MARK MURRAY

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507-***-**** Email: ac9q4j@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a purchasing position in the manufacturing sector.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience building trusted, friendly and ethical relationships with suppliers.

Skilled at buying products and services that meet the needs of the company to promote growth and

profitability.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Purchasing Manager FabTECH, Inc. Goodhue, MN 2018 2019

RDM of MN, Dodge Center, MN 2013 2018

Planned, organized, directed and controlled activities related to the procurement function and Supply Chain

Management through an ERP software system.

Developed a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilized appropriate negotiation and purchasing

techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery and service to meet the company s manufacturing needs.

Determined manufacturing raw material and component part needs through the Material Requirements

Planning reports based on job demand, lead times and minimum on-hand inventory to meet manufacturing

schedules.

Experienced in negotiating outsourced machined and component parts based on engineering and BOM needs

used in final assembly

Updated and maintained Raw Steel, Component parts and Hardware costs in the ERP software system.

Recruited and maintained suppliers that provide high quality products and services at better pricing while

maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.

Prepared and issued Purchase Orders and change notices. Reviewed supplier acknowledgements to ensure

that quantity, quality, pricing and requested due dates were being met.

Managed Shipping and Receiving to ensure raw materials and component parts were received correctly

according to written processes and procedures. Oversaw Suppler returns.

Implemented weekly Cycle counts to ensure correct on-hand inventory.

Studied steel market trends to use as a purchasing and quoting tool.

Developed a MRO (Maintenance/Repairs/Operating) supply system so Supervisors can place MRO PO s with

assigned vendors carrying re-ordered items with consistent pricing (welding and paint supplies).

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills via large volume of phone and email.

Skilled in the ERP Manufacturing software s Plex and Jobboss .

Worked with the quality department to ensure Supplier quality standards and tolerances were being met.

Conducted regular Supplier evaluations based on several criteria, including: lead times, on time delivery,

pricing, quality, etc.

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Financial Associate Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2006 2013

Represented Thrivent Financial in the sale and service of Mutual Fund and Annuity investments, and Life and

Health insurance products, while maintaining the highest ethical standards of the industry and company.

Commodity Broker Network Trading, Nerstrand, MN 2003 2006

Purchased commodity grains from producers, elevators, processors and other traders for the purpose of

reselling at a profit to manufacturers of Wild Bird Food products.

Negotiated vendor product cost, shipping, and final customer sale.

Utilized knowledge of commodity grains and the manufacturing process to make wise purchasing and selling

decisions for Network Trading and its customers.

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills via large volume of phone and email.

Skilled in Maximizer, Trend and Reflection manufacturing and distribution software programs.

Plant Operations Manager American AGCO, South St. Paul, MN 2000 2002

Managed all production operations for a manufacturing and wholesale distribution plant with over ten million

pounds of packaged Wild Bird Food product shipped throughout a 20-state region.

Organized and scheduled commodity grain and packaging procurement from producers, elevators, commodity

traders and vendors to meet manufacturing and sales needs. Analyzed the commodity grain markets to

determine spot and future contract purchases based on history and projected needs.

Managed production schedules for a crew of 8 to 10 full and part-time people. Promoted efficient

manufacturing practices and inventory control while maintaining a safe working environment.

Coordinated the purchase and design of all paper and poly packaging from bag vendors to ensure future needs

based on pricing, quality, quantity and service.

Implemented weekly cycle counts of various commodities and finished bagged product.

Utilized mechanical and technical knowledge in purchase and repair of manufacturing equipment

EDUCATION

BA Degree: Business Administration. Concordia College. Moorhead, MN.

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