Robert Ferrick
Address: 3221 Pine Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania 16504
Mobile: 8144500989
Email: robertferrick@gmail.com
Senior Buyer
Qualifications Profile
Results-driven, detail-oriented, and performance–focused professional with over 20 years of experience in procurement and materials management. Skilled at administering and negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts; conducting financial and value analysis; handling incoming and outgoing shipments; as well as streamlining internal purchasing procedures to decrease costs and increase company profits. Adept at conceptualizing and implementing strategic initiatives toward workflow improvement and organizational growth. Knowledgeable of just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing principle and government-rated orders; complemented with proven expertise in capital equipment purchasing (engine lathes, grinders, coordinate measuring machine, laser tracker, as well as impact tester and tensile tester) and raw material purchasing (forgings, castings, billets, ingots, alloy steel, and non-ferrous alloys). Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ERP software (SyteLine Versions 6 and 9).
Core Competencies
Inventory Control
Regulatory Compliance
Customer Service and Relations
Vendor Management
Problem Identification and Resolution
Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership
Professional Experience
Ellwood National Forge - Irvine, PA
Buyer Sep 2011–Present
Take full charge of quoting, creating, and issuing purchase orders for goods and services, while guiding vendors regarding their vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs in the plant.
Determine future product offerings by performing detailed research regarding the possible selection of customers as well as upcoming technological trends.
Work closely with suppliers to consistently acquire essential inventory items throughout the year within the company budget.
Discovered the gages needed for current product lines by setting proper stock levels and the certification frequency to support the production which eliminated the suspension of on-time shipment due to lack of certified gages.
Successfully lessened the downtime of machine repairs by cooperating with the Maintenance Department to distinguish long lead time repair components for each machine and procured the appropriate quantities to be stocked as critical spares.
Collaborated with the Production Department in identifying and replacing tooling to decrease overall costs involving initial tooling costs, cycle time, and tool life; thereby enhancing production performance.
Adecco (GE Transportation) - Erie, PA
Contract Buyer Mar 2011–Sep 2011
Held responsibility in managing the procurement of obsolete electronics.
Cultivated professional long-term supplier relationships involving the resolution of non-technical contract issues.
Fulfilled key assigned functions such as reviewing supplier proposals, negotiating price, preparing formal business case justifications, and suggesting contract placements.
Ensured supplier compliance with delivery schedules, payment provisions, applicable laws, and contract data reporting requirements.
Earlier Career
Reddog Industries, Inc. - Erie, PA
Materials Manager | Purchasing Agent
PHB Machining Division - Fairview, PA
Buyer
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Management, with Focus on Entrepreneurship
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Indiana, PA
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Institute for Supply Management: 2008
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