MARTHA RODRIGUEZ
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Experienced Sr Subcontract Buyer with over 10 years of experience in Aerospace Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. SKILLS Qualified Senior Buyer with a proven track record in managing all aspects of the procurement process. Skilled in researching suppliers, requesting bids, analyzing quotes, planning purchases and overseeing documentation of purchase orders to finalize purchasing decisions. Talented in maintaining excellent professional relationships with key suppliers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
MD Helicopters
Phoenix, AZ
03.2021 - Current
- Manage Supply and demand assurance, productive and shortages, and alternate suppliers and build delivery schedules
- Lead and Manage all aspects of Purchase orders and contractual agreements and bid and proposal activities with suppliers(Interface with Supplier and Legal as needed
- Coordinate with Program managers, Finance, Engineering, and VP to evaluate and support, evaluation Proposals and negotiation and select or recommend subcontract and suppliers
- Primary Point of Contact with complex subcontractors and maintaining effective relationships with business stakeholders and ensuring connectivity between business and Supply
- Leading team of Buyers for procurement of raw materials and components and assemblies and supplies and services while adhering to schedules
- Assure invoices and payments are accurate and administer invoice payments according to terms
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability
- Documented purchasing information in JDE Edwards to maintain detailed and accurate records
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers
- Developed and improved account relationships
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders, and discrepancies
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines, and terms and conditions
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
Procurement Agent
NorthStar Aerospace
Phoenix, AZ
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Manage Supply and demand assurance, productive workflow, and constantly maintain excellent rapport with Supply chain and team members, as well as corporate management
- Process all outside processing Purchase Orders/ Raw Materials and Hardware
- Managing RFPs & RFQs and executing all elements of contract negotiations including but not limited to cost reductions and pay terms expansion
- Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, result-oriented, well organized with ability to handle multiple projects
- Work with departments to ensure that all vendors have appropriate quality systems and regular auditing is completed through prioritization-based spending and risk
- Managing complex, high mix, low volume aerospace parts required
- Analyze and interpret MRP
- Managed all Suppliers effectively and conducted follow-up contacting suppliers or aarmst25@asu.edusub tier when necessary to obtain status, pricing, and lead time on all RFQ and Purchase Orders to ensure delivery, quality financial stability.
- Oversaw supplier-related activities and monitored supplier performances
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers
Sr. Subcontract Buyer/ Manager
Safran Passenger Solutions
Carson, CA
11.2014 - 05.2020
- Purchase items services, materials, equipment, or suppliers as requested by and in support of all business
- Negotiates pricing, contract terms and conditions; engage stakeholders to ensure customer, product, and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection negotiation and contract strategies
- Supervised 5 staff members
- Assure invoices and payments are accurate and administer invoice payments according to terms
- Support engineers with Requests for Material Reports and engineering change requests to vendors and processes until resolved
- Examine estimate of material, service, cost performance requirements, and delivery schedule to ensure accuracy and completeness of critical program
- Interprets drawings and drawing change notice requirements, effective date implications, and takes appropriate action
- Manage Supply and demand assurance, productive workflow, and constantly maintain excellent rapport with Supply chain and team members, as well as corporate management
- Managed all Suppliers effectively and conduct follow-up contacting suppliers or sub tier when necessary to obtain status, pricing, and lead time on all RFQ and Purchase Orders to ensure delivery, quality financial stability
- Managed all Manufacturer Affidavit (MA) requests for returns and repair stations to clear from customs
- Maintain and updated subcontracts files for internal and external audits by applying, best practices, policies, and producers' FAR/DFAR
- Participated in Suppliers Lean Mfg events and utilized techniques of Value Streaming Mapping, (VSM) Design for Mfg Production Readiness also ISO and business Audits
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to keep everyone same page and working toward established business goals
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
Jr. Buyer
AMG Torrance LLC
Torrance, CA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Reviewed Purchase Orders and monitored documentation for accuracy needed for compliance with AS9100
- Process all outside processing Purchase Orders/ Raw Materials and Hardware
- Maintain Supplier List in Compliance and Conduct Scorecard Review for Key
- Manage overall Suppliers Relationships and maintain all contact information updated and current
- Interacted with vendors, store managers, and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers
Jr. Buyer /Quality Assurance Administrator
PCA Aero Structures
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for review of training records for equipment records and personnel competency testing
- Participated in development and implantation of training on new/enhanced QA and programs, procedures, and process
- Acts as customer liaison during audits of QA database(s) supporting auditing systems and processes and participated in review and corrective actions
- Develop, implement Manage processes/best practices related to management of maintenance of system
- Perform Technical checks including cross-referencing documentation functionality of job travelers
- Responsible for completing C of C's and/or related documentation
- Monitored Open orders and expedites production shortages to meet customer/MRP demand, including resourcing parts if anexisting supplier is incapable of supporting
- Assist Purchasing Manager on special projects
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput achieving customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of Phoenix
09.2022
CERTIFICATION - LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
New Horizons -
Los Angeles, CA11.2016
Diploma - undefined
Gardena High School
06.1999
Skills
- Product Procurement
- Vendor Negotiations
- Supplier Performance Management
- Pricing Knowledge
- Multitasking Strengths
- Critical Thinking
- Competitive Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Strategic Planning
- Purchase Order Management
- Purchasing Expertise
- Procurement Management
- Procurement Procedures
- Vendor Vetting
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the team of Number in the development of Projects
- Reduced cost by Implementing Contractual Agreement with Suppliers
- TAT from 30% to 90% by Implemented a Gated Process
- Working with Suppliers Obtaining NET TERMS Accounts
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Buyer
MD Helicopters
03.2021 - Current
Procurement Agent
NorthStar Aerospace
09.2020 - 03.2021
Sr. Subcontract Buyer/ Manager
Safran Passenger Solutions
11.2014 - 05.2020
Jr. Buyer
AMG Torrance LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Jr. Buyer /Quality Assurance Administrator
PCA Aero Structures
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of Phoenix
CERTIFICATION - LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
New Horizons -
Diploma - undefined
Gardena High School
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