PROCUREMENT / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Control Costs and Implement Continuous Improvements Cross-functional team leader and problem solver with Six Sigma Black Belt, experienced in all aspects of systems procurement and supply chain management. Motivated and detail oriented, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to break down complex topics into easily understood ideas. Work effectively multidisciplinary teams to achieve corporate objectives. Experience across aerospace, defense, and commercial industries.

1. ART STRACIONE 267.885.9058
Jamison, Pennsylvania, 18929 astracione@verizon.net
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PROCUREMENT / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Control Costs and Implement Continuous Improvements
Cross-functional team leader and problem solver with Six Sigma Black Belt, experienced in all aspects
of systems procurement and supply chain management. Motivated and detail oriented, utilizing strong
interpersonal skills to break down complex topics into easily understood ideas. Work effectively
multidisciplinary teams to achieve corporate objectives. Experience across aerospace, defense, and
commercial industries.
Technical Skills:
Contract Law, SAP ERP Systems, Should Cost Analysis, Components Engineering, Commodity
Experience Electro-Mechanical, Hybrid Circuits, Build to Print Materials, CAD Experience, Supplier
Quality Management Microsoft Office, Just In Time, Contract Negotiation, Statistical Process Control
Lean Manufacturing, Develop Statement of Work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GE POWER & WATER, Trevose, PA 2012 - 2016
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Lead commodity procurement activity for direct and indirect materials and services to achieve variable
cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership plans. Manage supplier selection, strategy
development, and other strategic functions.
 Developed and coordinated global procurement agreements maximizing leverage, reducing
material cost, improving delivery, and establishing partnerships with key suppliers.
 Decreased costs by $550K by executing and negotiating new contracts and improving cash position
with improved payment terms.
 Worked with Program Managers, Engineering and Business Leaders, establishing Sourcing as
primary contact at new program initiations.
 Reduced purchase order cycle time from 5 days to 1 day, and Days to Pay (DTP) invoices from 75
days to 2 days after taking team lead setting up suppliers on ARIBA business to business (B2P)
system.
 Executed $700K savings on single source materials, collaborating with Engineering, Program
Managers, and Quality to develop RFPs, identify suppliers, review quotes, and approve new sources
for materials.
 Established new processes streamlining work flow, including supplier set-up, urgent request
processing, and developing and implementing tracking tool for contract status and metric s
measurement.
 Facilitated Supplier Performance Management Program interviews, metrics, and reporting,
enabling continuous improvement of services between GE and suppliers.
COBHAM DEFENSE SYSTEMS, Lansdale, PA 2009 - 2012
Subcontracts Manager
Performed strategic sourcing and supplier management for DOD subcontracts and services through
negotiations and contract and spend management techniques.
 Generated savings of $1.1M by executing and negotiating new multi-year contracts maximizing
leverage, reducing material cost, improving delivery, and establishing partnerships with key
suppliers.
 Led teams on "Should Cost Analysis" and "Source Development".
 Provided weekly milestone updates, reviewing suppliers working on high priority contracts.

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AGUSTA-WESTLAND AEROSPACE, Philadelphia, PA 2006 – 2009
Procurement Manager
Managed / directed global procurement team within annual operating budget of $2.3M. Supported
military and commercial helicopter production facilities in United States and internationally with annual
spend volume of $350M.
 Reduced repair cycle from 90 day down to 30 days, developing and improving processes and work
flow for repair of critical aircraft parts.
 Developed and implemented kitting, just-in-time delivery program with supplier for C-class
hardware reducing inventory, shrinking vendor base, and eliminating shortages.
 Negotiated extension on existing contract for Helicopter blades, producing 20% savings from 2-
year production forecast.
LOCKHEED MARTIN, Cherry Hill NJ
Global Commodity Manager
Procurement and Subcontract Manager
GE AIRCRAFT ENGINES, Seattle, WA
Inventory Manager
Purchasing Manager
Supplier Quality Engineer
Senior Buyer / Subcontract Administrator
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Business Administration, Widener University, Philadelphia PA
Associate of Science (AS), Mechanical Engineering Technology, Penn Institute of Technology,
Philadelphia, PA
GE Professional Development:
Leadership Skills | Leading Cross-Functional Teams | Service Contracts | Certified Purchasing Manager
(CPM) | Legal Terms & Conditions
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Blackbelt | Continuous Improvement Certification | Federal Acquisitions Regulations
(FAR/DFAR) | Inventory Management Certification
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Top Secret Security Clearance
PERSONAL
Private Pilot | Aviation Museum Guide