Alex Hennes
About Alex Hennes
Alex Hennes is a Buyer III at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in procurement within the marine industry.
Company
Alex Hennes is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN as a Buyer III. This role is based in Kent, Washington, United States, and began in 2022.
Previous Employment at Novanta Inc.
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Alex Hennes worked as a Senior Buyer at Novanta Inc. for a brief period of 3 months from 2021 to 2022. This position was located in Mukilteo, Washington, United States.
Previous Employment at Vigor, LLC
Alex Hennes spent five years from 2016 to 2021 at Vigor, LLC in Seattle, Washington, United States, where he held the position of Senior Buyer.
Previous Employment at Kvichak Marine Industries
Alex Hennes worked for 23 years at Kvichak Marine Industries as a Senior Buyer. His tenure lasted from 1992 to 2015 in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Education and Expertise
Alex Hennes attended Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1970. He has extensive experience in government and commercial procurement within the marine industry. His expertise includes vendor management, contract negotiation, cost reduction, inventory control, and process control. Additionally, he is proficient in ERP/MRP software systems such as Coupa, Oracle, IFS, and Aptean Encompix.
Technical Skills and Tools
Alex Hennes has demonstrated proficiency in using remote procurement platforms like MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and Skype. Furthermore, he is skilled in design and analytics tools including AutoCad, Solidworks, and Tableau analytics.