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Willie L. Jones

Puyallup

Summary

Seeking a position with a successful organization. 10+ years of experience in purchasing/project/sourcing/supply chain management, and contract management. Strong background in contract negotiating and technical baseline/terms and conditions. 8+ years’ experience in marketing and product development. Strong successful track record in follow-up on delivery schedules from suppliers and vendors. I have a can-do attitude.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer/Sourcing/Planning

AEREOS
04.2020 - 12.2024
  • Managed purchase order schedules, track delivery and quality.
  • Experience with Exostar Boeing supplier chain platform.
  • Experience in all Boeing supplier chain tools.
  • Experience with Boeing PRA annual suppliers audit practices
  • Managed MRO/Aftermarket parts in direct support to the Airline carriers.
  • Managed cost controls/price increases from the supply chain.

Buyer/Planning

Hill AeroSystems
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Monitoring suppliers’ performance/quality/delivery
  • Analyzed and solved supplier issues.
  • Managed purchase contracts and issued purchases order changes as needed.
  • Managed machine parts and plastic parts to support Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.
  • Corrected invoice/PO and inventory issues.

Sr. Procurement Agent Level 4

Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.
04.2010 - 05.2017
  • Managed supplier development.
  • Managed research and development program to ensure stakeholders met deadlines for design changes.
  • Manage key matrix monthly and report supply chain risk and opportunities.
  • Retired

Senior Buyer

Precor US
02.1991 - 03.2010
  • Purchased electronic circuit boards and raw materials to support production lines.
  • Purchased goods, services and award contracts.
  • Negotiated with vendors and suppliers for the best market value to corporations.
  • Established positive and successful vendor relationships.
  • Managed a team of 8 purchasing agents in the procurement of goods and services for PRECOR USA Organization to obtain the best value for the company.

Commodity Manager

PACCAR Inc
04.1989 - 02.2010
  • Developed, negotiated, and implemented strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and enhanced product quality.
  • Investigated and implemented new technologies, strategic procurement strategies and logistical opportunities.
  • Chaired steering committee for new electronic dash panels representing the purchasing department.
  • Communicated and conducted meetings and formal presentation with suppliers, plant, and division personnel at all management levels.
  • 25% traveled to supplier locations to evaluate capabilities, assess production readiness, investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.

Buyer

BOEING Commercial Airplane Co.
12.1986 - 03.1989
  • Analyzed and problem solved supplier problems, provided strong negotiating skills. Experienced in negotiating price, delivery and terms and conditions as they pertain to the contracts.
  • Market researched, wrote and negotiated contracts.
  • Awarded purchasing contracts to vendors and suppliers.
  • Excellent verbal communication.
  • Experience working with FAA regulations as they pertain to manufacturing aircraft parts / aerospace.

Education

BA/bachelor’s degree - Public Administration

Seattle University
01.1985

AA/BA Degree - undefined

Bellevue Community College
01.1983

Skills

  • 10 years’ experience in procurement, managing contract and negotiations aerospace
  • 10 years’ experience in strategic/sourcing, planning and category management
  • 10 years of experience managing over 8,000 machine parts/flight controls/non-metallic parts valued at $245 million dollars

Certification

  • Private Pilot License, USA/Canadian; issued by Department of Transportation-FAA;2001
  • Private/Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (Summer 2011).

Interests

I enjoy fishing and flying helicoters

Timeline

Buyer/Sourcing/Planning

AEREOS
04.2020 - 12.2024

Buyer/Planning

Hill AeroSystems
04.2018 - 06.2020

Sr. Procurement Agent Level 4

Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.
04.2010 - 05.2017

Senior Buyer

Precor US
02.1991 - 03.2010

Commodity Manager

PACCAR Inc
04.1989 - 02.2010

Buyer

BOEING Commercial Airplane Co.
12.1986 - 03.1989

AA/BA Degree - undefined

Bellevue Community College

BA/bachelor’s degree - Public Administration

Seattle University

Military Career

  • Completion 3 years of US Army Reserve, First Lieutenant, 1981-1986
  • Completion 4 years US Marine Corps, Sergeant, 1977-1981

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