PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Purchasing Manager with over twenty years experience in procurement, material ma nagement, scheduling and logistics

with focus in procurement activities. Managem ent experience emphasized problem solving, strategic planning and project coordi nation. Exceptional communication skills with a strong foundation for managing m ultiple roles. HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS Buying/Negotiating ISO Auditor Kanban MRP Material Supervisor Transportation Supervisor Planning/Scheduling Material Analy st PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: HB Products Inc. Sidney, Ohio April 2009 - Present

Account Manager Responsible for supporting and growing business with the current customer base a nd finding new business opportunities. - Since April have landed 9 new customers totaling approximately $100,000 in sa les. - Increased new business opportunities from current customer base approximately 5%. HYDRO ALUMINIUM NA Sidney, Ohio 2001 - 2009

Purchasing Manager Led the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies and su pplier network capabilities. Identified, developed and managed strategic suppli er alliances. Aligned purchasing priorities with business requirements and manag ed issues. Directed the development and negotitated complex agreements with sup pliers. Responsible for an annual buy of $50 million dollars. Developed a high p erformance motivated strategic sourcing team responsible for interfacing with su ppliers in two plant locations. Managed 14 associates and two supervisors in the shipping/receiving departments in two plant locations. _ Developed annual cost saving programs that directly affected the companies fin ancial results and growth * Cost savings over $700K in 3 years by insourcing products, combining purchases , and a bid process. * Improved inventory turns over 35% by reducing inventories and implementation o f order levels per manufacturing schedule. * Implemented Vendor Maintenance Inventory (VMI) program with fasteners and jani torial supplies. * Measured and managed the overall performance of the global supplier network. * Organized and managed a benefit golf tournament supported through suppliers an d carriers. Profits made benefited The United Way and American Red Cross. * Developed Purchasing Policies and Procedures * Evaluated supplier capabilities and established sources for new technologies a nd new markets as business required. * Visited supplier locations to negotiate prices, review and analyze operations, and perform quality audits. * Aggressively reduced costs without sacrificing quality or damaging supplier re lations.

* Collaborated with accounting and suppliers in solving invoicing discrepancies. * Developed, tracked and managed key metrics that supported corporate initiative s, pertaining to inventory reduction, supplier management, new product introduct ion and value analysis with, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance. * Resolved non-conformance issues, back-charges and claims in a timely manner to minimize the companies exposure. - Handled GM responsibilities in absence of GM for a 6 month period COPELAND CORPORATION Sidney, Ohio 2000 - 2001 Commodity Manager (2000 - 2001) Controlled stamping suppliers to support all North America plants. * Negotiated and developed Long Term Agreements (LTA) * Reviewed ECN's and initiated changes * Prepared and presented commodity reviews to management * Supported Quality on First Part Approval=s (FPA) for all North America plants * Directed all new stamping program activities and product changes Sr Material Specialist (1999 -2000) Converted the weekly sales forecast into a master schedule, analyzed capacity an d material constraints, and scheduled the production lines. * Managed inventory levels and accuracy * Procured and expedited materials * Developed item masters and BOM's * Monitored material and transportation costs * Expedited Materials SIEMENS AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION Lima, Ohio 1999 - 1999

Logistics/Scheduling Coordinator Planned, scheduled, and monitored movement of material through the entire produc tion for three shifts and managed 12 employees in shipping/receiving department. * Reduced loading time of trailers by 40% re-organizing warehouse. * Improved material response time to production by 30% with initiation of FIFO s ystem and setting locations for products. * Procured raw materials and components. * Maintained and updated BOM=s * Used EDI for customer and supplier requirements * Involved with engineering and management on new product launches. ALCOA MEMORY PRODUCTS, INC. Sidney, Ohio 1984 -1998 PROCUREMENT MANAGER (1993 - 1998) Procured materials for production, negotiated service contracts and capital equi pment purchases. * Redesigned product packaging resulting in a $50K annual cost reduction. * Participated in the implementation of a corporate procurement card program. Ma naged the program at our location.

MATERIAL SUPERVISOR (1984 - 1993) Set-up and managed the warehouse, shipping/receiving, and storeroom. * Reduced inventory by $.5M in less than one year by implementing and managing a cycle count program. * Improved inventory accuracy from 56% to 98% in six months through the cycle co unt program.

* Developed a floor stocking system, increasing production up time 20% * Implemented consignment and automatic release programs with suppliers.

COMPUTER SKILLS Hardware: SAP, Symix, QAD Mfg Pro Software: MS Office, Excel, Word, Windows EDUCATION: Edison State Community College Piqua, Ohio Business Management/Purchasing PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: APICS Master Planning, Inventory Management, American Management Association, Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers, Lean Manu facturing Karrass Negotiations Course INTERNAL TRAINING: ISO Internal Auditing, Total Quality Management in SPC, Rath & Strong Quality Im provement, Juran Quality Control, , Lean Manufacturing, Fundamentals of Finance and, 5S System Training.