Manager Management

Senior buyer

Field of Interest: Purchasing

Qualifications Profile

Highly knowledgeable and results-driven professional Client Relations

who possesses inspirational leadership and flexible International Sourcing

mindset, analytical skills in identifying potential Time Management

future risks as well as creativity in formulating Sound Decision Making

timely solutions. Quantitative/Risk

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Analysis

evidenced by the ability to establish and maintain Key Accounts

rapport with clients and staff. Accustomed to Presentations

utilizing diverse sales and investment tactics, Competitive Procurement

including qualification, persuasion, strategy, Negotiation

proposal and closing. Problem-Solving Skills

Strong ability to build enthusiasm, relate and work Quality Control

well with diverse people and communicate as a Multi-Site Operations

trainer. Known for motivational skills and Process Improvement

flexibility in handling different challenges with

ease.

Adept at utilizing outstanding organization,

communication and correspondence skills to build

solid relationships.

Career Background

Fort Dodge Animal Health/Wyeth, Fort Dodge, IA

Renowned major manufacturer of veterinary biological and pharmaceuticals

for the animal health care industry and the leader in research and

development, preventive and therapeutic veterinary products. FDAH sold

to Boehringer Ingelheim VetMedica Inc.

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Purchasing) 2008-Present

o Managed $37M annual spend with cost savings of more than $12M from 2000-

2009, through process of leveraged negotiations and alternate source

approval, reducing annual spend by 3% each year

o Founding member of cross functional team responsible for alternate

source approvals, audits, vendor rating system and portfolio risk

analysis to identify sourcing priorities/cost savings

Assistant Manager (Purchasing) 1996-2008

o Coordinated the direct spend of Pharmaceutical and Biological raw

materials, valuing at $37M annually

o Led the planner and support staff in scheduling and inventory control of

raw materials, which decreased 60% ($23M down from $40M)

o Involved with several mergers including Solvay Animal Health, which

doubled the portfolio and merging of two automated purchasing systems

into one (AMAPS & PRISM)

o Assisted in developing and establishing of a supplier performance rating

system for suppliers while decreasing overall non-conforming materials

by more than 70%

Earlier Career

Fort Dodge Animal Health, Fort Dodge, IA

Purchasing Agent (Indirect Spend)

Winnebago Industries, Inc. -Forest City, IA (A leading manufacturer of

recreational vehicles)

Buyer (Purchasing/Direct Spend) Inventory Analyst/Planner Production

Control Coordinator Assembler/Leadman (Wire Prep)

Credentials

Iowa Central Community College: 2000-2006

Certificates in E-Commerce, Services, Supplier Relationships, Logistics,

Project Management, Negotiations and Contracting, Supply Chain Research,

Social Conscience, Tools for Negotiation, Ethics in Supply Management,

Risk and Change Management

NAPM-CPM Seminars: 1992-2004

Certificates in Contract Administration, Capital Equipment, MRO Management

and Strategic Purchasing

CfPIE Certificate in Drug Master File: 2004

APICS-MRP

TRAINING: Import Compliance and Regulatory Documentation Total Quality

Management Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing Statistical Process Control

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