
Performs purchasing activities including pricing, volume, negotiating terms with suppliers, and delivery of goods/services
Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders, to reach highest quality at best value
Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing
Evaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers and makes decisions regarding award of purchase orders
Resolves discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance
Ensures compliance to government laws, regulations and procurement policies and procedures
Identifies problem areas, initiates corrective action and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner
Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g
Delivery dates, pricing, change orders)
Other responsibilities as assigned
Meggitt is a global engineering group specializing in extreme environment components and smart sub-systems for aerospace, defense, and energy markets
Senior Buyer
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia
01.2008 - 02.2018
Company Overview: Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Facilitated the timely order and delivery of parts and components to support Program Management/Engineering and Operations
Provides a communication and logistics link between program managers and planning/purchasing
Identified and resolved issues, facilitated or ordered necessary parts and components
Collaborated with production planners and other departments such as sales and engineering, and established daily priorities
Coordinated with quality assurance to verify conformity requirements and QA needs
Established and maintained positive working relationships with program management, contracts administration, production planning, customers and suppliers
Performed other duties as assigned that supported the overall objective of the position
Planned requirements and request quotes based on order forecasting
Initiated RFQ's and evaluated supplier bids, long-term pricing
Interacted with Quality, Engineering and Production departments to resolve quality and production issues
Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Buyer II
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia
02.2006 - 12.2007
Company Overview: Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Sourced and purchased packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of the organization
Managed supplier relationships from quotes to production and delivery
Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Customer Service Supervisor
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia
02.2004 - 01.2006
Company Overview: Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Accountable for supervising assigned warehouse personnel, functions, and activities such as: Receiving, Pulling, Bagging, Shipping, Kits & Government, Inventory Control, Customer Service; and periodic and annual cycle counts, documentation and handling of product in accordance to ISO9100
Managed the day-to-day activities, personnel, training, renewal procedures and records
Continuously evaluated the Warehouse efficiencies, staff, and work assignments to meet or exceed company quality commitment to customers
Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Sr. Planner
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia
02.2003 - 01.2004
Company Overview: Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Planned, scheduled, coordinated and monitored products through the complete production cycle
Developed and managed production planning strategies and activities to maximize the use of the organization's resources and met established production specifications and schedules
Resolved inventory/stock problems
Maintained Production Schedule and Forecast
Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Material Support/Supply Chain
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia
02.1999 - 01.2003
Company Overview: Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Prioritized purchase orders based on critical needs
Coordinated and followed up with suppliers to ensure shipments of parts/assemblies were received in accordance with purchase order delivery schedules
Communicated and assisted in resolving problems affecting scheduled deliveries and customer commitments; initiated recovery plans and expedited orders with approved suppliers
Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Warehouse Clerk
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia
01.1997 - 01.1999
Company Overview: Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Filled customer order requirements with strong team coordination and follow-through abilities to complete the full cycle of receiving, stock put away, picking, packing, stocking, documenting and shipping customized orders, accurately and expeditiously
Wesco Aircraft is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry
Education
Canyon High School -
Canyon High School
APICS fundamentals certification -
ISO auditor certified -
Skills
Effective Program Management
Strategic Source Planning
Effective dealing with foreign suppliers
Leadership & Coaching
Bilingual
Proficient in AS400 & JDE
Cost Point
SAP
Strong Negotiator & Problem Solver
Risk Mitigation Planning
Cost & Price Analysis
LTA agreements/Contracts/JIT
Experienced with Foreign Suppliers
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR Requirements
Auditor for Government Compliance & ISO Regulations
Obsolescence Knowledge
Experience in MRO/PMA
Machine/Fabricated parts
Fasteners
Valves
OP process
Plastics
Tooling
Castings
Electrical and engine parts
Procurement planning
Contract negotiation
Forecasting
New market research
References
Available upon request
Preferences
True, True
Accomplishments
3 Wing Awards with Belcan
Timeline
Buyer
Belcan Engineering(remote)L3-Harris Anaheim
04.2023 - 02.2025
Buyer
Belcan Engineering(remote)Honeywell
12.2020 - 03.2023
Buyer
Meggitt
01.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Buyer
Wesco Aircraft
01.2008 - 02.2018
Buyer II
Wesco Aircraft
02.2006 - 12.2007
Customer Service Supervisor
Wesco Aircraft
02.2004 - 01.2006
Sr. Planner
Wesco Aircraft
02.2003 - 01.2004
Material Support/Supply Chain
Wesco Aircraft
02.1999 - 01.2003
Warehouse Clerk
Wesco Aircraft
01.1997 - 01.1999
Canyon High School -
Canyon High School
APICS fundamentals certification -
ISO auditor certified -
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