Jim Kelly
Home: 303-***-****
Cell: 303-***-****
E-mail: *********@*******.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging position as a procurement specialist, inventory
coordinator or supply chain manager that utilizes my purchasing and
management experience in the construction industry as well as my knowledge
of distribution operations. I seek old fashion work ethics combined with
21st century technology.
Professional Summary
Experienced procurement professional skilled in managing material for multi-
location International Corporations. Proven ability to manage, develop and
oversee inventory requirements and to communicate with other departments,
vendors and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met.
Experience with sourcing suppliers for purchased goods with an annual value
of $25 million, negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and bulk
commodity pricing agreements. Possess working knowledge of ERP/DRP
software and highly skilled in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook and other
Microsoft applications.
Experience
Rexel Electrical & Datacom Supplies 2007-2008
Procurement Professional
Sourced and negotiated pricing for over 10,500 items with an annual
purchased value of over $25 million including establishing blanket
purchasing agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements.
Streamlined procedures to increase productivity by 29%.
Established and developed vital relationships with key outside vendors.
Analyzed procurement metrics by creating and implementing specialized
spreadsheets.
Developed and integrated new procedural policies to standardize
communications between procurement and satellite operations.
Eastern Slope Financial Group, LLC. 2003/2007
Manager of a real estate investment group with nationwide holdings.
Researched the international real estate market for viable investment
properties.
Formulated in depth analysis through customized spreadsheet programs.
Negotiated with banks, real estate companies and owners to secure
properties.
Responsible for purchasing all improvement materials and contract
negotiations with sub contractors.
Anixter Wire & Cable, Denver 1997/2003
Industrial Sales Manager 2001/2003
Managed Industrial Sales Group consisting of inside and outside sales
force.
Increased market penetration, market share and profitability each year.
Created, developed and managed a training program for continuing education
regarding materials, methods, policies and project management.
Represented department as a member of the ISO 9000 management team.
Inside Sales Associate 1997/2001
Managed existing customer base of Industrial Contractors, Mining Operations
and Industrial Sites and developed new customer base through prospecting
and marketing.
Responsible for negotiating quotations ranging from daily requests to multi-
million dollar quotes on domestic and international projects.
Project Management duties included negotiating current pricing, selecting
vendors, generating purchase orders, providing submittal information,
setting delivery schedules, expediting shipments and providing all
necessary documentation to complete the project cycle.
Education
Western State College - Colorado
Major - Business Administration
Minors - Economics and Accounting