Charles (Chuck) Heidel, C.P.M.

1401 144th PL SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012 ceah1970@gmail.com (425) 379-2846
OBJECTIVE
A position in the Procurement/Materials Management Field with a progressive orga
nization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
a A versatile purchasing professional with proven skills in locating, qualifying
and developing optimal sources of supply and strategic partners.
a Consistent producer of bottom line cost savings.
a Demonstrated ability to identify, recruit, develop and retain a strong staff.
a Skilled in establishing and improving policies and procedures, which have been
adapted to an organizationas, needs.
a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), original certificate awarded by the NAP
M (now ISM) in 1986.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aoptix Technologies, Inc., Campbell, CA
2005-2010
Senior Buyer
Managed all purchasing activities for this small (approximately 40 employees) af
ree air laser data communicationa company. Initially, also handled the shipping
, receiving stockroom and material planning functions. Drafted Policies and Pro
cedures for assigned functions. Drafted and negotiated Purchase Orders/Subcontr
acts including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFAR) flow-down clauses.
ARGONAUT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOSTER CITY, CA
2002-2004
Manager, Purchasing
Managed all purchasing activities for this manufacture of instruments designed t
o speed the time to market for new, synthesized, organic chemical compounds alon
g with consumable resins and reagents as companion products to the instruments.
Was brought in as part of an organizational restructuring where I replaced 3 bu
yers as a ahands ona Purchasing Manager. This restructuring was designed to upg
rade the purchasing position while, at the same time reducing costs. Achieved si
gnificant cost savings by improving the caliber of some of key suppliers and usi
ng extended ajust-in-timea purchase agreements. Produced annualized cost saving
s of approximately $2M/year on newest products (out of a $ 10M spend). Improved
the delivery performance of the key supplier in the UK of consumables from appr
oximately 55% to over 99%.
ELECTROGLAS, INC., San Jose, CA
2000-2001
Purchasing Manager
Managed all production purchasing for the world leader in semiconductor wafer pr
obe equipment. Participated in the conversion from Manman MRP software to SAP/O
racle software. Wrote/ rewrote Purchasing Policy and Procedures. Performed int
ernal audit function for other departments as an ISO auditor. Prepared for and
passed ISO/TUV audit. Trained buyer/planners. Supervised 11 buyers plus one ad
ministrative assistant. Was the key Materials Management auditor for the qualif
ication of new suppliers and the monitoring of existing suppliers.
LTD CERAMICS, INC. & LCL INTERNATIONAL. Newark & Menlo Park CA & Austin TX
1993 a" 2000
Purchasing Manager
Established and managed the first professional Purchasing, Receiving, Stores and
Tool Crib departments for these two fast growing companies. These companies ar
e involved primarily in manufacturing (from raw materials/chemicals) high purity
precision industrial ceramic components and turn key clean room assemblies for
the semiconductor equipment, medical and other high tech industries. During ten
ure the company(ies) grew over 600%.
REPLY CORPORATION, San Jose, CA
1991-1993
Procurement Specialist
Provided senior level procurement expertise as one of two purchasing professiona
ls at this small, fast growing Micro channel computer start up firm. Set up and
administered all software and O.E.M. contracts, procured most of the high dolla
r value components (disk drives, monitors, chassis, etc.), software and set up a
nd administered the main contract for JIT subcontract manufacturing.
TRIMBLE NAVIGATION, Sunnyvale CA 1990-1991
Purchasing Manager/Commodity Manager
Managed purchasing for this dynamic, leading edge producer of global positioning
systems (GPS). Coordinated activities of Trimbleas Japanese procurement depart
ment and liaison with joint venture partner, Pioneer Electric. Department enabl
ed a 1000% increase in production on one product line, in support of Operation D
esert Storm, well inside the lead-time for many component parts. Managed staff
of two commodity managers, 10 buyers and one admin.
SRI INTERNATIONAL (STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE), Menlo Park CA
1984-1990
Director Purchasing & Stores
Directed Purchasing, Sub-contracts and Stores for this large research, developme
nt and consulting institute with a procurement staff of 26 and a stores staff of
8. Second in line as manager of the travel section. Hired as PM in 1984, took
over stores in 1987 and subcontracts in 1989. SRI is a world leader in basic an
d applied research projects covering a wide area of fields including medical, ph
armaceuticals, robotics, communications, semiconductors, business consulting, ch
emicals, materials, etc.
a Managed complex domestic and international procurements in support of governme
nt, commercial and independent research and development contracts. 1989 procure
ments totaled over $55,000,000.00. (Does not include $15M budgeted for travel)
a Established an active, effective cost savings program.
a Rewrote the Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual and the Procurement sec
tion of the Internal Control Manual to comply with the changes in government reg
ulations (particularly the FAR). This ultimately led to the passing of the gove
rnmentas Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR).
a Reduced store loss factors by 70%
EDUCATION
BS in Business Administration (Mgt.), San Jose State University, Honors,
Special studies in purchasing and materials management. Completed core APICS tr
aining courses.
MEMBERSHIP
Member of NAPM (now I.S.M.) Silicon Valley; elected VP for Professional Develop
ment 1987-1988.
MILITARY/CLEARANCES
Inactive DISCO-Secret clearance, inactive DOD Top Secret w/EBI. Veteran USAF, h
onorable discharge.