Bronson Shields
Three Rivers
Summary
Driven dynamic professional buyer with 2 years plus experience at Ascential Technologies. Seeking new opportunities, challenges and continuous growth. Eager to contribute to team success and the best interest for the company. Excelling in supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing. Achieved over $300,000 in annual cost savings while fostering strong vendor relationships. Proven leadership and teamwork skills, complemented by a keen attention to detail in supply chain operations and logistics management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Administrative
Ascential Technologies
10.2023 - Current
- Enter/edit purchase orders, expedite orders, and release blanket orders.
- Maintain records/information of vendors and suppliers while keeping a great working relationship.
- Material and outside service sourcing.
- Price and supplier negotiation.
- Yearly cost savings of $300,000 plus.
- Logistics management.
- Implemented supplier scorecards to enhance performance tracking and accountability.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive records of purchasing transactions.
- Facilitated effective communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Operator II
Ascential Technologies
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Operation of CNC Lathes and CNC Mills
- General maintenance - managing oil and fluid levels.
- Part inspection, CMM inspection, and gagging of parts.
- Leak testing, packaging, and labeling of parts.
- Tool changes, offset changes and program editing.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
Education
Associates of Business - Accounting
Glen Oaks Community College
Centerville, MI05-2025
Accounting Certificate -
Glen Oaks Community College
Centerville, MI05-2025
Team Lead Certificate -
Glen Oaks Community College
Centerville, MI09-2021
Basic Blueprint Reading Certificate -
Glen Oaks Community College
Centerville, MI09-2025
Skills
- Supplier Negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Operations
- Logistics Management
- Purchasing
- Records management
- Support Services
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Timeline
Buyer/Administrative
Ascential Technologies
10.2023 - Current
Operator II
Ascential Technologies
10.2019 - 10.2023
Associates of Business - Accounting
Glen Oaks Community College
Accounting Certificate -
Glen Oaks Community College
Team Lead Certificate -
Glen Oaks Community College
Basic Blueprint Reading Certificate -
Glen Oaks Community College