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CHIEU VU

PURCHASING MANAGER & QUALITY ADMIN.
San Jose,California

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Necsel Intellectual Property Inc., excelling in supplier management and effective price negotiation. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing vendor relationships and ensuring timely product delivery. Skilled in purchase order coordination and committed to quality assurance, driving operational excellence and compliance with industry standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager & Quality Admin.

Necsel Intellectual Property Inc.
06.2006 - Current
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Create a Bill of Materials for a new product.
  • Performed daily inventory of materials.
  • Sale Order Entry.
  • Maintenance Quality Documents control.
  • Responsible to contact Customs for oversea shipments.
  • Supervision in receiving/shipping department and Sale Order Administration.
  • Familiar with Sage and JDE.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products to customers through efficient purchase order management.
  • Maximized use of resources by coordinating procurement activities such as vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
  • Reduced material costs by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.


  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
  • Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Negotiated long-term contracts with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain stability.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of received goods by verifying shipment contents against purchase orders or packing slips upon arrival.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ordering supplies as needed to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Utilized Company systems to track orders, update inventory, and generate reports for management review.
  • Schedule and hosting Quality Meeting bi-weekly to ensure all the issues are being follow-up and check-ins to ensure accountability and progress.
  • Internal Audit to ensure Company is compliance with ISO 9001:2015

Accounting Bookkeeper

Trans Fine Jewelry
03.2005 - 09.2007
  • Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.
  • Processed journal entries, guaranteeing accurate reflection of company finances within the general ledger system.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by effectively managing accounts payable and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Reviewed and processed client payments and check deposits.


Quality Assurance/Final Test Supervisor

Sanmina Corporation
03.1993 - 01.2002
  • Prepare net-list for electrical test and clearing rework
  • First Article Inspection for a drill file
  • Engineering association, auditing defects for outgoing product, evaluate defects found and determine their acceptability
  • Prepare for customer requirements, review for customer specifications
  • Responsible for investigation from customers return
  • Write Correct Action Requests Reports submitted to customers
  • Member of Quality Improvement Teams to help improve process yields and reduce cost
  • Conduct experiments to evaluate employees’ capabilities
  • Supervised and wrote reviews for 30 employees
  • Associate with all departments to provide the best quality of Sanmina products to customers on a daily basis
  • Set-up in-process inspection points to decrease the amount of defects found later in process

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business/Administation

University of Phoenix,
San Jose, Ca
05.2001 -

Associate of Science - Computer Business Administration

Heald College, School of Technology
Milpitas, Ca
05.2001 -

Skills

Supplier management expertise

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 2 staff members.

Timeline

Purchasing Manager & Quality Admin.

Necsel Intellectual Property Inc.
06.2006 - Current

Accounting Bookkeeper

Trans Fine Jewelry
03.2005 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business/Administation

University of Phoenix,
05.2001 -

Associate of Science - Computer Business Administration

Heald College, School of Technology
05.2001 -

Quality Assurance/Final Test Supervisor

Sanmina Corporation
03.1993 - 01.2002

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