Patrick Broeker: in Oceanside, CA

• Provide front line support of procurement activities for outsourced services on commercial supply chain teams • Support end-to-end processes for indirect procurement, from identifying and onboarding suppliers, to monitoring deliverables and resolving invoicing issues, and everything in between • Manage standard operating procedures, statements of work, master service agreements, and supply chain contracts • Regularly present to internal stakeholders and supply chain leadership on the status and any issues affecting supply chain engagements • Collaborate and communicate with suppliers, legal teams, program management, engineering, business operations, and internal stakeholders to understand business area needs, perform market research, and assist in the execution of the procurement strategy • Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support their implementation to drive supply chain improvements

• Review and enter purchase requisitions for production and non-production items into ERP system • Obtain the best pricing, delivery, service, and quality • Monitor delivery statuses and expedite purchase orders as necessary • Maintain the accuracy of all MRO Purchasing Orders in AS400 system • Review and manage existing suppliers' performance to meet company standards • Monitor on-time delivery, cost savings, lead-time reduction and quality levels • Research and investigate cost reduction opportunities for assigned projects • Identify and qualify new sources of supply for existing components and subassemblies • Visit existing and potential suppliers at their facilities to develop working relationships and access capabilities • Negotiate contracts with assigned suppliers, monitor, and manage suppliers' performance • Review and publish monthly purchasing activity and financial reports for assigned suppliers

• Plan, manage, coordinate, and supervise all phases of construction projects from conceptual development through final construction on a timely and economical basis • Execute the organization, scheduling, and implementation of projects • Evaluate and determine appropriate construction methods and the most cost-effective plan and schedule • Coordinate and manage people, materials, equipment, budgets, schedules, and contracts • Oversee the delivery and use of materials, tools, and equipment; and the quality of construction, worker productivity, and safety • Direct and monitor the performance of all trade contractors and construction activities ensuring that all work is completed on schedule and in accordance with engineering and architectural drawings / specifications, and prevailing building codes • Provide site inspections and provide daily progress reports • Propose solutions

• Place high volume orders for retail and promotional licensed products with multiple overseas vendors • Manage short lead-time orders for samples and product with emphasis on meeting quality standards and delivery targets • Vendor sourcing and product development • Manage pricing, production lead-time, and product delivery • Liaison with overseas vendors, global sourcing agency, and quality control • Work with Logistics, freight forwarders, and consolidators to arrange and book shipments • Create container loading spreadsheet (CSS) to track order processing • Allocate product freight costs and maximize shipment container space • Communicate delivery schedules and program details to Sales and Marketing departments • Input and maintain ship dates, pricing, and P.O. detail in order database • Monitor vendor Work in Process (WIP) reports • Process vendor invoices, packing lists, and other shipping related documents • Work with Sales Department on large-scale promotion programs • Work with Shipping and Receiving Departments on product availability and inventory related issues

• Coordinated production and sales of new products with vendors, Engineering, and Sales Departments • Ordered, tracked, and expedited service parts shipments with both domestic and overseas vendors • Prepared and distributed daily reports containing parts, models, sales, and pricing information • Designed and maintained multiple databases • Performed annual competitive market analysis • Created quarterly vendor performance reports, or as required • Provided part specifications for US Customs classification and clearance • Developed purchasing guidelines and repair program procedures • Facilitated processing of service manuals, supplements, operating instructions, and part change notices • Researched quality issues and customer inquiries using schematic diagrams and service literature • Negotiated and monitored cost of goods • Reconciled inventory