Project Assistant

MICHAEL CARNIS

**** ***** ***** • Concord, California 94519

*************@*****.*** • Home 925-***-**** Cell 651-***-****

PURCHASING AGENT

Experienced and skilled professional with proven success managing cost-effective and quality

procurement for diverse industries. Support key large-scale projects by developing accurate estimates

and ensuring timely material supply. Source competitive vendors and develop strategic relationships to

maximize profitability. Effectively resolve issues to prevent production delays and meet objectives,

developing successful supply solutions. Adept at locating unique items. Facilitate productive operations

by implementing process improvements and new systems.

Core Competencies

• Sarbanes – Oxley Regulations • Sourcing Materials

• Pricing & Negotiation • Subcontracts

• Uniform Commercial Code • Inventory Management

• Strategic Vendor Relationships • Policy / Regulatory Compliance

• Oracle Software • Blue Print Reading

• SAP Software • Microsoft Office Software

CAREER EXPERIENCE

BUHLER GROUP INC, Minneapolis, MN, 2010 – Present

Purchasing Agent

Purchased replacement parts from foreign and domestic suppliers for this 150 year old, Switzerland

based machinery builder. Procured castings, metals and specialty alloys for the fabrication shop.

Sourced replacement parts from third party Vendors for obsolete machines. Negotiated supply

agreements with major commodity suppliers.

Key Contributions:

• Cut production cost and man hours by procuring precut steel plate.

• Maintained a”just in time” inventory of metals for the fabrication shop.

• Introduced new Vendors that supplied materials in a timelier manner and at less overall cost.

• Expedited all orders from both foreign and domestic suppliers.

• Supervised one Expeditor.

CHERNE CONTRACTING CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN, 2006 – 2010

Purchasing Agent

Purchased project materials for industrial contractor specializing in oil refining and electrical power

generation, locating required parts and materials for critical situations and ensuring timely material

arrival. Negotiated contracts with suppliers. Collaborated with Estimators to prepare accurate project

estimates. Completed special projects to support Project Directors and Estimators. Processed

paperwork, including purchase orders and request for quotations. Ensured compliance with Uniform

Commercial Code and Purchasing Law. Supervised two Purchasing Specialist and one Administrative

Assistant. Collaborated with engineering firms such Fluor, Jacobs, and Black and Veatch on projects.

Key Contributions:

• Successfully managed material purchasing for largest project in company history in achieving

industry record for completion speed. Contract value exceeded 300 million dollars.

• Implemented purchase order number log system, incorporated into company computer system.

• Maintained consistent reputation for extensive product knowledge and ability to locate essential

items.

SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, Roseville, MN, 2005 – 2006

Senior Purchasing Agent, Heartland District

Managed procurement for Building Automation, Security, and Fire Alarm projects in district. Negotiated

price and delivery terms. Processed invoices and communicated with vendors to resolve errors. Trained

and oversaw Purchasing Assistant. Ensured compliance with corporate policies and Sarbanes-Oxley

regulations.

Key Contributions:

• Implemented new centralized purchasing system for Heartland District.

• Effectively and accurately processed more than 400 purchase orders per month for Minnesota,

Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas.

OWENS COMPANIES, Bloomington, MN, 2002 – 2005

Purchasing Agent

Purchased materials, parts, and equipment for construction, automation, commercial, and residential

services divisions for mechanical contracting firm. Served as technical resource for field staff, assisting

in defining project requirements.

Key Contributions:

• Established inventory management system for parts warehouse.

• Successfully reduced labor costs by 20% through improving order processing efficiency and

accuracy.

• Prevented office building closing by identifying vendor to obtain timely repair for critical part.

• Corrected project tooling issue, maintaining schedule for time-sensitive project.

EDUCATION

Welding and Structural Fabrication Diploma

DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Rosemount, MN

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