1. Deanne Davis
Granada Hills, CA 91343
Phone: 818-616-1958
Email: Ddavis959@earthlink.net
Certified purchasing professional with over 25 years of experience in the
Aerospace, Consumer Electronics and Medical fields
Major Strengths include:
• Contract and Long Term Agreement negotiations
• Internal and external customer problem resolution and continuous
improvement process development
• Multi-tasking
• Organization and prioritization. Self- starter. Able to work
independently and in groups
• Effective Communication (verbal and written)
• Highly skilled in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and multiple
MRP/ERP systems
Experience:
Semco Instruments, Inc. (Valencia, CA)
Senior Buyer/Planner 2004 to present
Initiate long term agreements and contracts with suppliers to achieve best
pricing, quality and on-time delivery
Train and monitor junior buyers and purchasing department support staff
Interact closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Sales groups
on New Product Development
Establish new sources and efficiently procure inventory items, sub-
contracts, MRO supplies, facility repairs and upgrades and capital expense
items
Coordinate with suppliers and planners to ensure on time delivery to our
customers while making sure to not unnecessarily increase inventory levels
and/or reduce inventory turns
Support production, receiving, inspection, engineering, quality control
and accounting departments to resolve current problems quickly and to help
to create new procedures and policies to reduce or eliminate future
problems.
Responsible for the timely submittal of completed questionnaires and data
related to REACH, Conflict Minerals and Environmental Health & Safety from
internal and external customer and maintain facility records for
inspections and annual audits. Ensure compliance of government and
customer regulations and requirements

2. TopLine Manufacturing, Inc. (Paramount, CA)
Purchasing Manager 2002 to 2004
Responsible for all procurement and inventory control for busy
manufacturing company
Initiated contact and established contracts with new suppliers both within
the U.S. and overseas to achieve maximum cost savings
Worked closely with engineering, and marketing departments to facilitate
the development of new products
Established policies and procedures to resolve production, quality and
accounting issues more effectively
Trained and monitored support staff
Cerwin-Vega, Inc. (Simi Valley, Ca)
Buyer/Planner 1996-2002
Selected to be the lead buyer for the New Products Team to work closely
with engineering, sales and marketing and quality control departments to
facilitate an efficient research and development process
Established bids and contracts with suppliers/service providers
Researched and initiated contact with new suppliers both overseas and
within the U.S., resulting in cost savings on essential parts of up to 50%
Responsible for the cost and time efficient procurement of inventory
parts, capital equipment, sales and marketing products, and shop supplies.
Degrees/Certifications:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management, Malibu CA
Bachelors of Science in Business Management, Graduated with honors
Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management, Malibu CA
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Institute of Supply Management