Thomas Mascaro
SPRINGFIELD,MA
Summary
Purchasing Professional with significant experience in highly technical manufacturing environments. Expertise in negotiating, creating, tracking and managing purchase orders from RFQ/RFP to delivery with emphasis on internal stakeholder and vendor relations. Strong technical skills, able to maintain database of all vendor information, software licenses, fixed assets and more. Excellent communication skills, able to interact professionally with vendors, perform agreement negotiations, and monitor performance while maintaining superior customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer, Space Systems
RTX/Collins Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for RFQ/RFPs to solicit bids for all Electromechanical components for multiple space programs
- Work with engineering, project managers, quality assurance, finance, legal, shipping and inspection departments to ensure bids and contract adhere to program parameters
- Negotiate terms and pricing to secure best pricing and delivery across all programs
- Help maintain all vendor metrics including on-time delivery and timely RFQs/RFPs
- Help manage invoices, credit memos and RMAs as needed
- Attend weekly vendor meetings to follow up/expedite placed PO’s and RFQs/RFPs including pull ins and push outs
- Research and solicit new vendor sources for parts and services including setting up new vendors in the SAP system
- Updates multiple spreadsheets for internal customers, management and executive decision makers viewing for their financial decision making
- Train vendors on the Collins supplier portal as needed
Quest Global
03.2022 - Current
- Working on multiple projects on the behalf of Collins Aerospace
- Daily responsibilities include:
- Placing and following up on RFQ's and Purchase Orders in SAP
- Rescheduling and expediting PO's as needed in SAP
- Updating WIP trackers daily
- Following parts on the shop floor through the manufacturing process to ensure timely completion
- Constant outside vendor and supplier relations
- Internal meetings with management to present updates on progress
- Completing all required paperwork for government auditing requirements
- Completion of all training courses as required per Collins Aerospace
- All other duties as needed
Bar Manager/Treasurer on Board of Directors
British American Club
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the scheduling of staff
- Maintaining inventory
- Report quarterly taxes to accountant and maintain payment of all insurance policies
- Responsible for paying of all vendors and employees through Quickbooks
- Maintain bank account and produce monthly financial reports for board members review
- Working any shifts needed to provide coverage in case of PTO/illness
IT Procurement Analyst/Asset Manager
Kaman Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsibilities included gathering quotations, placing purchase orders for renewals and new purchases of company’s fixed assets
- Maintained and kept track of software licenses in Access database to ensure compliance
- Acquired licenses for software and hardware purchases and managed them through end of life cycle
- Responsible for tracking hardware, warranty, and maintenance renewal contracts
- Followed asset lifecycle process and maintained procedure documentation
- Managed vendors and performed agreement negotiations as well as monitored vendor performance
Procurement Specialist
TurboCare Group
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Responsible for purchasing of tools, supplies and raw material for entire shop floor through credit card purchases and purchase orders
- Responsible for tracking and proper filing of all purchase orders for future reference and audits
- Reconciliation of credit card statements and purchase orders monthly
- Worked closely with all department supervisors and employees to meet daily needs for production activity
- Interacted with multiple vendors daily for quotes and follow up to ensure on time delivery of all orders placed
- Negotiated pricing and availability of product with vendor on daily basis to keep proper stock of needed items so as not to disrupt production
- Placed purchase orders with all MRO vendors for electrical, roofing, landscaping, and all machine repairs
- Sourcing and negotiating with all MRO vendors to ensure best pricing and service
- Responsible for negotiating contracts for all copy machines throughout the facility
Education
Associates of Science (AS) - Business Management
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MASkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
- Ariba
- Epicor
- Global Shop
- Quickbooks
- Supplier Relationship Management
- ERP System Knowledge
- Supplier Negotiations
Timeline
Senior Buyer, Space Systems
RTX/Collins Aerospace
07.2023 - Current
Quest Global
03.2022 - Current
Bar Manager/Treasurer on Board of Directors
British American Club
01.2014 - 01.2022
IT Procurement Analyst/Asset Manager
Kaman Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2016
Procurement Specialist
TurboCare Group
01.2009 - 01.2013
Associates of Science (AS) - Business Management
Springfield Technical Community College
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