Tom Hersley
Vista,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Procurement Specialist with a proven track record at Midstate Machine, enhancing on-time delivery to 92% and achieving $425K in cost reductions. Expert in tactical procurement and supplier relations, leveraging strong negotiation skills to drive efficiency and optimize inventory management. Committed to continuous improvement and strategic sourcing excellence.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PROCUEMENT SPECIALIST
Midstate Machine
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2024 - Current
- Increased on-time delivery from 64% to 92% within 6 months by diversifying suppliers and strengthening key supplier relationships, ensuring supply chain reliability, and implementing and publishing supplier performance scorecards.
- Reduced cost of raw materials and fabricated machine components by $425,000 within 12 months.
- Established and maintained relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts and efficiently resolving conflicts to enhance procurement effectiveness.
- Addressed supply gaps and minimized risks by identifying new sources, maintaining supplier relations, negotiating contracts, and resolving conflicts to ensure supply chain stability.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Monitor and optimize inventory replenishment to optimally support manufacturing production schedules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline purchasing processes, improving overall procurement efficiency and coordination.
- A precision engineering and fabrication shop specializing in machining, fabrication, and assembly of complex, mission-critical components for the aerospace and defense industries.
SENIOR BUYER III
Mercury Systems Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFQ); processed purchase orders for complex printed circuit boards, substrates, and mechanical components in space and defense industries.
- Reduce cost of printed circuit boards, substrates, and machined components by 20% ($300K) through enhanced tactical purchasing practices and implementation of EOQ into Material Requirement Planning system.
- Increased on-time delivery from 85% to 96% by mitigating risks and diversifying suppliers and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program managers to secure optimal solutions for new and existing programs.
SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER
Acme Aerospace Inc.
Tempe, Arizona
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Contracted and negotiated with suppliers of electronic and mechanical components to secure favorable terms.
- Delivered 20% cost reductions (totaling $300K) by make vs buy analysis and outsourcing assemblies.
- Slashed inventory from $3.8M to $1.6M through enhanced purchasing practices, Just-in-Time/Kanban contracts, and implementation of EOQ theory into MRP business system.
- Monitored purchase price variance to identify cost-saving opportunities and inform purchasing strategies.
- Executed purchasing of commodity groups and service materials to meet production needs.
- Improved supplier OTD from 78% to 95% by establishing supplier performance scorecard.
- Promoted best practices, driving strategic implementation of supply chain plans.
- Generated make vs buy analysis reports and implemented outsourcing plans.
- Key member of operations team which reviewed production and established team concepts, programs, and policies.
- Maintained inventory supply to align with production demands, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
BUYER / PLANNER
Honeywell Aerospace
Tempe, Arizona
01.2008 - 01.2009
MATERIALS MANAGER
Thermal Product Solutions
Tempe, Arizona
01.1998 - 01.2008
BUYER / LOGISTICS ANALYST
Westinghouse Electric Company
Idaho Falls, Idaho
01.1989 - 01.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Weber State University
Ogden, UtahSkills
- Supplier negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost analysis and control
- Inventory optimization
- Make vs buy analysis
- Lean operations
- Process improvement
- Project management
- FAR & CPSR compliance
- ERP/MRP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Stakeholder collaboration
Affiliations
- Member, National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)
- Member, Society of Logistic Engineers (SOLE)
Certification
Certificate in Purchasing & Supply Management (CPSM), In Progress
Timeline
SENIOR PROCUEMENT SPECIALIST
Midstate Machine
12.2024 - Current
SENIOR BUYER III
Mercury Systems Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2024
SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER
Acme Aerospace Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2022
BUYER / PLANNER
Honeywell Aerospace
01.2008 - 01.2009
MATERIALS MANAGER
Thermal Product Solutions
01.1998 - 01.2008
BUYER / LOGISTICS ANALYST
Westinghouse Electric Company
01.1989 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Weber State University