Stephen D'Amour: Buyer in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Stephen D'Amour
Buyer
Rancho Cucamonga | United States
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Work experience
Arlon Electronic Materials Division now a part of Rogers Corporation
Buyer | 09/2005 - Current
Purchase of all raw materials/supplies for manufacturing, R&D, G&A in accordance with supply agreements
Work with vendors to obtain material specifications, current pricing and analyze pricing for volume discounts
Meet with and evaluate potential new vendors. Assist in contract negotiations with vendors, as required. Evaluate and assist in improvement of vendor performance where possible.
Optimize raw material inventory levels to meet manufacturing demands and management guidelines
Ensure that manufacturing schedules and customer orders are not missed due to lack of raw materials.
Participate in kaizen events as a part of lean manufacturing improvements throughout the organization in order to minimize waste and optimize production
Participate in daily production meetings and provide support between production and purchasing to assure availability of raw materials supplies
Assist in handling logistics functions
Utilize ERP system information needed to support purchasing function. Record and enter purchase orders on ERP system
Work with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure incoming raw materials certifications and compliance
Coordinate return of discrepant material to supplier and participate in subsequent discussions on reducing quality problems
Oversee receiving operations and coordinate through Quality Assurance
Education history
Valley View High School
Dipoloma | 1992 - 1996
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