1. D. Janie Lipscomb CPM
2324 Greenland Drive
Dallas, Texas 75228
469-236-0032
Janie.lipscomb@outlook.com
Objective: Senior Purchasing Professional
Summary:
Experienced Purchasing Professional, strategic planning and technical procurement with a broad commodity background
Experienced negotiatorand inventory manager.
Reduced material cost and increased product quality.
Improved supplier performance and relationships.
Results oriented, technically versatile, reputation for work ethic, customer relations and teamwork.
Professional Experience:
Procurement Specialist – Oracle 12r
Creation Technologies – Plano, Texas / Aerotech Staffing February 2016 - Present
Purchasing material for the production of large retail equipment using a variety of procurement strategies – Kan Ban, VMI,
direct procurement
Streamlining improvement for process of receiving and inspection
Identifying shortages and expediting material for coverage.
Buyer, Planner, Material Analyst - Oracle Data System
Goodman Networks - Plano, Texas 2010-2015
Responsible for direct and indirect materials
Analyzed and Managed material levels in corporate warehouse and 5 remote warehouses
Managed material distribution, inter organization transfers
Generated transactions to relieve inventory balances
Generated transactions to transfer inventory from supplier inventory to warehouse stock balance
Identified and verified demands for inventory with supply chain, project management or construction managers
Participated in verifying annual physical inventory
Generated requests for cycle counts
Purchased material for cellular sites and towers Major material and Minor- $2.7 MIL annual
Managed company rentals –Heavy Equipment Lifts, cranes- $2 MIL annual
Negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers and upper management.
Conducted supplier performance reviews
Reconciled disputed invoices. Coordinated payment requests with accounting dept.
Supplied materials to cell sites and tower sites per sales orders
Managed material distribution, inter organization transfers and allocations
Championed special projects
Buyer for Communication and Satellite system- Deltek Data System
General Dynamics - Superior Tech Staffing (Richardson, Texas) 2010
∙ Purchased inventory and project materials for satellite systems.
∙ Purchased MRO and indirect tools and supplies for satellite construction and repair.
∙ Selected Suppliers and negotiated terms and conditions.
∙ Streamlined procedures and improved processes.
Buyer for baggage handling systems and package sorting system – SAP R/3 data Systems
Siemens/PDS Tech - Irving, Texas 2008-2009
∙ Purchased mechanical and electrical installation labor for airport and Postal construction.
∙ Purchased MRO and indirect materials for airport projects and USPS.
∙ Selected Suppliers and develop new sources.Negotiate terms and service level.
∙ Provided materials and labor for local manufacturing and remote installation.
∙ Identified cost reductions with process improvements.
2. Commodity Responsible, Program Responsible Senior Buyer – SAP R/3 data Systems
Recaro Aircraft Seating / Administaff - Fort Worth, Texas 2007
∙ Established and Maintained supply chain for American Airlines 777 Full Flat program and 787 program
∙ Defined timelines for milestones, support project managers and engineers.
∙ Provided material for established testing and development. Responsible all facets of First Article Inspection.
∙ Identified cost reductions and process improvements.
Buyer, Planner, Distribution - ASI Profit Maker
Dart Business Accessories Manufacturing - Dallas, Texas 2006-2007
∙ Planned and generated purchase orders for production material and MRO supplies.
∙ Selected suppliers and developed new sources.
∙ Supervised raw material warehouse,material and personnel.
∙ Provided reduced pricing and reduced costs for all material.
∙ Obtained quotes,purchase tooling and dies, while maintaining status ofFirst Articles.
∙ Verified incoming invoices and provided correct business unit disposition.
Buyer/Planner, Contract Manufacturing – Made2Manage Data Systems, M2M
Valere Power/Snelling Personnel - Richardson, Texas 2005-2006
∙ Generated and managed delivery dates for purchase orders for material and product.
∙ Standardized procedures for supply chain management. Create cost reduction and service improvement.
Senior Buyer/Planner – SAP Data Systems
Ericsson/Corestaff - Plano, Texas 2004-2005
∙ Responsible for purchasing and sourcing commodities for multiple domestic and international Cellular Sites.
∙ Duties included cost negotiations,quotation analysis, supplier selection and MRP inventory managed
∙ Managed material requirements for multi Domestic & International office and sites.
∙ Established and monitored vendor managed inventory. Initiated, created and managed purchase orders, pricing
and supplier selection.
∙ Introduced cost reduction strategies on assigned commodities.
∙ Worked closely with site development engineers & suppliers to eliminate excess site inventory deliveries.
∙ Coordinated use of material for production and sales orders from distribution centers.
∙ Monitored material requirements with international suppliers.
∙ Coordinated new purchases with stock excess material reducing excess stock inventory.
Buyer/Planner – Contract Manufacturing – SAP R/3 Data Systems
Samsung Telecom/Prostaff - Plano, Texas 2003-2004
∙ Managed Repair/Reclamation process for wireless telephones.
∙ Reduced Surplus inventory while maintaining production schedule.
∙ Initiated & managed purchase orders,pricing and supplier selection.
∙ Coordinated use of material for production and sales orders.
∙ Managed process and inventory at contract manufacturing suppliers.
∙ Recognized for teamwork, creativity and resourcefulness abilities.
Buyer/Planner, Contract Manufacturing – Oracle 11i Data Systems
ALCATEL - Plano, Texas 2000 - 2001
∙ Initiated, generated and analyzed RFQ’s and RFP’s from sub contract manufacturers.
∙ Transferred product from in-plant production to Contract Manufacturers.
∙ Generated and managed delivery dates for purchase orders.
∙ Standardized and published processes and procedures for supply chain management.
∙ Established and monitored supply chain for production and contract manufacturers.
∙ Determined priority and initiate material releases on allocated material.
∙ Verified and reacted to forecasted demands with MRP and un-forecasted demands.
∙ Provided documentation and monitor Engineering Change Orders thru transfer processes.
∙ Shared responsibility as Project Manager.
∙ Verified received materials met specifications dictated by drawings, prints or established procedures.
Education:
AAS in Digital Electronics, Honors Grad – Eastfield College, Mesquite,Texas
Pursued Business Administration Degree – Amberton College, Garland, Texas
Professional Certification:
Certified Purchasing Manager – 1998CPM, NAPM - ISM APICS {completed all modules/tested module 1 complete}
Skills:
Advanced Excel, Look ups,Pivot Tables, Word.
SAP and Oracle LYNC