BUYER PURCHASING
Highly dynamic and hardworking professional, offering solid skills and
expertise in customer service, sales, accounts, negotiation, and contracts
management. Recognized for improving business through hands-on managerial
style and comprehensive understanding of the market. Adept at establishing
professional relationships with customers, vendors, and executives within
multiple industries while maximizing sales opportunities. Fully committed
to continuous improvement and exploration of new opportunities. Technically
proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SalesForce & Siebel - Customer
Relationship Management (CRM), DBA Manufacturing - Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP), and Quosal.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Core Business Process
Contracts and Statement of Work (SOW) Cross-functional Leadership and
Organization Collaboration
Request for Proposal (RFP) and Pricing Market Research and Planning
Negotiation Cold Calling and Cross-selling
Project and Account Management
Career Highlights
V Provided oversight to merchandise planning for in-house supply function
by tracking on-hand inventory of high demand items while ensuring reorder
levels are met in a timely fashion
V Earned the top spot in the Sales Team for securing and closing new
business from companies with more than $1B annual revenue.
V Made substantial contributions in developing strategies to meet
objectives and successfully attain goals.
V Administered onsite visits and complex pricing modules for the
development and presentation of detailed proposals and quotations.
V Played a key role in gaining 15% GP return for pricing negotiations.
V Served as a driving force in maintaining the 30% GP on resale through
demonstration of outstanding vendor management.
Professional Experience
Prevalent Networks Warren, NJ
Account Manager, Security and Risk Management Software/Consultants 2013-
2014
< Demonstrate adeptness in fulfilling tasks including identifying
opportunities, overcoming objections, developing association, and
conducting cold calling.
< Build and cultivate harmonious relationship with vendors including
multiple suppliers such as HP and Net App.
< Drive efforts to ensure clients' loyalty and repeat business by working
collaboratively with vendors.
< Display outstanding communication skills in discussing the benefit of
products and services to customers.
Myriad Supply New York, NY
Senior Account Executive Purchasing, Computer Hardware and Networking
Equipment 2009-2013
< Exemplified expertise in working with multiple technologies equipment
including Avaya, Cisco Value-Added Reseller (VAR), Edgewater, Foundry,
Juniper, and Polycom.
< Worked in partnership with key suppliers and distributors in securing a
mutually beneficial outcome for both parties.
< Took part in handling request for quotation (RFQ) in purchasing computer
hardware for resale.
< Guaranteed outstanding supplier performance for reliability, quality
control, and cost effectiveness.
< Rendered expert oversight to supplier performance, while also
coordinating with internal and external customers.
JD Carton & Son Parsippany, NJ
Vice President, Commercial Moving and Corporate Relocation 2007-2009
< Authored and instituted detailed proposals and quotations.
< Served as an attendance leader, organizing professional events and
groups.
Personnel Decisions International New York, NY
Business Development Associate, Human Resource Consulting 2004-2007
< Played an instrumental role in advocating corporate promotional events.
< Interfaced with clients for the assurance of success of products and
services usage.
< Assumed full accountability in handling Northeastern United States and
Eastern Canada accounts.
Earlier Positions Held:
Uniscribe New York, NY, USA
Account Manager, Document Management and Litigation Support
Superior Group New York, NY, USA
Account Manager, Document Management and Litigation Support
Tom Martin & Sons Country Cork, Ireland
Account Representative, Art and Office Supply Distributor
Education
Specific Degree in Applied Chemistry
Tralee Technical College County Kerry, Ireland
Professional Development
APICS: Certified in Production and Inventory Management, In Progress
CSE: Cisco Sales Expert
Salesforce: CRM Software
City and Guilds of London Institute: Materials Management, Supervisory
Business Skills, and Information Technology
Professional affiliations
Irish American Business Association
APICS