Martin Feves

Dynamic purchasing and supply chain expert skilled in achieving operational efficiencies and cost savings in aerospace and defense sectors. Proven ability to manage vendor relations and compliance while executing strategic purchasing programs that enhance supply chain performance and align with corporate goals.

• FAA-Issued Airframe/Powerplant technician (IA)
• APICS
• CPM
• Supply Chain Management
• Component Management
• Life Cycle Management
• Performance-based Logistics
• Planning
• Inventory Management
• Procurement and Buying
• Subcontract Management
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Events
• ERP and MRP Management

• Reviewed bid proposals, often more than $1,000,000, and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Facilitated procurement of materials, parts, MRO, and components and maintained surveillance over the quality performance of vendors producing items for the aerospace/DOD/manufacturing industries.
• Negotiated terms of purchase with vendors at every employer. Interviewed supplier representatives regarding specifications, cost, inspection, vendor ability to produce goods, delivery dates, and related procurement needs.
• Utilized Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Acquisition Regulations, and JIT practices and procedures.
• Trained as an FAA-licensed Airframe and Powerplant Technician and applied technical skills in all positions held.
• Evaluated contract performance to determine necessity for amendments and extensions and approved or rejected requests for deviations from specifications and delivery schedules, improving lead times and reducing stock-outs.
• Tracked and documented life cycle managed components and systems, improving stock accuracy and reducing tactical purchases.