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SENIOR BUYER
Medical Device Manufacturing Aerospace Pharmaceuticals Government
Energizing business leader with more than 10 years of experience building strong B2B relationships,
providing strategic planning, mentoring staff, expanding supplier base, maximizing profit, and optimizing
procedures. Exemplary leadership results include capturing significant operational savings, negotiating
pricing/agreements, and continuous process improvement. Keen eye for trend-spotting and analysis
applied to automating inventory databases, forecasting demand and product need, and ensuring on-time
delivery. Exceed expectations in designing novel solutions, successful problem resolution, managing lean
inventory, and creating competitive advantage in multiple industries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Buyer
Manage inventory levels using MRP system to meet demands, yet avoid stock-outs. Collaborate with
cross-functional managers to drive deliveries, changes in demand, and supplier communications.
Created and delivered training curriculum to 25 staff members on purchasing module of MRP system.
Streamlined ordering and product replenishment procedures, applying Kaizen principles of Vendor
Managed Inventory and strengthening supplier relationships.
Accelerated corporate cultural change, increasing cohesion and cooperation between Production
and Purchasing Departments, despite long-standing poor working relationships.
Established reputation as “go-to” resource for problem resolution and quick response.
Buyer / Planner
Monitored forecasts downloaded via MRP system, allowing supplier to view product demand. Delivered
expert B2B coordination to meet order accuracy and on-time delivery. Maintained lean inventory stocking
levels.
Cut operating costs 35%, cutting vendor base from 100 to 50, while increasing volume discounts.
Shrank inventory 25%, representing $1M in savings.
Facilitated strong B2B relationships with local suppliers, allowing inventory reduction, without losing
production time or jeopardizing deadlines.
Orchestrated quick responses to rapidly changing needs of suppliers and production staff, within
tight turn-around time of 3 business days.
Achieved Kaizen certification for design of pneumatic machine that reduced staff by more than half
and maintained unit production levels.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY 5
Contract Buyer
COMPANY 6
Senior Buyer, Job Shop Manufacturing
COMPANY 7
Buyer/Planner II, Medical Devices
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