Jerry Andrews
San Diego,CA
Summary
Currently have 14 years of experience in the Purchasing and Manufacturing field. I have taken on the role of the MRO buyer for both Southern California Senior Aerospace companies (Ketema & Jet Products). I have also been assigned to buying all parts for the Airborne and Fastener departments at Ketema along with building a robust Min/Max program for all consumable items at the Ketema facility. Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
So-Cal Buyer
Senior Aerospace Jet Products / Ketema
06.2010 - Current
- Execute sub-commodity/commodity strategy for all Outside Processing
- Source OP parts and negotiate effectively to support cost, quality, and delivery commodity goals all with Approved Suppliers from Customers
- Support long-term agreement negotiations with strategic suppliers
- Lead supplier quality, development, and performance teams to execute the strategic Procurement vision
- Support Engineering, Production, and New Product Introduction teams when determining best value suppliers, NPI Sourcing plans
- Ensure continuity of supply through effective supplier management and lead escalation meetings with suppliers for part delinquency to develop recovery plan
- Monthly cost and price analysis
- Overview projects to improve part quality, delivery, and cost
- Proactively update management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
- Visit supplier's facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity
- Place purchase orders for MRP planning messages for production parts
- Resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues
- Analyze procurement data and report metrics to improve supplier performance
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Portland, ORSkills
- ERP Systems
- MRP
- Supplier Management
- SyteLine
- Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Monitoring
- Customer Service
- Pricing Analysis
- Negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Relations
- Quality Assurance
Knowledgeexperience
FAR/DFARS, Kanban, Hazardous Materials & Safety, Policies & Procedures for QS900 and ISO9000, AS9100, NADCAP, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, proficient in Microsoft office application, Business Vision, Lotus, Quick Books, MRP, Syteline ERP.
Additional Information
Military Experience United States Navy 1986 - 1990
Timeline
So-Cal Buyer
Senior Aerospace Jet Products / Ketema
06.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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