Manager Management

JOHN P. CROWLEY

***** ******** ***** ( Orland Park, Illinois 60462

708-***-**** ( *******.******@*****.***

PURCHASING MANAGER ~ INVENTORY MANAGER

Results-focused professional with 20+ years of success coordinating and

executing strategic sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control procedures

within fast-paced manufacturing and production environments. Well-qualified

with extensive background in supplier negotiations & relationship

management, materials management, category management, and quality/cost

control. Reputable for implementing low-cost sourcing functions, ensuring

on-time product delivery, and generating 6-figure cost savings through

strategic supplier negotiations and continuous improvement of inventory

tracking processes.

Material, Equipment, Supply, Service Procurement ( Contract Bidding,

Negotiations, Management

Budget Management ( Supplier Development ( Strategic Planning ( Inventory

Management

Vendor/Supplier Relations ( Continuous Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H. KRAMER & CO., Chicago, Illinois ( 2007-2012

Senior MRO Manager

Held full accountability procurement of machine parts, repair materials,

chemicals, and shipping/office/ safety supplies. Developed and implemented

strategic buying policies and procedures. Assessed supply/inventory

options to determine best sourcing solutions. Identified and qualified new

suppliers, skillfully negotiating pricing, contracts, and SLAs. Processed

invoices for payment. Forged and managed long-term, productive alliances

with new and existing suppliers.

. Credited with saving $30,000+ annually in supply costs through aggressive

vendor negotiations.

. Noted for guaranteeing consistent on-time delivery due to strong

relationships with suppliers.

. Performed market and value engineering analyses to support ongoing

performance improvement and cost reduction of goods and services in

assigned categories.

R.R. STREET & CO., Naperville, Illinois ( 1999-2007

Purchasing Agent

Headed procurement of chemicals, shipping/warehouse supplies, machine

parts/equipment, and janitorial supplies for dry cleaning chemical

manufacturer. Coordinated supplier selection and development, contracts,

quality and cost control, and goods receipt/ distribution. Solicited bids,

negotiated prices, and administered contracts. Tracked and managed

inventory levels, forecasting costs, availability, and sustainability of

materials, equipment, supplies, and services.

. Drove significant reduction in inventory costs by introducing policies

and process improvements focused on tighter inventory control and

tracking.

. Established strategic vendor/supplier relationships and increased number

of dual source suppliers; developing performance-based, low-cost

solutions and negotiating win-win agreements.

. Initiate productivity, cost, and performance management strategies to

minimize inventory risk and carrying cost while meeting on-time delivery

requirements.

NOTE: Earlier career history includes role as Purchasing Agent for Capital

Engineering & Mfg.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois

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