Manager Management

RANDY ULMAN

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503-***-**** ■ *****.*****@*****.*** ■ www.linkedin.com/in/randyulman

CAREER PROFILE

Experienced Supply Chain manager and Procurement professional with a proven track record of managing the

flow of materials and complex assignments, with an unmatched discipline for meeting tight deadlines culled from

service in the United States Air Force. Applies strong financial industry metrics using Key Performance

Indicators to manage team performance and maximize productivity. Relationship-minded, establishes and builds

long-term partnerships to meet the goals of the organization and all stakeholders.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

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Sourcing & Purchasing Supply Chain Management Vendor Leadership

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Goal Setting & Strategic Planning & Analysis Project

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Milestones Management

Process Improvement & Six

• Quantitative Data • Relationship

Sigma

• Cross-Team Partnerships

Analysis Building

• Team Management • Conflict

Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND January 1996 to June 2014

Purchasing Manager

Sourced and purchased the highest quality materials to drive the University’s mission, protecting department

revenues and the overall school budget. Developed relationships with multiple vendors and purchased materials

for construction and facilities maintenance, utilizing knowledge of equipment valuation to negotiate best prices.

Reviewed specifications, prepared and signed purchase orders, managed the formal bidding process, and assisted

the physical plant director with decision-making. Managed the department's accounts payable/receivable, and

credit card reconciliation to ensure revenues were spent effectively. Assumed leadership during Plant Manager’s

absences and ensured continuity of operations.

Key Accomplishments:

• Manage operating/capital budgets in excess of $24 million coming in under budget each year.

• Developed a new bidding process requiring multiple bids from contractors for large projects, which

allowed the University to establish new lines of business with contractors while maintaining in-place

relationships.

• Aggressively pursued and finalized the purchase of a state-of-the-art boiler for at 10% over manufacturing

cost, which reduced water and energy costs by 50% and resulting in a nine month ROI.

• Negotiated and directed a successful sewer relining project costing $110,000.00 that provided a long-term

solution to a complex problem.

• Closed a $100,000 fixed five year uniform contract for the Vice President for Financial Affairs.

• Saved the university over $90,000 in the first year by forming a partnership with Provista to access over

$43 billion in annual purchasing power through Novation contracts.

• Implemented several lighting upgrade projects, recovering 50% of project dollars in energy trust rebates

through PGE and reducing energy usage/cost by 50%.

• Negotiated the purchase and replacement of a commercial dishwasher, saving $13,450.00 in installation

and set-up costs, and a value added bonus of one extra year of a service contract. Project saved an additional

$13,000.00 by reducing water, energy, and chemical use by 50%.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, University of Phoenix - Portland, OR 2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, University of Phoenix - Portland, OR 2007

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

CLIENTS NAME Resume, Page 2

The Association for Operations Management (APICS)

National Association of Education Procurement (NAEP)

The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)

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