Robert Miller
Crossville, TN *8555
*******@*****.***
Objective: A position that can utilize my extensive background in purchasing and general
business management that would enable me to contribute to your organization's needs with my
cost savings analysis, communication, negotiating, and problem solving skills.
Highlights of Qualifications
•Purchase specialized production machined parts, stamped parts, and casted parts.
•Purchase MRO items for production equipment replacement parts, hydraulics,
pneumatics, and electrical.
•Purchase capital equipment new machines, molds, and jig fixtures to company
specifications.
•Purchase raw materials: steel, aluminum, and plastics.
•Purchase made to print machined parts.
•Purchase outside supplier services such as heat treating, chrome plating,
anodizing, and tin coating.
Relevant Skills and Accomplishments
•Manage and oversee operations of purchasing and Q.C. departments.
•Assist in management of inventory control of the maintenance parts crib.
•Research, develop, and maintain supplier relationships.
•Develop and maintain the Corporate Supplier Diversity program.
•Define and develop blanket orders, short-term, and long-term contractual
agreements with suppliers.
Employment History
4/2005 - 3/2009 Manager/Buyer Sanki North America, Jackson, MI
Purchasing
9/1987 - 4/2005 Sr. Buyer Denso Manufacturing USA,
Battle Creek, MI
6/1985 - 9/1987 Buyer Cyclo-Index Division of Leggett & Platt,
Cleveland, OH
1984 - 1985 Buyer/Estimator Mills Company, Cleveland, OH
Education
Associate Degree Purchasing Cuyahoga Community College, OH
Applied Business Management
Certificate Mechanical Drafting Hickok-Griswald Technical Institute, OH