20+ years of outstanding performance in Procurement, Material Analyst, and Inventory Control Management.

1. GLORIA E. TRIPP
748 Southwood CT., Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Cell Phone: 248-821-7344 Email: gloria_tripp@yahoo.com
Linkedin Public Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gloria-tripp/9/b14/29b
Job Objective: SEEKING A PERMANENT PROCUREMENT / PRODUCTION CONTROL POSITION
Summary: A hardworking, pro-active procurement professional with a positive attitude. Possessing over fifteen
strong years in purchasing and inventory management with a proven ability to manage the vendor / supplier base to reduce lead
times and costs where ever possible. Results driven and able to use initiative to develop effective solutions to supply chain
problems, while having a dynamic approach to work and getting things done efficiently.
Areas of Expertise: Negotiating, Material Supply Solutions, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management &
Estimating.
Computer Skills: SAP, Jobscope, SYSPRO, INFOR, MRP & ERP, CHRYSLER & FORD Application Systems, Lotus
Notes, Outlook
Experience:
02/2014 -03/2015 Purchasing Analyst / Production Control Atlas Copco – Auburn Hills, MI
• Purchased all detailed component drawings at or below required budgets for project
• Often negotiated earlier deliveries than originally requested at no additional costs
• Daily management of Project Managers’ procurement activities in AtTask
• Travelled to core suppliers as needed to perform on-site collaborations and periodic quality checks.
• Processed weekly reports for departments ie: Weekly Unfulfilled Requirements, A/P Variances, etc.
• Provided guidance and training to new hire employees in all departments as required
06/2013 – 02/2014 Purchasing Manager K&K Stamping – St. Clair Shores, MI
• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating contracts for: raw materials, packaging, outside services (ie: platers,
coaters, and heat treating), office supplies, building maintenance repairs, and capital equipment.
• Significantly reduced transportation costs, carrying costs, and inventory management costs.
• Maintained strong vendor relationships and increased on-time deliveries to 99%
• Reduced raw material costs by 20% within first four months of employment.
• Reduced monthly invoice variations to an average of less than one per month
• Maintain and monitor production floor KanBan system
03/2013 – 06/2013 Parts Material Analyst Ciber (On-Site at Ford) - Southfield, MI
• Managed purchased parts for prototype programs from kick-off to plant production – 35wk average
• Worked with Engineering to ensure JIT part arrivals and Work Order Changes etc for all aspects of prototype build
09/2008 – 02/2013 Buyer / Planner Seatrax, Inc. – Houston, TX
• Responsible for component part purchasing and planning just in time deliveries per Bill of Materials requirements for all:
electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic crane parts.
• Sourced and purchased MRO materials as needed including: tools, safety equipment, welding supplies, janitorial
supplies, electrical parts, and paints.
• Monitored open orders to assure delivery schedule met for just-in-time delivery.
01/2007 – 9/2008 Buyer / Team Leader SDE Business Partnering – Troy, MI
05/2005 - 12/2006 Buyer / Expeditor (Contract - Viscon Staffing)
• Developed and implemented commodity strategies in categories of: welding, plumbing, safety, & electrical supplies with
an annual spend of 45M.
• Monitored and mentored team of 14 buyers in various performance areas.
• Maintained average monthly cost savings of 100k on 7M annual spot buy spend.
• Obtained departmental lowest past due delivery percentage, maintaining an average of less than 1% for 2yrs.
• Teamed with commodity manager and vendor managed services with sourcing issues and various projects as required.
11/2003 – 10/2005 Purchasing Analyst Guardian Automotive – Warren, MI
2/2000 – 10/2002 MRO Buyer/Tool Crib Supervisor/Security Supervisor Davis Tool & Eng – Detroit, MI

2. EDUCATION: Davenport University