Kenneth B. Hill

**** ***** **** ****

West Jordan, UT 84081

H: 801-***-**** C: 801-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled manager with twenty plus years experience in developing and

directing purchasing activities associated with manufacturing, wholesale

distribution and retail sales. I am detail oriented and highly organized,

also experienced in office computer operations, administration, and

training. I am goal oriented and thrive on challenges. I enjoy working in

a team environment but can effectively work alone. I have many years of

experience negotiating contracts plus excellent communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 to 2009

Director of Purchasing - Bridgepoint Systems

- Directed the work for a team of buyers who successfully negotiated

$786,000 in cost savings this year (2009). $400,000 of the cost

savings was personally accomplished by negotiating contracts and

sourcing products off-shore.

- Cost savings for 2008, $500,000 working with the same team of

buyers. Personally negotiated $250,000 by developing contracts with

suppliers and consolidating SKU's.

- Developed a process to identify and manage supplier product quality

and certification.

- Assist brand managers in sourcing new product for distribution.

- Work with corporate management to developed a strategic supply-chain

network.

- Other job duties include those identified below with FranklinCovey

Company and Anagraphica Inc.

1999 to 2008

Purchasing Manager, Buyer/Planner - Franklin Covey Company

- Job duties encompassed purchasing processes, planning and

forecasting, new product development and supplier performance

evaluations.

- Negotiated over $2Million in cost savings on several crucial

products used in training kits for distribution.

- Managed contracts by negotiating price, quality and delivery of

products and services.

- Supplier Certification - performed supplier on-site inspections to

determine their ability to meet supply and demand requirements and

certification requirements.

- Provided a world-class image to suppliers and customers.

- Built trust-based relationships with suppliers and customers.

- Assisted management with developing a strategic supply-chain

distribution network.

1986 to 1999

Purchasing, Operations & Materials Manager - Safety Director -

Anagraphica, Inc.

- Negotiated prices, quality, service, and generated and analyzed

crucial purchasing data with suppliers.

- Negotiated in excess of $500,000 in cost savings for raw materials

used in manufacturing.

- Maintained strong relationships with multiple suppliers for crucial

raw materials used in manufacturing.

- Developed yearly budget forecasts for purchasing and ensured forecasts

met corporate guidelines.

- Worked closely with engineering and department managers to identify

and source raw materials and PPE supplies for manufacturing.

- Assisted corporate management in negotiating contracts for equipment

purchases.

- Managed safety program and worked with department safety coordinators

to address safety issues presented by employees.

- Updated and implemented safety training program for product

manufacturing groups, which reduced on-the-job injuries by 75%.

- Organized and led safety training meetings for employees.

- Maintained OSHA logs, analyzed incidents and injuries for the company

and reviewed proposed regulations for impact on operations.

1981 to 1986

Group Operations Controller, Store Manager - Stokes Brothers

Electronic Retail Stores

- Responsible for the security and operations of seven retail stores.

- Managed employee recruiting, evaluation, training programs and

procedures (250 employees).

- Screened applicants and coordinated interviews with appropriate store

managers.

- Established performance evaluations and tracking procedures.

- Managed inventory, shipments and processes for main distribution

center.

EDUCATION

- Salt Lake Community College

- High School Graduate

- Certified in Management and Time Management Courses

- Pursuing "Certified Purchasing Manager" certification, completed

modules one and two

OTHER RELATED SKILLS

- Proactive, detail oriented and organized

- PC software experience with Microsoft Window, Microsoft Office 2007,

Oracle Purchasing and Manufacturing Modules, Assist Order Entry

System, FACTS and Microsoft ACCESS

PERSONAL

- Committed to high standards in personal and professional

responsibilities.

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