Nathan Graham

• Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to the delivery of goods or services for approximately $40 million in prototype hardware between both external and internal suppliers.
• Collaborated with direct reports on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation hardware availability to develop sub-assembly build plan opportunities.
• Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.

Continuous Improvement Achievements/Activities:

• New Prototype Supplier Onboarding Process.(Launched 2024)
• Digitalization of our Warehouse Management/GP-11 Inspection approval processes.(Launched 2025)
• New Application for procurement tracking.(Launch Planned 2/1/2026, on-track to be launched by EOY.)
• Prototype Supplier Scorecard.(Started Q3 2025)

Additional Responsibilities:

• New Headcount – 3D Scanning Engineer (4/1/2025)

• Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to the delivery of goods or services for approximately $50 million in prototype hardware between both external and internal suppliers for commercial/military programs.
• Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
• Generate 0+12 budgetary commitments with monthly/quarterly adjustments for individual programs.
• Mentored direct reports in procurement best practices, fostering professional development and growth within the team while promoting a "team-first" environment.
• Conduct weekly audits in Prototype Procurement database to ensure direct reports are completing daily/weekly responsibilities.
• Developed and maintained key supplier relationships through effective communication and collaboration to promote capacity availability/concerns to aid in decision making for upcoming programs.
• Evaluated supplier performance regularly, taking corrective actions when necessary to ensure optimal results for the company.
• Optimized warehouse space utilization by implementing an effective inventory control system that focuses on active program hardware and archiving historic program hardware.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department by regularly reviewing processes and suggesting areas for optimization.

Level Increase

Additional responsibilities:

• Responsible for training new QAE(s).
• Source and develop new suppliers while managing ongoing relationships with current suppliers to resolve conflicts as needed to ensure program needs are maintained.
• Coordinates workload between other QAE(s) on the team while mentoring junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Supports investigation of supplier quality problems and coordinates implementation of effective and timely resolutions.
• Create 0+12 budgetary commitments by programs to present to direct management.
• Maintained a deep understanding of industry trends, proactively incorporating relevant tools and techniques into the team's arsenal.

Level Increase

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide reports for program status meetings.
• Attend and contribute in technical reviews with potential suppliers, design engineers, and drafting team members.
• Additional external supplier responsibilities. – More critical suppliers providing carriers/castings & machining/gears/shafts/etc. etc..
• Participate in planning and/or status meetings with management.
• Assistance with 0+12 budgetary commitments by programs with high confidence.
• Challenge supplier timelines and conduct off-site meetings when required.

• Assumed appropriate responsibilities as a member of the Prototype Procurement team.
• Responsible for expediting hardware after purchase orders are placed to ensure on-time delivery of program hardware by acting as the liaison between Product Engineering and external suppliers.
• Document updates from suppliers consistently and precisely.
• Manage/Maintain quality standards according to GP-11 Level B/Visual inspections with Product Engineering to ensure all requirements are completed.
• Coordinate with internal Tool Room hardware needed for program builds. Hardware/fixturing/re-works/etc. etc..
• Support role to other QAE on team for assembly issues and problem solving within Engineering Operations.
• Maintain inventory for audit purposes and assist with audit process by utilizing SAP.