Graham Barton

About Graham Barton

Dedicated and driven purchasing and supply chain professional with over 25 years of…

Experience

1. Senior Buyer Planner

   Cristek

   Jul 2020 — Present · Carson City, NV, US

   Proficient understanding of components used in military aerospace applications and of DFAR requirements and QMS policies managing the organization’s supply chain to support all aspects of development, production, and test activities in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment.Communicating with both distributors and component manufacturers to quote, negotiate, place and monitor orders supporting the organization’s production schedule.Identifying alternate sources of supply when schedules are impacted by material lead-time constraints. Supporting supplier qualification activities as needed.Supporting bid and proposal efforts with quotations and cost and lead-time estimates.Developing and updating production schedules to support requirements.Providing coordination and communication with production supervisors to handle scheduling conflicts.Communicating shipment information to customer service.Analyzing forecasts and materials requirements.Creating and revising purchase orders for raw materials and sub-contractors in support of production requirements.Tracking due dates to ensure timely deliveries and revising purchase orders as needed.Responsible for keeping raw material inventory levels at company specific goals.Facilitating and managing regular communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.Expediting the resolution of issues relating to the product and/or delivery.Interacting with suppliers for quotations, and to follow up on purchases.Evaluation and management of suppliers on the basis of price, quality, service and availability.Participation in cross-functional teams to implement cost, quality, supplier and comparison documents.Purchasing and planning of electronic components, custom metal fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and / or complex electrical components and assemblies.Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

Education

• University of South Wales

  HNC, Business

  1996 — 1998

• Barry College

  GCSE A Level, CONSUMER LAW

  1988 — 1989

• The Norton Knatchbull School

  4 GCSE 'O' Levels, High School

  1977 — 1981

• Glendale Community College - Professional Development Center

  Certificates in, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Leadership & Management, Advanced Excel 2007

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Writing
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Erp
• Materials Management
• Change Management
• As9100
• Clear Thinking
• Sourcing
• Kanban / Pull System Implementation
• Organization
• Supplier Collaboration
• Business Process Improvement
• Aerospace
• Inventory
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Strong Work Ethic
• Global Sourcing
• Aviation
• Customer Service
• Supply Management
• Military
• Point
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Aircraft
• Public Speaking
• Time Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cost Reduction
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Reduction Strategies
• Analysis
• Supplier on-Boarding
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain