Timothy Kovacik, C.P.M.
Hillside, Il 60162
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PURCHASING
Buyer/Planner Skilled in Sourcing, Negotiations, and Inventory Management
> Expertise in purchasing, inventory planning/control, and warehouse
operations.
> Proven ability in sourcing and selecting suppliers, with a track
record of consistently negotiating highest quality components at
favorable prices and terms.
> Skill in maintaining optimum stock levels within budget allowances.
> Analytical with excellent decision making strengths and leadership
qualities.
> Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and business
departments.
> Highly computer literate with experience on PC's and mainframes.
Systems/applications include Microsoft Word, Excel, Macola, Quantel,
MAN MAN, AX, NAVISION, internet and e-mail.
EXPERTISE
MRP ( ISO 9001 ( JIT ( Vendor Sourcing, Selection, & Negotiations ( FDA
Regulated Environments
Defense/Federal Acquisition Regulations ( Raw Material & Inventory/Planning
Control
COMMODITIES PURCHASED
Carbon steel & aluminum, stampings, commercial and military fasteners,
fittings, gaskets, solvents, paints, coolants, printed circuit boards,
capacitors, resisters, coils, switches, connectors, diodes, labels,
specialized printing, plastic resins & extrusions, blow molded items, gold,
chrome, packaging supplies, lumber, advertising materials, inks, pastes,
adhesives, perishable tools, and MRO supplies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Agent
E-T-A Circuit Breakers - Mount Prospect, IL (2010-2013)
Buyer/Planner
CEF Industries - Addison, IL (2002-2010)
Purchasing Agent
Champion Technologies - Franklin Park, IL (1999-2001)
JOB RELATED CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)
Certificate in Purchasing Management - De Paul University - Chicago, IL
EDUCATION
Lewis University - Romeoville, IL
M.B.A. in Operations Management ( B.A. in English and Psychology