1. ALLAN A. AMARAL
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Buying Strategies Project Management Operations▪ ▪
Results driven professional with progressive buying and operations experience at blue-chip multinational corporations. Recognized
by management as a resourceful and analytical buying strategist with the ability to capitalize on business development
opportunities, and leverage innovation to drive costs down and create organizational value. Track record of managing and
strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
CORE COMPETENCIES: ▪ Vendor Management ▪ Bid Processes ▪ Sourcing/Procurement
▪ Buying Operations ▪ Negotiations ▪ Strategic Planning
▪ Process Improvement ▪ Contract Management ▪ Communication
CAREER SUCCESS
GE Oil & Gas | Dresser Masoneilan, Avon, MA 2006 – Present
Buyer / Planner & Sourcing Specialist
Develop buying strategies for a division of GE that is a recognized innovator in the global power and fuel industry with a portfolio of
energy infrastructure solutions and leading product brands.
 Spearhead buying initiatives focused on unlocking financial/operational value and driving continuous improvement; develop
action plans and strategies focused on meeting critical KPI’s including customer service, inventory turns and quality
 Partner with a large network of suppliers to reduce cost, and negotiate new and existing terms & conditions to improve buying
economics, and meet annual deflation targets; successfully captured $850,000 of savings in 2014 and projecting $800k in 2015
 Lead a wide-array of sourcing projects by identifying, engaging and requesting quotes from low cost domestic and international
suppliers; design integrated bid processes using financial analysis, marketplace trends and changes in competitive landscape
 Introduced a disciplined supplier evaluation and selection program using a rigorous request for quotation (RFQ) process
 Negotiate with current suppliers and identify potential alternatives without sacrificing quality and service; direct new suppliers
through the First Piece Qualification (FPQ) program as defined by the buying, engineering and SQE teams
 Support manufacturing and operation requirements using an MRP system and supply-chain management principles
Schwarzkopf Technologies Corporation, Franklin, MA 2005 – 2006
Planner/Scheduler/ Project Coordinator
Provided operational, buying and project support for the world’s largest producer of refractory metals.
 Engaged with business partners to evaluate projects and uncover promising new opportunities; managed multiple projects
simultaneously and work closely with cross-functional partners to prioritize based on evolving business needs
 Analyzed data, identify trends and leveraged knowledge of buying, vendors and the marketplace to optimize cost
 Utilized expertise in SAP Logistics module (emphasis on Production Planning) to negotiate prices and terms to obtain materials
at the best quality, price and on time delivery; responsible for creating cost estimates and production orders
 Implemented project management methodologies to improve planning, prioritization and execution of projects; managed the
full product life cycle from development through production
 Monitored production orders and vendor orders to assure on-time deliveries
PREVIOUS ROLES
Lockheed Martin (Consultant) - Planner/Scheduler/Material Coordinator
Amgen, Inc. (Consultant) - Planning & Scheduler Maintenance & Engineering
Polaroid Corporation - Production Supervisor/Scheduler & Distribution Activities
EDUCATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Bristol Community College
12 Pine Cone Way
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 642-8384
aamaral4477@yahoo.com

2. Business Management
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
Coursework in Technology, APICS workshops and Team Building
Certificates - Physical Inventory, Cycle counts, Materials and Capacity Requirements Planning
Certificates - Production and Inventory Management & ISO 9001 Internal Auditor