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Edward Hearn III

Location
bourbonnais, IL (US)
Work Category
Purchasing - Procurement
Interests
Job opportunities

About Me

Energentic and professional buyer looking for Purchasing/Management position. I have over 10 years experience buying raw material, steel, alum, brass, etc...as well as custom fabricated parts, cylinders, valves, and springs. Always looking for new ways to save money and negoitate with suppliers. I Currently looking to obtain CPM(Certified Purchasing Management Certificate)

Work Experience

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2009
    bradley, IL (US)
    Buyer
    Peddinghaus
    •Developed easy & efficient quote method for purchase of raw materials

    •Purchase OEM material & supplies in excess of over $25 million yearly

    •Used MRP planning to schedule material & issue blanket orders for cost savings

    •Researched & selected suppliers using internet, networking, & referrals

    •Resolved non-conforming material issues with mfg & suppliers for credit & return

    •Expedited material & changed delivery dates of material according to productions needs using various reports

    •Worked with engineering and suppliers for smooth transition of engineering change-orders for mfg

  • Apr 2002 - Dec 2004
    valparaiso, IN (US)
    Buyer
    Gortrac Div of A&A mfg
    •Implemented cost savings programs that reduced material costs by 20%

    •Purchased all material ($5 million annually) for mfg and office use.

    •Used Lean Mfg. concepts to reduce lead time for delivery of raw materials

    •Developed cost effective and time saving purchasing guidelines/procedures

    •Negotiated contracts for reduced costs

    •Set up consignment/vendor stock agreements for inventory including fasteners, fittings, electrical, packaging, & other MRO material






  • Apr 1995 - Dec 2001
    east chicago, IN (US)
    Steelworker
    LTV Steel
    •Worked various jobs in production and Maintenance

    •Trained as forklift oprator/ remote control crane production and Maintenance

    •Worked as a Maintenance Tech electrical(MTE)troubeshooting & repairing equipment problems with production lines


  • Nov 1988 - Apr 1995
    chicago heights, IL (US)
    Supply Supervisor
    Thrall Car Mfg
    •$250,000 savings first year of work in field & continued success

    •Set up & managed company supply area with emphasis on cost containment & low inventory

    •Purchased safety, welding, & MRO supply

    •Negotiated with suppliers for exchange of obsolete inventory

    •Worked with manufacturing representatives and suppliers to shop problems


Education

  • 1990 - 1992
    Bachelor's - Business
    GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
  • 1982 - 1985
    Associate's - Business
    Prairie State College