Management Service

Charles Maher

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St. Louis, MO ***14

Home # 314-***-**** Mobile # 314-***-****

abk5ya@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking to fill the Library Assistant position to utilize my experience to

drive the organization to innovative solutions that contribute to growth

and efficiencies.

Highly motivated executive professional with a proven success in sourcing

and procurement. Areas of expertise include contract negotiations,

competitive bidding, bid and cost analysis, budgeting, supplier

identification and selection, quality-relationship building, and customer

service. Highly qualified in providing strong management leadership and an

outstanding record of delivering critical projects on time and under budget

while consistently selected for unique requests and specialized services.

Strong ability to multitask, prioritize requests and manage a work schedule

with minimum supervision. Extensive experience with the following software,

SAP Material Master, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Competencies

Strong Negotiator Forecast Analysis Customer Relationships

Vendor Management Contract Negotiations Service-Oriented Attitude

Detail-Oriented Project Management IT Information Management

Strategic Problem Production Planning Team Player

Solver

SAP Material Management Strong Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Data Analyst Contractor, K-Force for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. St. Louis, MO

(March 2010-April 2010)

Review various requests by contacting vendors via email or web site to

ensure request accuracy once completed then forward on requests for

processing into purchase orders.

Buyer, - Anheuser-Busch, Inc. St. Louis, MO (1998-2009)

Managed vendor selection, request for information, quotes, negotiations,

final pricing and contracts.

Processed routine contracts and agreements to ensure efficient, effective

and compliant performance during the entire acquisition and product

lifecycle including interpretation of contract requirements, risk

management, change management, conflict resolution, delivery and payment

for products and services.

Major Accomplishments

. Assigned as main buyer responsible for two AB projects totaling $58MM

and achieved over $10MM in savings

. Attained 3 - 5% cost avoidance through effective setup and maintenance of

hardware standards in SAP

. Achieved 4 - 6 % savings on purchase and implementation of tablet PC's

for Wholesalers Marketing Sales Force

. Served on team that was responsible for implementing a B2B web site

and reverse auction tool

. Proven management leadership skills that aided in project management

by meeting with internal customers to discuss their projects based on

their SOW (Scope of Work) and budgets, incorporated the SOW into a RFI

(Request for Information), managed the RFI process by working directly

with vendors and customers and reviewed final RFI replies with

customers

. Responsible for providing management with project updates and issues

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Procurement Contractor, - PMSI for Anheuser-Busch-Inc. St. Louis, MO (1997-

1998)

Assigned to Anheuser-Busch on a contract basis, responsible for buying

computer-related items such as peripherals, software and services

including computer repair services, renewal of software maintenance and

consulting services as well as non-computer related items for Anheuser-

Busch Inc, Anheuser-Busch wholesalers, breweries, marketing, and theme

parks.

. Processed requisitions into purchase orders perform daily purchasing

requirements and additional duties as assigned

. Ensured vendor performance always met or exceeded contract terms

. Received many recognition awards for providing outstanding customer

service and achieving target saving goals

. Awarded an employee buyer position with Anheuser-Busch as a result of

my job performance as a procurement contractor

. Maintained an in-depth knowledge and expertise of product category,

technology trends, and consumer behavior patterns

Hardware Procurement Specialist Contractor - MicroAge/Southwestern Bell.

St. Louis, MO (1995-1997)

On-site buyer/technical support position at Southwestern Bell, as part of

the MicroAge MASH team (Mobile Acquisition of Software and Hardware).

. Generated 3 - 4% cost savings and ensured accuracy of orders and best

of class service and pricing with selected vendors (Gateway, Compaq

and Toshiba)

. Improved order delivery time by achieving a 2 day delivery time on 93% of

all orders

. Developed contingency production plans as needed to support service due

to forecast changes, material delays, and equipment failure and

environment impact

. Interacted and/or negotiated with suppliers on quality, price, terms,

delivery, technical service, and specifications as required

Buyer, - Solvent Systems, Inc. St. Louis, MO (1992-1995)

Responsible for the purchasing of all computer components and software for

assembly into finished product by on-site configuration center.

. Generated 5 - 6% savings on ordered components, peripherals and third-

party items

. Planned detailed weekly schedules, per demand forecast to meet customer

service and inventory goals

. Improved return authorization process resulting in greater customer

satisfaction

Senior Customer Engineer, - Intelogic Trace. Houston. TX (1981-1992)

Perform routine maintenance and necessary repairs on computers and

peripherals as well as maintain phone switching equipment.

. Maintained proper performance of equipment to customer's

satisfaction

. Work with customer to ensure company goals are being met

EDUCATION / TRAINING

B.S. in Business Administration, Columbia College, St, Louis, MO,

anticipated graduation 3/5/2011.

Procurement / Negotiation training, Anheuser-Busch University, St. Louis,

MO, this consisted of vendor negotiations, customer negotiations, SAP

procurement enhancements, legal review issues, team building and process

improvement,

Hardware Repair & Operation Certificate, Control Data Corporation, St.

Louis University

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