Van Dang
San Jose,CA
Summary
Senior Buyer/Planner with a strong background in procurement and project management. Aligns material deliverables to contribute to program revenues exceeding $40M, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Buyer
Sanmina Corporation
San Jose, CA
05.2017 - Current
- Aligned material deliverables with production schedules to achieve clear-to-build status for $40m+ program revenue.
- Managed product lifecycle from EVT to DVT to PVT, ensuring smooth production ramps.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to develop data-cleaning strategies and establish delivery timelines.
- Researched vendor sources and negotiated pricing for various technical products.
- Obtained quotations and evaluated bids to secure optimal prices for PCBA and TLA BOMs.
- Coordinated adjustments to supplier orders based on capacity and quality standards to meet production requirements.
- Resolved discrepancies in receiving and accounts payable per departmental policies.
Sr. Buyer
SMTC
Fremont, CA
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Secured competitive vendor quotations for diverse accounts, enhancing cost-effectiveness.
- Prepared and analyzed bids to identify lowest and most qualified bidders.
- Analyzed requirements to create purchase orders from MRP system.
- Sourced hard-to-find and long-lead parts, managing order timelines based on availability.
- Analyzed price variances and evaluated excess and obsolete inventory to inform purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with program manager, engineers, warehouse, and production supervisors for timely builds.
- Verified item receipts, resolved shipment discrepancies with suppliers, and approved invoices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01-2002
Skills
- Vendor procurement
- Supplier relationship management
- Account management
- Project management
- Quoting expertise
- Oracle and Max proficiency
- Cloud services
- Rapid response strategies
- PowerPoint expertise
Timeline
Sr. Buyer
Sanmina Corporation
05.2017 - Current
Sr. Buyer
SMTC
05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer
San Jose State University