Leann Key-Wallace

Experience

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  U.S. Air Force Reserve

  Dec 2004 - Jan 2013

  Intelligence Analyst

  Research, review, and present relevant and current mission data to aircrews, deploying personnel, and base commander. Create and present annual training presentations for internal and external training requirements.- Developed and maintained Minimum Intelligence Document List (MIDL) database for office use to ensure up-to-date intel procedures and practices were being used- Created quick reference materials for security personnel to improve response time and accuracy identifying potential threats during base training operations- Managed unit newcomer orientation and mentorship Show less

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  Hardware Specialty Co., Inc.

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2012

  Purchasing Assistant

  Assisted buyers by providing price quotes, order forecasting, entering purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving invoicing errors. Responsible for three product lines. Performed stock transfers between branches as directed and according to need.- Reduced training time for new assistants from 1 week to 2 days

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  Adcole Corporation

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2015

  Buyer

  Responsible for the review and order of internal customer requests for products ranging from raw materials to assemblies to office supplies. Create, develop, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Negotiate with suppliers on price and quality requirements to meet organizational needs.- Member of cross-functional ISO team, performing audits for ISO:9001 and ISO:14001, and ensuring company written procedures meet ISO requirements- Changed order distribution process to improve efficiency and reduce paper usage in PO distribution by 20%- Negotiated pricing for breakroom supplies with local vendor to reduce annual costs by 30%- Created procedure documentation for purchasing department Show less

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  DataCon

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2016

  Senior Buyer

  Using BOMs assess purchasing requirements to fulfill customer orders. Materials include; cables, wiring, fasteners, PCB, IC, resistors, connectors, and various other components. Reference costed BOM used in quoting process to achieve additional savings where possible when placing orders. Review and resolve NMR and receiving issues as they arise. Purchase MRO products to aid manufacturing floor in continued production. Set-up orders for outside processes, to include testing and PCB coatings.Create and review weekly purchase order and daily outside process reports for use by purchasing department and organization management. Show less

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  Walker Magnetics Group

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Purchasing

  Purchasing and Production Planner and CoordinatorPurchase products for manufacture based on sales orders, job reports, and MRO reports. Review reorder reports to maintain stock levels and standard products. Schedule job production of standard products. Maintain, review, and negotiate VMI programs with suppliers. Work with Plant Managers in MA and OH to match production schedules and customer expedites.

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  Merck Millipore

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Production Planner - Temp

  Plan the manufacture of finished goods and subassembly materials to meet stock and MTO demand for product. Review raw material levels with purchasing as necessary. Coordinate with production floor and network planning to ensure that jobs are on target to meet customer demand and relay any applicable existing or foreseeable delays.

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  TevTech, LLC

  May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Purchasing Agent - Temp

  Using BOMs and drawings, acquire material for custom manufacturing. Obtain RFQ for material; expedite orders based on customer requirements and floor priority. Update soft and hard copy BOMs with PO and receiving information as needed.Source new suppliers as needed.

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  HITEC Sensor Developments, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2020

  Sr Buyer

  Purchase parts and services per ERP, MRO, and R&D requirementsMaintain current AVL with either quality surveys or ISO certification Coordinate credits and repairs for non-conforming materialsTrack and expedite open orders to meet customer requirementsOrganize international intercompany material transfers to minimize customs and production delays

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  CompuGain

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2021

  Sr Buyer - Contract for Leidos

  Resolved over $1,000,000 of invoicing issuesCleared extraneous orders from system in preparation for MRP transitionSupported vendors in establishing credentials on new supplier portal

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  JVT Advisors

  Feb 2021 - May 2021

  Buyer - Contract for Anika Therapeutics

  Supported Indirect and Direct Purchasing functionsMaintained Class IV ASL and new supplier creation

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  Anika

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Buyer / Planner

  Trained incoming personnel in Direct and Indirect PurchasingCreated information packet for warehouse auditProvided paperwork and recordings for process auditsPursued consistent vendor communications to mitigate production impact due to supply chain delays

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  Digital Prospectors

  May 2022 - Nov 2023

  Contract Worker for MIT Lincoln Laboratory

  DFAR regulations for material bids: establishing bid windows, secure file transfers, ensuring equal treatment between suppliers, creating or acquiring memos of justification for single or sole source suppliers, creating files to justify winning bids and monitor losing bids, and monitoring monetary thresholds for appropriate sign-offs.Review engineering work requests; coordinate creation of document package; assess and request internal inventory; quote and procure shortages according to government compliance requirements; liaise between production and requestor(s) until product completion; insure proper return of excess material to inventory or programUtilize proper handling procedures for information (classification markings) and materials (ESD compliance)Resolve inspection reports, including parts defects and missing documentation Settle invoice discrepancies with suppliersAssist OPEN ERG with event logistics and development of community engagement programmingExperience with SAP, SRM, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Powerpoint, MS Word Show less

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  Harvard Bioscience

  Apr 2024 - Mar 2025

  Senior Buyer

  Improved data governance on designated product linesCollaborated on new part development and restructure of existing part manufacturing process Developed, maintained, and improved supplier relationships