Kevin Johnson
Oak Grove,United States
Summary
Senior Buyer/Planner with 20+ years of collaborative/cross-functional experience at large, diverse, medical device manufacturer. As Buyer/Planner, analyzed and processed the entire annual volume (+1000) of vendor calibrations since 2013. Selected optimal service vendors and maintained relationships. As Technical Writer, developed policy and procedure framework and workflow management systems. Authored majority of calibration procedures and specification documents used by the Metrology department and their 125 dependent customer business units. Highly self-motivated and results-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Buyer/Planner
Boston Scientific
08.2013 - Current
- Analyzed and processed 100% of annual volume (+1000) of vendor calibrations since 2013
- Achieved zero audit findings
- Drove Calibration department's Continuous Improvement campaign to eliminate waste of all kinds from our systems and business processes
- Responsible for keeping vendor-calibrated production equipment in calibrated status to ensure 24/7 uptime
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure the best quality, price, and delivery terms for the company's production equipment needs.
Technical Writer
Boston Scientific
08.2001 - 08.2013
- Partnered with engineers and technicians to release 70% of all calibration procedures currently in use by Calibration Department
- Collaborated with SMEs to create current policy and procedure framework that drives the business unit
- Ensured all department documentation was always in audit-ready state
- Maintained department's customer-facing communications and presence via SharePoint.
- Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking and organization skills.
Education
Master's Degree - English, concentration in technical communication
Minnesota State University-Mankato
08.2001
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
University of Minnesota-Duluth
08.1991
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Peer Review Coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Content Development
- Technical Editing Competence
- Vendor Relations
- MS Office expertise
- Database Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Timeline
Sr. Buyer/Planner
Boston Scientific
08.2013 - Current
Technical Writer
Boston Scientific
08.2001 - 08.2013
Master's Degree - English, concentration in technical communication
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
University of Minnesota-Duluth
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