Ian York

· Effective communication with multiple departments within organization, working closely with engineering and design teams

· Spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing vendor relationships and streamlining procurement processes for enhanced operational efficiency.

· Foster cross-functional partnerships, aligning sourcing strategies with engineering and design teams to support innovative product development.

·Maintain comprehensive inventory management systems, ensuring accurate tracking and timely replenishment of critical resources.

· Identify and cultivate emerging supplier relationships, positioning the organization for long-term strategic advantages in a dynamic market.

· Minimized costs through contract negotiation and expense control strategies.

· Optimized supplier relationships, enhancing product quality and reliability while efficiently managing daily procurement challenges.

· Streamlined purchasing processes, resulting in improved departmental organization and faster processing of purchase requests.

· Fostered strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring consistent product quality and timely deliveries to meet business needs.

· Oversight of the receiving departments; supervision of employees within, interviewing temp hires

· Optimized inventory management through data driven analysis, aligning stock levels with internal tracking and purchase orders for MRO items.

· Managed $500k monthly budget, presenting financial insights at weekly meetings to drive cost-effective purchasing decisions.

·Weekly presentation of budget analysis and monthly projections/forecast.

·Inventory management completing cycle counts and investigating all discrepancies
·Conducted rigorous diagnostic tests on assemblies, ensuring adherence to strict specifications and enhancing product reliability
·Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing discrepancies and optimizing cycle count accuracy for improved operational efficiency
·Developed and implemented new troubleshooting techniques, significantly reducing repair time for in-house builds before field deployment
·Coordinated seamlessly with field staff across the US, ensuring timely and accurate shipments of critical equipment and materials
·Meticulously oversaw incoming receiving processes, implementing quality control measures that markedly improved inventory accuracy