Buyer / Project Manager

Robert Payton

***** ******** **** **., ****** Chapel, FL 33544

Cell: 813-***-**** - *********@***.***

Summary

Detail Oriented Professional with over 20 years of experience in Procurement, Account Management,

Product Management, and Marketing Support. Self Motivated problem solver who excels in a fast paced

work environment. Looking for a career opportunity with a progressive organization offering professional

development, performance based advancement and an opportunity to contribute to its increased

profitability and productivity.

Highlights

• Skilled Multi-tasker

• Exceptional Customer Service

• Results Oriented

• Coachable and Flexible

• Strong Negotiating Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills

• Skilled in MS Office

• Customer Oriented

• Strong Communicator

• Experience in Oracle and People Soft Financial

systems

Accomplishments

• Received two Client Satisfaction Awards from New York for exemplary service. (2006 / 2009)

Experience

Print Buyer

November 2002 - Present

Time Customer Service / Time Inc. - Tampa, FL

Responsible for the effective buying and managing of printed stock for over 45 national magazines.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation of electronic art files for accuracy and print production capability.

• Prioritize workload to ensure mail package components are produced accurately and in a timely

manner to meet mailing deadlines.

• Responsible for confirming accurate pricing, vendor selection, quality assurance, proper purchase

order control application for payment and receiving, and audit trail back up.

• The evaluation of specifications for the production of group orders, reviewing art for production

issues, and recommendations for cost effective production.

• Assist in meeting promotional objectives for Renewal and Billing sources of business.

• Go to person in Purchasing for special projects and mailings.

Facilities Buyer / General Services Buyer

October 2000 - October 2002

Time Customer Service / Time Inc. - Tampa, FL

Responsible for the timely and effective buying of commodities and materials for various company

facilities.

Responsibilities included:

• A focus on Bids, Negotiations, and Responsiveness to internal customer's needs.

• The effective management and selection of suppliers which was demonstrated through vendor

performance, cost management, and service results.

• Development of contracts, legal review, and business terms and conditions.

• Application of Price/Cost analysis principles.

• Purchased all warehouse supplies including racking, warehouse supplies, and fulfillment

machinery.

Account Management

August 1999 - October 2000

Anchor Glass - Tampa, FL

Responsible for managing and maintaining various high profile accounts.

Responsibilities included:

• Forecasting customer requirements for production purposes.

• Placing glass production orders covering various plants in the U.S. and Canada.

• Report and address transportation problems and glass defects.

• Prepared and maintained a weekly inventory report for each customer that reported glass

availability, requirements for the month, and when the next production was scheduled.

Buyer / Accounts Payable

June 1990 - July 1999

McNichols Company - Tampa, FL

As a buyer I was responsible for the procurement of wire stock from various suppliers based on the

customer specific needs and requirements.

Responsibilities included:

• Approved vendor invoices, expedited orders, communicated with suppliers regarding lead times,

and researched shipping and receiving problems.

• Served as internal customer service contact for all product issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Criminology, 1997

University of South Florida - Tampa, FL United States

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