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PURCHASING NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS BUYER
Career Focus

A challenging career that will and utilize both my training in international business practices and my experience as a buyer with a global organization to help the company advance efficiently and productively

Summary of Skills
  • Supplier relations
  • Negotiation
  • Complex problem resolution
  • Contract and material orders
  • Raw Material analysis
  • Process Development
  • Capacity Management
  • Proficient in GPS, CSDB, MMS, Epurchasing, VVI, VIPER, Kola
  • Advanced skill in Microsoft Office
Professional Experience
Volvo Group Trucks Technology Hagerstown, MD Purchasing North American Operations Buyer 11/2012 to Current

Responsible for Base Engine commodities

Insure implementation of contracts•

Drive negotiations to find extra cost savings on top of price agreements through cost workshops with suppliers (SCO, VPS, VSM)

Lead PCRs after project phase

Negotiated no impacts on piece price for QJs

$.07 USD/pce cost avoidance on 11L, 13L, 16L accessory tensioner

Insure working supply chain between our suppliers and our factory through internal cross-functional work

Managed risk mitigation and crisis activities through close collaboration with suppliers and affected organizations within Volvo

Maintained close communication with Sourcing and Project buyers to understand full scope and strategies of my commodities

Managed tooling inventory (including repair and replacement of tools)

Managed my commodities to meet the following KPIs

MCL reduction

SCOS reduction
Volvo Powertrain North America Hagerstown, MD Associate Buyer 07/2011 to 11/2012
  • Lead sourcing and localization cases for Fluid Mechanism and Moving Parts 1 & 2 desks
  • Maintained working knowledge of global supply base for engine gears, flywheels, oil filter housings, coolant pump, thermostats, and camshafts.
  • Ensured deliverables from suppliers to fulfill APQP activities
  • Involved in OBD13, GHG, and Venissieux2013 projects as well as quality issues
  • Executed purchasing plans and strategies in support of business objectives
  • Performed day-to-day purchasing administrative tasks
Volvo Powertrain North America Hagerstown, MD SQA Intern 05/2011 to 07/2011
  • Developed Quality Process Mapping
  • Prepared SQA/SQI Training Material
The Practice of Pediatrics Chambersburg, PA Assistant Office Manager 04/2008 to 05/2011
  • Managed Patient Database and Billing
  • Oversaw Stock Levels and Cost Compilation/Analysis
Caretti's Il Ristorante Chambersburg, PA Server/Manager 10/2002 to 04/2008
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration 2008 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PA, United States

Minor: European Studies
Study Abroad

Study Abroad Program with John L. Grove College of Business - 2006

  • Interviewed regional/company CEOs representing 14 companies located in and around Prague, Czechoslovakia.
  • Addressed business forecasting, supply chain, accounting practices, human relations, and business ethics
  • Analyzed regional business climate, marketing strategies
Campus Involvement
  • Fundraisers for Global Business Exploration Program (2006)
  • Marine Science Consortium (2010)
Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Shippensburg Men's Soccer (2004)
  • German Club (2006-2008)
Community Service
  • Volunteer Work at Chambersburg Recreation Center
  • CPYSL and AYSO Soccer Referee
  • NREMT
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Volunteer
  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Station Volunteer
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Volvo Group Trucks Technology
  • Volvo Powertrain North America
  • The Practice of Pediatrics
  • Caretti's Il Ristorante

School Attended

  • Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Job Titles Held:

  • Purchasing North American Operations Buyer
  • Associate Buyer
  • SQA Intern
  • Assistant Office Manager
  • Server/Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Business Administration 2008

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