Dawn Dunbar

About Dawn Dunbar

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Strategic Purchasing Manager & Inventory Controls Manager…

Experience

1. Purchasing Inventory Control Manager

   ATI Systems (Acoustic Technology, Inc.)

   Nov 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Oversee $3M annual procurement portfolio supporting manufacturing and project-based production operations, including electronics and hardware programs. • Reduced excess inventory by 20% by negotiating project-based supply agreements with key suppliers. • Improved leadtime by 45 days by implementing streamline processes with global suppliers. • Lead domestic and international sourcing initiatives that improved supplier performance and reduced production cycle times.• Drive demand forecasting and inventory optimization strategies to maintain production continuity and prevent stockouts.• Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing agreements, securing competitive terms, and mitigating cost increases. • Oversee logistics coordination and supplier performance metrics to ensure on-time delivery.• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Finance to align procurement strategy with operational goals.

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Outlook
• Decision Making
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Procurement Contracts
• Marketing
• Customer Satisfaction
• Oracle
• Access
• Communication
• Purchase Orders
• Drafting Agreements
• Budgets
• Sow
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Contract Management
• Project Delivery
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Telecommunications
• Microsoft Access
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Rfp
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Policy
• Sap Products
• Management
• Contractual Agreements
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Networking
• Nda
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Sap
• Contract Negotiation