David Farrall

P.O. Box **** Gypsum, CO *****

720-***-**** abgs5f@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR LEVEL PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL

________________________________Profile__________________________________

Seasoned purchasing professional known for aggressive and strategic approach. Extensive

accolades for limiting risk and cost to optimize financial returns and output. Professional,

flexible, creative, efficient and service oriented.

_____________________________Areas of Expertise___________________________

Negotiation, Persuasion and Communication

Purchasing Process Analysis

Productivity and Efficiency Improvement

End User Satisfaction

Cost Reduction Plan Implementation

Project/Site Planning and Execution

Multi Site Management 25 Locations

Six Sigma Methodology Green Belt

P & L Management

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Team Leadership

International Sourcing for 3PL sites for 6 years

__________________________Professional Experience_________________________

Purchasing Director, Amware Logistics, Inc., Eagle, CO, 2007 – Present

Sole purchaser for 24 national and international manufacturing and warehousing sites.

Successfully negotiated and maintained vendor contracts including but not limited to the

following areas: telecommunications, freight and shipping, safety and risk, travel, parts,

service agreements, vehicles, inventory and tools.

Exceeded company and personal objectives by implementing process improvements,

extensive reporting analysis and researching business development opportunities.

Courteous, prompt, frequent communication with executives, managers, end users and

vendors provided a winning environment for success for all.

Saved $3.2 million in consumables since 8/2007.

22% parts cost saved and 25% down time saved since implementing and managing

preventive maintenance program for 165 forklifts propane and electric.

$3 million in negotiated savings for waste costs.

$50K per year new revenue by introducing and managing recycling program.

$500K in insurance savings by implementing drug screening.

$825K saved for SMETCO parts by renegotiating contracts and procuring new

vendors.

Purchasing Director, R and H Mechanical, Eagle, CO, 2005 2007

Successfully managed all sides of purchasing and supply activities. Maintained excellent

relationships with suppliers resulting in large cost savings. Demonstrated outstanding

communication with end users to assure supply and control the company’s purchased

material costs. Mentored a junior buyer who is now a Purchasing Director. Created a fleet

management system. Completely overhauled inventory system.

Senior Buyer, Vail Resorts, Inc., Beaver Creek, CO, 2003 – 2005

Sole purchaser for MRO and vehicles at both Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts – from the

snow making department to lodging properties. Built successful relationships with both

end users and vendors. Negotiated all vendor agreements. Anticipated company’s needs

and analyzed costs associated with growth and new initiatives. Extensive cost savings.

Inventory Controller, Vail Resorts, Inc., Vail, CO, 2001 – 2003

Fly Fishing Guide, Fly Fishing Outfitters Avon, CO, 2000 – 2006

Manager, Salience Associates, Cleveland, OH, 1999 – 2000

________________________________Interests________________________________

Division 1 College Athlete – BGSU Football

Recipient of the NCECA People’s Choice Award for Ceramics

Fly Fishing

Snowboarding

Golf

_______________________________Education________________________________

Master of Fine Arts, Kent State University, Kent, OH,1999

Bachelor of Arts, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 1997

Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN, 1992

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