Charles L. Slack
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
E-Mail (x8v3z9@r.postjobfree.com )
SUMMARY
Over 20 plus years experience as a Buyer /Purchasing/Project manager and Cost Estimating.
Experience:
09/17/2010 MPI
Responding to RFQ’s, for metal stampings. Receive prints for steel stampings work up what the material stock size will be for stamping dies (work up tool line ups and strip layouts) figure tonnage required to stamp part, estimate Gross wt. and Net wt. of parts.
2001-2009 Minowitz Manufacturing Co.
Buyer/Project Manager
Supplying items to the US Military and 1st Tier suppliers of items for the military
(BAE, L 3, TACOM). I was project manager of up to 20 different jobs on a continuous basis.
As project manager would work up cost estimate on all aspects of project, was responsible for requesting quotes for all items required for the job. Also negotiate purchase orders, contracts on services, material, machine parts and castings. As buyer I worked closely with vendors to negotiate settlements on rejected or defective material, working closely with internal Engineering, QC, manufacturing as well customers to manage projects from start to finish.
*Completed a high profile Mine Roller project for the Military on time and below budget
By 7%.
*I have used purchasing software such as Pentagon purchasing software for Buying and
RFQ’s.
*Have developed and maintained reliable relationship with suppliers.
*Worked closely with vendors to review their performance ratings.
*Required vendors to supply current and future market pricing to ensure best price.
*Strong oral and written communication.
*Ability to understand engineering documents and read blueprints.
*Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
1999-2001 Lapeer Stamping
Cost Estimator
Respond to request for quotes from Ford, GM and Chrysler estimating the costs of labor, material to produce stampings, assemblies. Requesting and selecting tooling companies to produce dies for stampings.
1984-1999 Almco Metal Stamping
Purchase Manager/ Cost Estimator
Estimate the material and labor cost to produce stampings and assemblies. Respond
to request for quotes. Responsible to procure all items including, but not limited to
Office supplies, material to produce stampings, and maintenance items. Negotiate
Contracts as well as price reductions.
*Started a work crib to keep track of inventory and consumable items.
The work crib reduce emergency buys on items that were already in stock
By 30%
Education:
High School Graduate in 1973
2 years of college class work in Business Management Program currently pursuing Degree.
Willing to Relocate
Willing to Travel