SUMMARY
Seeking purchasing position where extensive experience in cost control and supplier/client relations will add value. Skilled in all phases of procurement, from concept to product roll-out.

PROFILE
More than 10 years of purchasing experience includes manufacturing ordering, contract pricing, cost reduction, order tracking, expediting, sourcing, MRP and vendor relations.
Experienced managing $1.8 million in procurement while ensuring high inventory turns on up to 2,900 devices; also reduced raw inventory 31% by developing JIT programs at ABC Company.
Superior negotiating skills gained through purchasing and sales management experience, with track record of working with engineering, manufacturing and shipping teams to meet deadlines.
Exceptional project management skills. Experienced coordinating efforts of suppliers (global and local), OEM manufacturers and distribution personnel to satisfy internal/external clients.
President/CEO said: “(Any Name) was well organized and thrived under adversity. He kept a sharp eye on our bottom line … (and) was driven by both quality and efficiency.” (2003)

KEYWORDS
purchasing, manufacturing ordering, contract pricing, cost reduction, cost control, order tracking, expediting, vendor sourcing, MRP, vendor relations, procurement, inventory management, contract negotiations, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Manager, purchasing management

EXPERIENCE
Regional Sales Manager: ABC Corporation, Anywhere, USA (1994-present).
Promoted to develop revenues while monitoring and mentoring purchasing personnel for this firm, which designs, markets and services electronic products used for data, voice and video networks.
Managed purchasing and sales efforts in dual role during corporate restructuring.
Negotiated for best pricing, won contracts and maintained relations with such clients as Any State , ABC Rapid Transit, ABC Company and ABC Corporation.
Used negotiating and service skills to grow territory revenue from less than $50,000 annually to over $100,000 per month in two years. Ranked #1 for sales six of nine years.
Awarded for analyzing and quickly reducing inventory by $100,000. Later helped hire, train and develop new Purchasing Manager.

Purchasing Director/Materials Control Manager: ABC Corp., Anywhere, USA (1985-1994).
Streamlined and continually improved procurement operations during tenure, enabling ABC Corp. to outsource manufacturing and achieve significant bottom-line savings in 1994.
Managed Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Shipping and Receiving Groups. Supervised and developed team of 10-12 personnel. Directed $1.8 million in annual purchasing volume.
Developed entire purchasing department. Designed, set up and maintained policies and procedures. Purchased and coordinated all engineering- and manufacturing-related components, sub-contracting and services. Managed inventory of 2,900 different devices.
Negotiated for cost reductions of 10%-20% while managing relations with 16-20 suppliers (large and small). Regularly sourced and consolidated vendors to maintain profitability.
Developed JIT programs to match sub-contractors’ production schedules. As a result, increased turns and cut raw inventory by 31% in 18 months (beyond goal of 20% or $100,000).
Doubled inventory turns, from 2-4 to 6-8 turns per line item, by incorporating three new purchasing software systems to improve accuracy and productivity.
Effectively minimized inventory levels by evaluating and determining excess and obsolete materials. Sold materials through broad network of dealers, based on fair market value.
Played essential role in product design and development by supporting engineering efforts.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Procurement Certificate: University of Anywhere, USA Completed additional Purchasing and Quality Control seminars and workshops during tenure at ABC Corp.
Engineering courses: College of Technology, Any State, USA
Sales Certificate: ABC Community College, Any State, USA.

COMPUTERS
Software skills include THEOS Purchasing (part of design team for this proprietary program), Made to Manage ERP, Peachtree, Symantec, ACT, Microsoft Excel and Word.
Able to quickly master new software and hardware. Internet savvy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Member: ABC Booster Club (youth hockey program), Any State, USA
Coached and assisted in youth hockey, soccer, baseball and football for eight years.
Interests include cross country skiing, bicycling (1,000 miles per year) and golfing.