About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1914352
SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER | CUSTOM MANUFACTURING | SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- Strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations for custom manufacturing materials and subcontracted components.
- Capacity planning and production scheduling using real-time ERP data for JIT deliveries.
- Contract management for portfolios exceeding $6M with focus on cost reduction and compliance.
- Supply chain optimization delivering measurable savings and improved throughput.
- Quality and compliance oversight including ISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR, and DFARS adherence.
Project Background
- Managed procurement for custom metal fabrication, supporting sheet metal, copper, and aluminum component production.
- Led NPI procurement and cross-functional planning to align materials sourcing with production ramps.
- Implemented inventory tag control and weekly audits to improve traceability and reduce stock discrepancies.
- Executed procurement optimizations saving over $100,000 in a single month and reducing material waste via engineering collaboration.
- Coordinated subcontractor sourcing and schedule alignment across multi-site operations to meet delivery deadlines.
Key Skills
- Epicor | E2 | ERP-driven JIT material planning
- Contract negotiation | Supplier relationship management
- Capacity planning | Production scheduling | MRP integration
- Cost reduction initiatives | Spend analysis | Vendor consolidation
- ISO 9001 | AS9100 Internal Auditor | ITAR & DFARS trained
- Lean manufacturing | Process improvement | Kaizen
- Blueprint reading | Metal fabrication processes | Laser & press operations
Awards & Recognition
- ISO 9001 Certified; AS9100 Rev D Certified
- ISO 9001 / AS9100 Internal Auditor qualified
- ITAR & DFARS training; APICS CPIM in progress
Why Interview this Candidate?
A results-driven purchasing leader with 25+ years managing procurement for custom manufacturing and a track record of measurable cost savings. They combine ERP-driven JIT planning, strong supplier negotiation, and quality/compliance auditing to ensure on-time material flow and lower spend. Interview to explore how they can translate procurement optimizations into immediate savings and improved capacity utilization for your operations.
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