~Technologically astute, results-driven purchasing professional with 18 years progressively responsible experience in a competitive procurement environment. ~Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchases within assigned MRP portfolio to meet scheduled demand. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling, cancellation of items and/or receiving and invoice issue reconciliation and approval. ~Responsible for managing all obsolete, inactive & excess inventory items in accordance with company guidelines. ~Negotiate lead-time constraints with suppliers to negate missed commitment dates. ~Review all delivery issues and take appropriate corrective action to avoid schedule impact. ~Participate in the parts shortage escalation process communicating issues to the Junior Buyers. ~Managing and resolving Purchase Price Variance (PPV) issues. ~Attend MRP meetings as scheduled to maintain satisfactory compliance of NCM (Nonconforming Materials) return and disposition. ~Vast product knowledge of IC's, passives, memory, electro-mechanical parts, sheet metal, bare boards & housings. ~Proven success in the development of cohesive vendor relationships, cost effective negotiations, cost analysis, volume planning, prototype to production, and problem resolution. ~ Successful coordination of buying activities with manufacturing, engineering and planning departments to acquire adequate inventory levels. ~Recommend new technologies and provide industry standards, trends, lead times and availability. ~Source new venders and collaborate with both inside & outside sales representatives.

Buyer / Planner @ Cross-disciplinary collaboration between departments to assure the Computer Aided Manufacturing of boards is met with efficiency and quality while concentrating on costing, availability and maintaining swift schedules going into fabrication. From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Senior Buyer Planner (Temp Contract Position) @ Temporary contract position thru Rotator Staffing Services. Responsible for sourcing and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for indirect and direct materials and/or services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services and securing products and services at competitive costs. · Responsible for the timely planning of materials and / or services, to ensure an optimized supply chain, to meet both dependent and independent demand. · Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering and quality control to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities. · Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities. · Works closely with Procurement Team Members and Management to advance enterprise-wide sourcing programs as appropriate, for multiple Plants. · Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities; and share knowledge in a collaborative Team environment. · Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management, negotiates prices and delivery terms consistent with Company’s policy and performance standards. · Coordinates quality matters and engineering changes / developments between company activities and suppliers. · Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and / or delivery problems. From September 2014 to March 2015 (7 months) Senior Buyer/Planner (Contract Position) @ 14 month contract job managing various projects. From December 2012 to January 2014 (1 year 2 months) Senior Buyer @ A professional with a full understanding of industry practices. Resolves a wide range of issues where it pertains to purchasing, inventory & accounting. Works on diverse problems where analysis of data is required. Interacts with senior personnel. Vender management & negotiation. From July 2003 to August 2010 (7 years 2 months) Buyer @ From September 1997 to July 2003 (5 years 11 months) Assistant Buyer @ From August 1996 to September 1997 (1 year 2 months) Assistant Buyer @ From November 1995 to May 1996 (7 months)

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing @ Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business From 1993 to 1995 Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services @ Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business From 1992 to 1995 Kate Kelly is skilled in: Agile Methodologies, Microsoft Office, Cognos, Wireless, Product Marketing, Procurement, Project Planning, Purchasing, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Global Sourcing