Experienced Purchasing Professional

Ansel Bivens
117B Patterson St
Piedmont, SC
Cell: 864 371-2732
ab400023@yahoo.com
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Objective
To obtain a purchasing position that will provide professional challenges, responsibilities,
and advancement commensurate with my demonstrated abilities, experience, and value to
the organization.
Experience
10/2012 – 05/2013
ULTRA MACHINE AND FABRICATION, INC. (Steel and Armor Fabrication
Manufacturer), 2501 West Dixon, Blvd, Shelby, NC 28150
Senior Buyer –
Managed direct OEM materials desk consisting of machined steel, machined aluminum, and
machined armored steel parts, plastic injection molded parts and components, molded rubber
components, chemicals, adhesives, and outside services in support of a 300,000 square foot
lean OEM manufacturing company’s welding operation (150 Miller Delta 450 AMP, 30
Miller Access 450 AMP,6 Miller Delta 650AMP, 4 Capital/Dahan Robotic welders, 2
Capital/Dahan Robotic welders w/ Rotary and Index Fixture tables and 150 certified
welders), CNC press Brake, 2 Bending Presses and a Laser cutting operation.
Implemented Kanban, based parts to stock inventory management system, identified and
booked $250,000 in material cost savings through supplier optimization and economy of
scale.
10/2011 - 05/2012
CONFLUENCE HOLDINGS,
575 Mauldin Rd, Greenville S.C.29609
Senior Buyer –
Manages direct 17,000,000 OEM materials desk consisting of engineered plastic resins,
injection molded parts, cut and sew seats, seat pads and harnesses, die cut foam parts,
molded foam parts, plastic & metal fasteners, molded rubber components, chemicals,
adhesives, lubricants, decals, in mold graphics, straps, die cut pads, MRO materials and
supplies in support of five kayak assembly lines, one canoe assembly area, and five
rotational molding stations.
7/2007 - 05/2009
TEREX CORP, 490 Huey Rd, Rock Hill, S.C.29730
Commodity Manager –
Manages direct OEM materials desk consisting of diesel engines, gas motors, mufflers,
exhaust systems, generators ,industrial bearings, gas cylinders, plastic & metal fuel tanks,
molded plastic and rubber components, chemical, fuel, oils, and lubricants, batteries, sound
dampening and insulating materials, trailers, hitches, jacks, winches, fasteners and metal
hardware in a lean manufacturing environment in support of five production assembly lines.

07/2006 – 07/2007
AMERICH CORPORATION, 10700 John Price Road, Charlotte NC 28273
Purchasing Manager –
Manages the purchasing and inventory control functions. Provides support to production
scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer
requirements, interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of
customer orders to meet shipment dates, manages a staff of two material specialists, direct
reports to senior management.
12 / 2004 - 06/2006
HMB INCORPORATED, Charlotte, NC 28217
Procurement Manager/Specialist –
Responsible for organizing and implementing contracting strategy for HMB Inc. (property
management company), review and enforce eligibility criteria for identifying
vendors/suppliers to provide services. Manage the vendor/supplier certification process,
including requisite experience, legal and organizational structure, and financial strength.
Maintain process, policy and supporting documentation requirements for soliciting services,
assist in the development of standardized systems and controls for procurement such as
RFQ/RFP documentation, work authorization and invoice resolution, exploring leverage
opportunities, participating in contract negotiations, supplier performance evaluations,
maintain central filing system and assume responsibility for special projects related to the
procurement of services and materials. Provide comprehensive bid analysis and award
recommendations.
February 2001 - March 2002
TEXTRON CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC 28217
Senior Buyer
Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for
bearings, die castings, forging, ductile iron, aluminum castings, gray iron, machined and
fabricated parts and blow molded components in Textron's Golf, Turfcare, and Specialty
Products Division. Responsibilities consisted of but not limited to the developing and
implementing global sourcing projects, cost reduction initiatives through e-auctions, VA-VE
projects, supplier reduction, and product leveraging.
Other responsibilities included the coordination and development of the global sourcing
initiatives, negotiating long term pricing agreements to insure pricing stability. Lastly a
significant portion of my time was spent communicating, reporting and coordinating with
plant operational and purchasing managers to help insure that program plans were
implemented and results recorded.
· Managed 60,000,000 direct materials desk consisting of the above listed commodities.
· Managed a supply base consisting of 106 Active suppliers
· Identified and negotiated $500,000 in domestic direct material cost savings
· Identified $3,500,000 potential direct material cost savings in Europe
· Lead coordinated effort with European support team to develop $800,000 cost reduction
project
· Maintained positive working relationship with customers and suppliers while achieving s

March 1995 - February 2001
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY York, PA
Commodity Leader
Responsible for supply chain management of raw castings, forging, metal stampings, roll
formed metal components, medallions, electrical assemblies and related components in
support of three high production assembly lines. Additional skills and responsibilities
include but were not limited to supplier sourcing, participation in cost reduction and
continuous improvement initiatives, new product development project support. Facilitated
training and professional development classes for the Operations and Purchasing Function.
Personnel trained consisted of Purchasing Agents, Buyers, Planners, Material Coordinators,
Production Associates and Supervisors. In my role as a purchasing agent I was responsible
for the following activities in support of three motorcycle production lines. Supplier
selection and sourcing, procurement of an extensive array of highly cosmetic, functional,
decorative trim parts, produced through a variety of manufacturing processes, used in
numerous applications throughout the assembly process. Parts consisted of chrome plated
aluminum castings, plates, forging, plastics, leather, vinyl’s, coated steel, paint, coatings,
decals, hand crafted emblems, and printed labels of various sizes, shapes, and materials.
Other challenges included developing and maintaining long-term strategic supplier
relationships, negotiating long-term strategic procurement arrangements, strengthening the
supply chain through supply chain development activities as well as monitoring individual
supplier development through supplier audits and value management initiatives. I Conducted
supplier consolidations, supplier certifications, supplier evaluations, evaluating SPC systems
and manufacturing process control systems. I was also responsible for managing the
administrative accounts for new and new and existing production parts, coordinating with
other internal organizational functions (i.e. Engineering, Manufacturing, Styling, and
Quality) to insure that only the best possible product reaches our customers (both internal
and external). Lastly responsible for monitoring supplier capacity issues, forecasting costs,
encouraging supplier cost reduction programs, assisting development of cosmetic quality
standards, and supporting ISO initiatives within Harley-Davidson.
· Managed $57,000,000 materials desk
· Negotiated direct material contracts and LTA's which resulted in annual cost savings of
$1,000,000+
· Direct customer service representative at H.D motorcycle rallies and promotional events.
· DDS instructor for human resources professional development classes.
· Plant level High Performance Work Organization development team member.
· Supervised two direct reports.

March 1990 - March 1995
BLACK & DECKER INC Towson, MD
Commodity Specialist (plastics)
Responsible for supplier selection and sourcing, the procurement of thermo plastic
compounds, injection mold resins, finished thermoset and injection molded parts, (thermal,
tempered, and blown) glass products, plastic films and shrink packaging wrap, corrugated
products, industrial chemicals, oils, and lubricants worldwide in support of Black &
Decker’s Power Tool and Household Products Divisions globally. Responsibilities included
setting commodity cost standards, developing and implementing commodity strategies,
supply chain management to include supplier audits in support of Black & Decker’s
continuous (total quality) improvement program.
As a buyer I was also responsible for the sourcing and procurement of all engineered and
commodity plastic resins, foams, and rubber components, adhesives, chemicals and
lubricants, responsibilities included setting target costs and developing purchasing strategies
in support of the Household Products operation at Black & Decker, Asheboro Plant prior to
my promotion.
· Managed $48,000,000 desk consisting of above listed commodities.
· Negotiated five long-term agreements resulting in annual savings of $275,000.
· Strategically reduced supply base from 57 active suppliers to 32 active suppliers.
· Participated in global sourcing initiatives in the Far East and Europe.
· Maintained positive customer relations between five assembly plants, 32 supplier
organizations, and corporate headquarters.
· Supervised two direct reports.
March 1984 - May 1990
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Warren, MI
Senior Buyer
Responsible for the sourcing and procurement of exterior metal and plastic moldings,
ornamentation, decorative interior and exterior metal and plastic trim, plastic and aluminum
wheel covers and caps, cold roll metal luggage racks, (to include injection molded and
extruded plastic, metal stamped and rolled formed components.
As a buyer I was responsible for the sourcing and procurement of automotive interior floor
covering, acoustical and insulation components including fiberglass, foamed rubber, and
various other dampening materials. Other procurement responsibilities included exterior
hardware, decorative ornamentation, interior decorative components; injection molded and
die cast components prior to being promoted.
As an assistant buyer I was responsible for the procurement of automotive floor coverings,
interior decorative plastic trim and various other interior textile products prior to being
promoted.
· Managed $80,000,000 materials desk consisting of the above listed commodities.
· Generated $1,500,000 in annual cost reductions.
· Reduced supply base by 30%.

Military
U.S. Army
January 1977 - March 1984 Field Artillery Officer (Captain)
Fayetteville, NC USA
Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in Field Artillery served as a Fire Direction Officer, Battery
Executive Officer, and a Battery Commander, secondary specialty Data Processing
Management Officer.
Highest rank achieved Captain.
Education
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA Master of Business Administration
MBA program that was not narrowly focused on business training but incorporated a value
added, multi-disciplinary component that far exceeded strictly business. This program
combined broad studies in liberal arts with an in-depth business curriculum that emphasized
leadership, ethical and moral development, global perspectives, critical thinking, and
interpersonal communications.
Webster University, St Louis, MO, Master of Arts (Management)
Master’s program that concentrated on the general aspects of business management focusing
on such topics as systems and management analysis, organizational behavior, value systems,
diversity in management, and other pertinent business courses that enabled students to
absorb the business concepts and strategies that instills the confidence and expertise needed
to get ahead in today’s competitive business world.
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Institute, Ala Bachelor of Arts (Business)
Skills
Supervisory, Negotiations, Sourcing,
Supplier Evaluation, Team Building, Leadership,
DDI Instructor, Organizational Development,
Group Facilitation, Public Speaking,
Computer Literate, MRP, Oracle for Windows,
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Lotus
Work Keys Level Silver 2013
Certified Production Technician 2013

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