1. LISA KEARNEY
1017 Englewood Ct, Summerville,SC29483 | C: 843-568-4232 | dolradboz@yahoo.com
Summary
General
Manage the day-to-day activities of the Materials Group.
Perform all duties in a professional, legal, and ethical manner.
Supportsafety and losscontrol policies, procedures,and objectives.
Adhere to and support Company's environmental management system.
Develop and track departmental budget and maintain expenditureswithin budgetconstraints.
Establish job responsibilitiesand objectives, trackand measure performance, provide feedbackand plan for the
development of subordinates.
Maintain open and effective lines of communication with OperationsPlanning and Scheduling,Maintenance and
Engineering departmentsand allProduction areasto foster excellent overall Operations' performance.
Identify cost savings and reduce expendituresfor operation materials,supplies,and contractor services.
Specific
Reviewall incoming requisitions for adequate purchasing descriptions, required delivery information, and priority code.
Obtain competitive bidsand place orders in accordance with Company policies.
Expedite purchase ordersas needed to ensure timely deliveries.
Provide information to all departments concerning specifications,lead timesand other requested information to support
their needs.
Set up service contractsand purchase ordersas needed to supportdaily operations.
Provide vendor liaison to support operation requirements.
In conjunction with the Production and/or Process designee, coordinate shipmentsof rawmaterialsto support production
requirements.Assist in the monitoring of inventorylevelsto ensure adequate supply.
Manage off-shiftemergencypurchasing in supportof production and maintenance general operations.
Negotiate and manage supply contractsand contractor servicesto fulfill operational requirements.
Identifyspecific problem areas and manage implementation ofimprovementsin the areasmaterial departmentactivities
in general to streamline operations and minimize waste.
Warehouse

2. Evaluate spare partsrequirements and maintain adequate inventories ofmaintenance spare parts,maintenance
supplies, production support materials, and administrative supplies.
Reviewand dispose of inactive or obsolete inventory with the concurrence ofusing departmentsand in accordance with
Company policy.
Receiving
Ensure timely and accurate receipt of incoming materials.
Maintain timelymovement of direct materials to appropriate receiving departments.
Provide managerialsupport asneeded to develop, implementand maintain effective purchasing and warehouse control
methods consistent with the achievement of company objectives.
Assist in the support of alloperational area shutdowns related to major capital projects, extensive equipmentrepairs and
or modifications,and other work asrequired.
Plan and implement programs, proceduresand techniquesto continuouslyimprove our warehouse inventorycontroland
accuracy.
Highlights
Management skills Computer proficient
Procurement specialist with over 28 years of Reportsgeneration and analysis
experience Contract auditing
Purchasing ability Training and development
Excel in Negotiating
Quick learner
Accomplishments
Started with current companyin February, 2007 as a Buyer and promoted to Materials Manager sixmonths later.
Process Improvement
Created new departmental procedures manual.
Assess organizational training needs.
Competitive Analysis
Perform competitive analysis to make recommendations for future company growth.
Oversee team of 5 purchasing professionalsand warehouse as well asone administrative assistant.
Negotiated materialscost savings of approximately $2,000,000 two years in a row.
Other years averaged a minimum of $51,000 - $500,00 in cost savingsfor self.
Experience
Materials Manager 02/2007 to Current
Showa Denko Carbon, Inc Ridgeville,SC
Source newvendorsfor purchasing needs.

3. Oversee bidding processes.
Recruit highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
Organize and prioritize projects.
Built competitive bidding environment with broad range ofsuppliers.
Evaluate staffperformance against expectations.
maintain Policyand Procedure Manual.
Assistant to Procurement and Contracts
Palmetto Bridge Constructors
Ensured Certificatesof Insurance documents were current for all Contractors.
Worked closelywith Contractors in the bidding process.
Purchased cellphonesfor allemployees required to carry one.
Maintained and kept Contractsand revisionscurrentand up to date.
Other duties as required.
Buyer - Government
Hagemeyer North America
Purchased items required bymilitary bases in Puerto Rico and North Carolina.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Management
Southern Wesleyan University
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
05/2003 to 11/2006
Charleston,SC
01/2001 to 05/2003
Charleston,SC
1999
Charleston,SC, United States