Purchasing Manager

STEP H E N A. B A K ER

Akron, OH • 330-***-**** • *****************@*******.***

PU RC H AS I NG MA NAGER

A top-performing Purchasing Manager who consistently exceeds demanding expectations of

Fortune 500/100 clientele, contributing to major costs savings of $250K annually. Talented,

creative, visionary professional credited with driving purchasing and production functions in high-

volume manufacturing and fabrication industries. Subject matter expert who manages logistics

w ithin fast-paced environments. Enhances operational performance and profitability via Six

Sigma/Lean Manufacturing principles. Proficient with MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

P rograms and documenting hazardous waste disposal.

AREAS EXPERT ISE

OF

Purchasing Trade Show Industry Manufacturing Industry

Vendor Relations Plant Management Negotiations

Strategic Planning/Analysis Process Improvement Logistics

Team Leadership Sourcing Cost Efficiency

K EY A CH I EVE M E N TS

• CONS ISTEN TLY SAVED $250K FORTU NE 500/100 TRADE SHOW CL I E N TS.

A NNUALLY F OR

• SPEC I F ICALLY $3M

R ECRU I TE D B Y OWNERS O F B US I N ESS A ND D ISP LAY SALES V EN DOR T O I N CREASE T RADE S HOW

F ORTU NE 500 C USTO ME RS .

V IS IB I L I TY A ND R EVE NU ES F OR

• D I R ECTE D $1M ACCOUN T, I N CREAS ING M ARG I N P ROF I TAB I L I T Y F RO M 10% T O 45%.

P URC HASI NG E FFORTS O N

• C HOSEN T O L EAD R E LOCAT ION O F P LANT O PERAT IO NS T O N EW FACI L I TY F RO M I N CEP T I O N T O F U L L O PERAT IONS .

• E L I M I NATE D C OSTLY F ABR ICAT ION P ROCEDU RES B Y D ES IGN I NG A ND PATENT I NG N EW L I G H TWE IG H T, D O UBLE -SIDE D

D ISP LAY BOARD T HAT M I N I M IZE D M A NUFACTUR I NG T I M E .

PROFESSIONA L E XPER I E NCE

2000-2013

Gallo Displays, C leveland, O H

Purchasing Manager/Installation & Removal Manager

STEPHEN A. BAKER • 330-***-**** • *****************@*******.***

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Purchased materials to produce million-dollar t rade show exhibits nationwide. Issued purchase

orders and samples for f lammability certifications for exhibit materials. Researched and approved

new vendors to enhance company’s vendor base and versatility. Reviewed all bills of materials

submitted from project coordinators to verify accuracy and amounts. Assured hazardous waste

p rograms and disposal met regulatory requirements. Issued purchase orders for engineers seal for

t he structural integri ty for exhibits.

• Supervised purchasing assistant and 3 employees in installation and removal department.

Maintained annual perpetual savings report averaging $250K.

Executed purchase orders and logistics for $7M in annual purchases.

Spearheaded efforts to provide top-quality products at optimal prices for the company’s

point-of-purchase programs by investigating new vendors in China.

Negotiated labor bills from outside contractors in Las Vegas, Chicago and other key

locations.

PROFESSIONA L EXPER I E NCE (CONT I N U E D)

Fabri Craft, Inc., CINCINNATI, OH 1990 – 2000

Plant Manager/Purchasing Agent/Sales Manager

Recruited by $3M business and display sales vendor specializing in precision sheet metal

fabrication sold to Fortune customers. Performed dual roles of Plant Manager and Purchasing

Agent, ensuring production could meet aggressive sales increase. Supervised 40 hourly plant

personnel to meet quality and specification requirements. Directed complex staff schedules to

p rocess multiple orders.

• Personally recruited by company owners to increase visibility and revenues at t rade shows.

• In tegrated purchasing expertise with continual analysis of production and material

requirements in job shop processing over 200-300 orders simultaneously.

• Met and negotiated with vendors to establish proper inventory levels and on-t ime ordering

of $1M in raw materials while maintaining quality and costs savings.

• Increased production capabilities of jobs requiring up to 30 operation work orders and

schedules throughout 30-40 work centers by developing and enforcing precise schedules.

PRIOR PROFESSIONA L E XPER I E NCE

STEPHEN A. BAKER • 330-***-**** • *****************@*******.***

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Display Sales Inc., C incinnati, O H

D irector of Purchasing & Production

Directed purchasing efforts on $1M account, increasing margin profitability from 10% to 45% by meeting bulk ordering

requirements.

• Led on time quality production of orders for two major accounts, contributing revenues over $1.2M/year.

Dyment Company, CINCINNATI, OH /Atlanta, GA

Plant Manager

Chosen to lead relocation of plant operations of corrugated and chipboard display manufacturer

f rom Cincinnati to new Atlanta facility from inception to full operations.

• Improved efficiency of assembly and packing lines, increasing output of quality parts.

Downing Displays Inc., CINCINNATI, OH

D irector of Purchasing

Orchestrated company growth into an international industry leader serving Fortune 500 and

Fortune 100 customers. Operated as sole agent and departmental director, acquiring up to $2M in

r aw inventory.

• Drove annual sales in excess of $4M annually and eliminated costly fabrication procedures

by designing and patenting new lightweight, double-sided display board that minimized

manufacturing t ime.

ED UCAT IO N & T RA I N I NG

Chester Kar rass Negotiating Seminars

Dale Carnegie Sales Course

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