Jason

About Jason

I am a results-driven, multi-functional Supply Chain Management professional with more than seven years of successful contract, program and supplier management experience. I plan, organize, and facilitate the strategic acquisition of materials and services of technical and/or contractual complexity. I am a member of a cross-functional commodity team where I use analytically formulated, and comprehensive supply chain management strategies. I am frequently the leader and/or facilitator of major commodity team projects. I provide significant financial contributions and major process improvements to the Supply Chain through effective contract negotiations and execution of major process improvement projects.

Experience

1. Purchasing Specialist

   Textron Aviation

   Jan 2015 — Present

   Drive cost savings and program efficiencies through contract negotiations and program management. •Drive the supplier and part selection process by initiating requests for quotation and /or contract proposal and analyze pricing from potential suppliers.•Work with Engineering, Operation, Finance, Aftermarket and other internal organizations to ensure specifications and Statement of Works are sufficient for required goods and/or services. •Deploy material strategy, including drafting/managing purchase agreements to develop strategic and key suppliers for both goods and services.•Perform on-time delivery analysis to monitor supplier’s quality and reliability in supporting required delivery schedules.•Review supplier contract and program proposals and participate/lead in the proposal and negotiation process. •Utilize process tools such as SAP, SAP Sourcing and MRP.•Identify opportunities and strategies to reduce risk and cost while adding value and opportunity.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor's degree

  2002 — 2007

• The University of Kansas

  Minor

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Pricing
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Aerospace
• Lean Manufacturing
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Management
• Budgets
• Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Performance Metrics
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Crm