Forecasting ~ Supplier Xxxxxxnagement ~ Xxxxxxrket Knowledge

Efficient and diligent procurement professional with 20+ years experience in supply chain xxxxxxnagement, logistics, supplier diversity, contract negotiation along with quality and cost control. Demonstrated success in creating innovative processes to reduce costs while increasing efficiency. Track Record of identifying financial discrepancies with expertise in handling largescale operating budgets. Ability to develop, xxxxxxintain and strengthen business relationships with clients. Proficient in vendor systems, Excel worksheets, Microsoft programs, and Project Xxxxxxnagement processes.

• Company Acquisitions
• Product Development
• Electrical Commodities
• Outsourcing
• Planning & Forecasting
• Supplier Xxxxxxnagement
• Process Improvements
• Contract Negotiation
• Lead Generation

         Designated first escalation level for supplier crisis xxxxxxnagement with high success at resolving rejection and failure issues.

         Highly skilled at assessing operational inefficiencies, devising solutions and submitting to engineering and other departments to improve company processes.

         Persuasive communicator with the ability to convert generated leads into vendor agreements.

         Excellent understanding of forecasting and initiating cost savings through analyzing data and cost plan initiatives relevant to in-house production of xxxxxxterials being sourced outside.

         Experience efficiently guiding the transition and transfer of purchasing sourcing through xxxxxxjor company acquisitions.

         Strong familiarity with the engineering design process from beginning to prototype testing and review, with the ability to clearly and comfortably communicate with the engineering team.

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC., Xxxxxx, XXXXXX 1999-2016

Lead Electrical Senior Buyer, 2008-2016

Prixxxxxxry purchaser of broad base electrical components, assemblies and commodities, including printed circuit boards, cables, harnesses, and computers, for a world leading provider of equipment and services to the semiconductor xxxxxxnufacturing industry.

         Cut costs by streamlining processes to acquire and xxxxxxintain vendor held xxxxxxterial reducing long lead-time.

         Sourced and consolidated broad supplier base, resulting in the replenishment of xxxxxxterials and an increase in procurement efficiencies.

         Demonstrated exceptional communication and problem solving skills by becoming the go to person responsible for handling all supplier refusals and failures.

         Xxxxxxnaged all external contracts, negotiating prices and terms and conditions to successfully outsource the new Axcelis cable and harness assemblies within deadline and budget constraints.

         Enhanced company reputation and created competition through sourcing additional contract xxxxxxnufacturers.

         Represented Axcelis as the Lead Electrical Buyer during the acquisition of two companies from Xxxxxxryland and California to assist in the logistical transfer of purchasing sourcing from established sources to east coast.

Senior Buyer, 2003-2008

Oversaw all PCB out-sourcing and PCB contract xxxxxxnufacturing operations through effective supplier relationship xxxxxxnagement and exceptional collaboration with engineering team to ensure production of timely replacements and purchase of xxxxxxterials to create efficient, ongoing xxxxxxnufacturing.

         Xxxxxxnaged supplier consultation and selection according to commodity strategy.

         Leveraged project xxxxxxnagement and interpersonal communication skills to ensure the production of timely replacements and purchase of critical xxxxxxterials to create efficient processes for ongoing xxxxxxnufacturing

         Increased overall profit by partnering with the A/P department to identify errors and recover lost funds due to invoicing discrepancies.

         Provided support to engineering team by ensuring timely procurement of xxxxxxterials and oversight of production processes.

BUYER II, 1999-2003

Allocated available inventory, and reviewed supply for upcoming xxxxxxnufacturing needs for OEM electrical components through building partnerships with certified electronics distributors.

         Successfully xxxxxxnaged Point of Sales and push-outs in a dexxxxxxnd driven environment, resulting in the reduction of bottlenecks and delays.

         Collaborated with planners to decrease issues with electrical xxxxxxterial shortages and delays, and develop fresh ideas and options.

         Oversaw the floor stock programs for wire and components, communicating effectively with the plant vendor xxxxxxnagement.

         Leveraged organizational and technological skills to xxxxxxnage the company inventory systems and other technologies.

Senior Buyer, Fibronics International Inc., Hyannis, XXXXXX

Senior Buyer, Elscint Inc., Boston, XXXXXX

Customer Service Lead, Elscint Inc., Boston XXXXXX

Bachelor of Science in Social Services, SALEM STATE COLLEGE, Salem, XXXXXX

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Dear [Hiring Xxxxxxnager]:

Intrigued by the prospect of joining (Company Name's) team as your next (Position Title), I encourage you to review the enclosed resume. As a highly driven and resourceful professional backed by more than 30 years of experience as Senior Procurement Professional, I am certain that my qualifications will exceed your expectations.

Having cultivated an excellent record of success throughout my career most recently producing significant results for Axcelis Technologies Inc., as the Lead Electrical Senior Buyer I have been acknowledged as a goal-focused expert always ready to go above-and-beyond to cut costs, create supplier diversity, and increase efficiency. Additionally, my talents in vendor xxxxxxnagement, forecasting and product development will allow me to immediately excel with your organization.

The following is just a sxxxxxxll selection of my qualifications and accomplishments:

• Experience leading the logistical transfer of purchasing sourcing during two company acquisitions from established sources to east coast sources.
• Ability to source for additional contract xxxxxxnufacturers to create competition.
• Strong understanding of auditing with four years of experience ensuring departments were compliant with ISO procedures.

My keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be of great value to enhancing your bottom line. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this opportunity and my qualifications in detail. Until then, thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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