STEVEN B. DORSHEIMER C.P.M.

*** ******* ***** ***** *****, Pennsylvania 19344 610-***-**** acp6vi@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR BUYER & PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Highly accomplished Senior Purchasing Leader with 25+ years of demonstrated experience in delivering exceptional service, cost and operational improvement for extremely successful companies. Results-driven professional known for optimizing company savings, operational capability, efficiency and productivity. Creative problem solver, communicator and planner with a proven track record of delivering excellent supplier management and outstanding service while controlling commodities spend to significantly impact the corporate bottom line. Areas of expertise:

Productivity Improvement Vendor Management Inventory Programs Contract Negotiations

Continuous Process Improvement Cost Control Materials Purchasing Supplier Certification

Relationship Development Consignment Programs Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIEMENS INDUSTRIES, Reading, Pennsylvania 2011- Present

Senior Procurement Specialist

Solely responsible for the procurement of all services, supplies, raw materials and equipment for the Siemens Reading, Pa facility managing $3.1M in commodities spend.

Specific Accomplishments:

Independently managed all cost savings efforts for Reading facility resulting in $850,000 in annual savings.

Improved supplier overall performance by increasing the on time delivery by 25% and reducing quality issues to an all time low .

Key member and driver of small team to proactively manage inventory for key, high turnover items. Established both stocking levels and lot sizes enabling us to decrease processing time and receive larger qty price discounts.

Eliminated sole sourcing by introducing competition into the supply chain resulting in 250K savings for 2014.

ACTIVE RADIATOR, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2010 to 2011

Purchasing Manager

Directed all activities for purchasing department while managing stockroom and receiving and operations.

Improved workflow, productivity and efficiency by designing new warehouse/shipping layout.

Monitored the cost, schedule and performance factors of major suppliers.

Managed metal commodities: Copper, Brass, Aluminum and Steel.

Develop forecasts in light of economic trends and conditions that affect procurement.

GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS, Exton, Pennsylvania 2000 to 2009

Senior Buyer

Provided leadership for materials purchasing operations for multiple manufacturing facilities, managing $14M+ commodities spend. Optimized operational capability and efficiency by pioneering first company vendor-managed inventory program. Originated first ever company consignment program to lower inventory investment and defer payments. Served as primary negotiator for company on Newell Rubbermaid collaboration and strategic sourcing team. Coordinated qualifications of alternative materials to sustain quality and reduce costs.

Specific Accomplishments:

Delivered $3M+ in annual savings and recognized as top productivity producer in company.

Elevated service delivery by developing supplier certification program and qualifying first certified supplier.

Reduced supplier base from 48 to 15 core partners to cut administrative costs and procure quantity price breaks.

Cut packaging costs by 34% through multiple new process improvements.

Slashed label costs by 40% and successfully eliminated transportation cost for labels, colorant and packaging.

Lowered foam costs by 48% while negotiating payment terms of 2% 60-net-90 for all suppliers.

Recognized with Playing to Win Award for significant contributions to business success.

Produced $350K+ in annual savings for Newell Rubbermaid Group, the highest amount of savings in 2009.

Decreased spend from $2.5M to $1.65M by lowering packaging costs 34%.

Early Career (details on request): Materials Manager, Prima Facie Inc. (1998 to 2000) Senior Buyer/Inventory Manager, CFM Technologies (1996 to 1998), Materials Manager, General Ecology (1990 to 1996),

FORMAL EDUCATION: Purchasing and Material Management, Penn State, & C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager).

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Karrass Negotiations Critical Thinking Six Sigma Training Presentations Windchill Leadership Strategic Sourcing ASQC Quality Systems Value Stream Mapping Purchasing Negotiations SAP

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Institute for Supply Management

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