Manager Sales

Stephen M. Davis Purchasing Manager

**********@***.*** LinkedIn.com/in/stephen-steve-davis-4b618a18

407-***-****(c), 352-***-****(h) Eustis, FL 32726

Results-orientated highly productive purchasing manager professional with 20+ years of experience. Demonstrated ability to significantly reduce procurement costs by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable term and streamlining supplier channels. Positive, energetic and committed professional – passionate about continual improvement, wise cost-cutting and customer service. Exemplary relationship building and problem solving skills that foster vendor trust and dependability. Successful in part due to exceptional vendor relationships and believe that win-win solutions are always the most effective.

Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Financial Management

Budget Administration

Contract Negotiations

Project Management

Sales & Marketing

Purchasing

Revenue & Profit Growth

Strategic Marketing

Professional Experience

ICTC Global Manufacturing Solutions Brooksville, FL August 13, 2018 – March 15, 2019

ICTC is a Full Service Manufacturer of Custom Wire Harnesses, Cable Assemblies, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Electronic Box Builds & Precision Machine Shop

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for improving cost savings in a global contract manufacturing business.

Key initiatives:

Building vendor relationships – both domestically and internationally.

Assist with daily purchasing activities for the CMS and EMS business using MRP/ERP Systems

Purchase raw metals/materials and Outside Processing for Precision Machine Shop

Implement reporting processes of PPV reports

Improve kitting practices and material delivery reporting

Lead/Advise in Weekly Sales meetings

Zodiac Pool Systems Orlando, FL August 25, 2014 – June 29, 2018

Strives to deliver the perfect pool experience that enhances comfort, enjoyment, and peace of mind for pool owners.

Purchasing Manager

Accountable for acquiring goods and services for the company to accomplish sales goals. Responsibility includes the buying and approving the acquisitions for first, second, and third tier supplies and logistics required by the company to meet operational requirements of the company. Succeeded in implementing cost savings incentives resulting in a 43% reduction in revenue expenditures.

Key Accomplishments:

Collaborated with external vendors to establish quotes and accurate pricing of items used in the manufacturing business.

Conducted, developed, and lead training seminars for new purchasing assistants in the skills needed to address client requirements in accordance to expectations and standards.

Implemented inventory control policies to guarantee supplies and materials needed for production of products to meet delivery schedules for client satisfaction.

Fostered a working relationship with off-site production managers to ensure compliance with delivery schedules.

Initiated policies which accomplished a reduction in delivery time.

Best Global Source Apopka, FL July 2008 – August 2014

An electronic contract manufacturer that specializes in assembly of printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical box-builds.

Purchasing/Materials Manager

Held liable with sourcing equipment, goods and services as well as managing vendors to ensure all supplies are in inventory when needed to generate products for clients. Performed strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of expenditures, conduct market analysis to determine competitive deals and find profitable suppliers. Maintained compliance with the ISO9001 policy governing the international standard for quality management systems.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed quotes and purchasing orders to obtain electronic components printed circuit boards and other materials needed to produce contracted products.

Utilized expertise in negotiation to establish contracts with companies to provide inventory needed to produce Best Global Source product components at a fair market value and cost savings to ensure positive revenue growth.

Ensured production schedules were designed to meet client deadlines and delivery requirements.

Functioned as a liaison between team leaders responsible for developing in implementing changes to delivery procedures needed to guarantee continual customer satisfaction.

Implemented changes to the policy and procedures governing kitting practices, inventory control, and processing of bill of materials for completeness and accuracy.

Davis Electronics, Inc Lake Mary, FL 1992 - 2008

Owner/Operator

Carried out a broad spectrum of diverse tasks needed to successfully maintain the functions of a company. Provided solutions to the daily issues involving the business challenges needed to generate positive revenue growth.

Key Accomplishments:

Purchased excess government electronics from larger companies such as Lockheed Martin, Honeywell International, and Group Technologies, who provide government agencies with electronic components.

Provided merchandise to companies located internationally at a fair market value.

Generated company inventory and revenue by participating in various auctions and utilized expertise to offer consulting services to interested parties

Additional experience as a General Manager for 5 years at Gemini Electronics, Inc located in Longwood, FL

Education & Licenses

Coursework in Computer Science

ELON UNIVERSITY Elon, NC

Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate in Central Florida, 2006

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