Manager Project
Resume:
William Toman Objective
Way
San Ramon,
California 94582
(H): 925-***-****
(Cell):
billptoman@comcast
.net
I am seeking a procurement manager career opportunity where
I can utilize my analytical skills and be a valuable member
of a dynamic organization.
Work Experience
Procurement Consultant
2014 - Present Company Confidential
Created commodity specific sourcing strategies to optimize
supplier base, diversity spend and total cost of ownership.
Supported Category Manager in the development of long-term
strategies.
Construction Project Purchasing Manager
2012 - 2013 Georgia-Pacific, San Leandro, CA
Optimized the sub/supplier base into a select group of
proven high quality subs/suppliers and strategic partners
relationships.
Partnered with multiple departments and personnel to
identify needs, initiate procurement tactics and locate
optimal sources in support of those needs.
Reduced costs by, minimum, 5% teaming with architects,
structural engineers and various subcontractors, in value
engineering architectural/structural plans and
specifications. Took into account company interests, market
position and assets in authoring 3rd party vendor
agreements.
Spearheaded record-setting construction project lifecycle
of bidding, negotiating and beginning project/phase
contracts < 14 days. Specified mesh in lieu of rebar in the
slab saving $600/house.
Streamlined internal communications and workflow with field
staff.
Utilized in-depth construction materials experience to
advise on using steel studs at interior, non-structural
walls, greatly reducing (saved 5 working days) the build
schedule.
Improved techniques at drywall to fiberglass tub/shower
unit joints that eliminated protruding drywall (eliminated
customer complaints).
Led cross-functional commodity team across multiple
business units, reducing component costs and supply base
Senior Project/Capital Buyer
2003 - 2011 Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
Served as single point of contact with overall
accountability for all procurement activity, delivery,
coordination of receipt and installation activities,
building commission and the tracking and status
communication of all equipment and furniture for Expansion
and PM&R projects.
Facilitated project transition team meetings; developed
move in plans with department managers; attended
construction meetings; communicated salient issues to
appropriate team members. Identified products for potential
contracting opportunities for the National Purchasing
Organization.
Conducted spend analysis, needs assessment and business
case development
Identified potential cost savings, spend reduction,
supplier consolidate and standardization opportunities.
Maintained industry and market awareness and trends
Led cross-functional team through sourcing seven-step
process
Worked with LOBs subject matter experts to gather and
assess business requirements
Led supplier selection and recommendation activities
including qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection
criteria, long and short lists, RFI and RFP development and
analysis
Led for development and execution of negotiations
Secured contracts and ensure implementation of contracts
Developed a category implementation plan including approved
benefits targets
Worked with suppliers to implement continuous cost and
quality improvements
Communicated customer and customer satisfaction, including
monitor and reporting metrics
Developed and reviewed performance data with suppliers
Addressed and resolved escalated issues?
Negotiated major contracts and pricing with high-profile
medical devices, chemical, and IT suppliers
Leveraged supply base to reduce component costs by 20%
within a 12-month time frame
Engaged a preferred set of supplies and sources, enabling
the company to have better quality, service, and on-time
delivery
Oversaw a $10 million technology project for a broad scale
enterprise and spend management platform in 18 months,
utilizing Tools Service by Ariba
Procurement Consultant
2002 - 2003 Clients: University of California at San
Francisco Medical Center, Solectron & Innerstep
Served as point of contact & expert resource for sourcing
techniques & strategies for products & services required by
internal or external clients
Studied applicable markets, manufacturers, distribution
channels, & value-added resellers on current trends,
interviewed suppliers & recommended sources of supply, &
entry & negotiation strategies
Negotiated purchases & contracts
Senior Buyer
2001 - 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation, Fremont, CA
Provided NPI procurement support and perform a variety of
specialized procurement activities to ensure the timely and
cost effective delivery of quality materials, parts,
equipment and services
Analyzed material requirements for proposals and programs
to insure best value (price, quality and past performance)
approaches are utilized
Maintained effective supply chain relationships
Senior Buyer/Planner
1999 - 2001 Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA
Forecasted, set and maintained target inventory levels
Reviewed inventory trends and reorder requirements
Procured materials, components and equipment
Validated and resolve invoicing discrepancies with A/P in
an expedient manner
Validated and resolve receiving discrepancies with the
warehouse in an expedient manner
Managed supplier commitment integrity regarding delivery
schedules
Dispositioned returned materials
Buyer/Planner
1998 - 1999 U.S. Surgical, Menlo Park, CA
Supervised all management activities for efficient delivery
of commodity.
Maintained optimal level of conduct with all suppliers.
Prepared Strategic Sourcing plans and required reports.
Monitored procurement reporting system as per standards.
Administered processes and ensured continuous improvement
activities.
Developed and implemented various enabling technologies.
Analyzed market conditions and forecasted future trends.
Evaluated vendor quotations and recommended improvements.
Buyer
1993 - 1998 RJR Polymers, Inc., Oakland, CA, United States
Purchased MRP driven ceramic, plastic and metal enclosures,
leadframes, chemicals, etc.
Reviewed and analyze vendor bids
Developed and award contracts
Negotiated and maintain blanket orders
Resolved discrepancies between supplier invoices and PO's
Education
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
MBA Operations Management/Supply Chain Management
Concentration
Cum Laude: 3.8 Cumulative GPA
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Project Management Certification
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Bachelor's Degree in English
Skills
Oracle Level B & C Certified Buyer
MS Project
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