RICHARD W NUSSBAUM

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Fort Myers, FL 33913

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven success in developing and implementing long-term agreements,

Partnership agreements, cost savings procedures in purchasing MRO

Products.

Establishing/maintaining a partnership with suppliers and customers.

Optimization of inventory dollars, turn rates and product service level.

Developing new product for our sales force.

Responsible for company dollars in excess of $350 million, in addition to

handling over 55,000 SKU’s.

Cost savings in excess of 2 million dollars per year saved.

Cost avoidances in excess of 2 million dollars per year.

EMPLOYMENT

2007-2008 SENIOR PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Pulsafeeder Inc., A Unit of IDEX Corporation

Punta Gorda, FL

I was responsible for sourcing production materials, improving vendor on

time delivery, negotiating lower price and tracking vendor performance.

I worked on developing global sourcing processes designed to identify and

engage suppliers who deliver quality parts at the lowest cost.

I developed long and short range procurement strategies.

As the Senior Purchasing Specialist, I mentored the Purchasing Agents as

well as the Buyers. I was also the Import Specialist responsible for keeping

all of the records of all of our import shipments that came in from the over-

seas market. In addition, made sure that all the product codes and the

quantity were correct.

Reviewed the changes from the freight forwarder. Also was responsible for

the NAFTA documents. We required all of our suppliers to complete the

NAFTA form once a year.

Identifies and implements process improvements.

Ensures that all procurement and material requirements for job, projects, or

defined business area are met.

I have gone above and beyond to help customers in their time of need to get

their item/order to be delivered the following day so their production line is

up and running.

I was the Import Specialist of all products coming from overseas and was

responsible for keeping all paperwork of all the shipments that came in

under US custom rules and regulations.

Strong leadership capabilities to deliver results and to build a stronger

procurement department.

2006 - 2007 Tracker Trailer Driver

Ferguson Waterworks Fort Myers, FL.

Deliver product to construction sites and roadway projects.

Pick-up product from various manufacturer’s and deliver all these items

in a safe and timely manner.

2003 - 2005 SENIOR BUYER, SPECIALITY PRODUCTS

Barnes Distribution Hanover Park, IL.

After being acquired by Barnes Distribution, my job responsibilities

changed. These changes were to be as a Senior Buyer so that I could

teach and guide the other buyers in the department to help obtain our

objectives/goals. Also, to help with daily tasks and to take on special

projects from the department manager. In addition, to be a back-up

for the Manager when he/she should be unavailable or out of the office.

Some of the job responsibilities are handling special accounts; teaching

of new buyers; promoting “TEAM WORK” and how to handle the

different aspects of the departments reports with a “CAN DO” attitude.

Source new product such as HVAC, motors, fans, blowers, pneumatic

tools, refrigeration components and parts.

Checked shipments to ensure that orders have been correctly filled and

goods meet specifications.

Help suppliers in logistics area to get our product from them in a timely

manner. What took 2 weeks for us to get our product now took 2 days.

By visiting supplier and recognizing what the problem was, we had them

change freight carrier to have the product delivered to us directly from the

manufacturer. In turn, this saved us time and money on the product coming

in for our customers.

Extensive knowledge of sources of suppliers, market trends, pricing, etc.

of seasonal and out-of-season items to influence our procurement programs.

Ability to address all issues in terms of impact on procurement policies,

practices and procedures.

Planned and allocated work assignments.

Monitored and evaluated supplier performance and aligns corrective actions

as required.

Provided best total value for purchased goods to corporate business units

and ensure year-to-year, bottom-line material and product cost

improvements.

Worked collegially with peers and others within the organization.

Contributed at a high professional level on cross-functional projects.

1996 - 2003 BUYER

Kar Products Des Plaines, IL.

Worked in Specialty Products as a Buyer for 2 years then transferred

to Corporate Purchasing as a Buyer. Worked in this area for approximately

5 years. VP of Purchasing transferred me back to Specialty Products to get

it back on its feet again. While in this department, I was able to increase

sales as well as to get those sales reps that were not buying from Specialty

Products to start using our services again. In turn, we were able to increase

our sales dollars and raise our GP.

Developed pricing schedules for companies gross margins and conducted

comprehensive customer needs.

Source new products for better product offers (pneumatic tools, fans, motors,

refrigeration products and parts, heaters, air compressors, filters, blowers,

HVAC controls, relays) along with extreme pricing reductions to achieve a

greater GP. In doing so, I was able to achieve a cost reduction for the

Company of approximately five hundred thousand dollars in a year’s time,

along with cost avoidances.

Sound technical leadership skills, discretion and sound judgment in

applying technical expertise to resolve complex or sensitive issues.

1989 - 1996 BUYER

W.W. Grainger Northbrook, IL.

In this position, I was a commodity/merchandise buyer with the capability

of being able to bring on new suppliers as well as product (HVAC, furnaces,

heaters, air handlers, fans, motors, air conditioners, refrigeration products

and components, pneumatic, hydraulics).

Negotiated price and product terms with various Fortune 500 companies

To enable them to sell their product to a worldwide market.

I have strong interpersonal, negotiation and customer service skills.

Professionalism when handling a difficult situation for a vendor/customer.

I have the ability to address all issues in terms of impact on the customer and

their vendors.

I am a seasoned, knowledgeable procurement specialist with a working

knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling highly complex

procurement issues.

Work closely with suppliers to develop procurement policies on procedures

and new/existing programs.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Suffield University, Twin Falls, ID

CERTIFICATIONS

Pneumatic and Hydraulics Certificate, W.W. Grainger

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Business Negotiations, W.W. Grainger

CPM/Apex, W.W. Grainger

SEMINARS

Reducing & Controlling Cost w/Cost Containment Strategies

Improving MRO Management Supplier Relationships

Strategic Purchasing & Supply Management

Quality Control

NAPM

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