JOHN CASTIGLIONE

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PROCUREMENT & PURCHASING LEADERSHIP

Dynamic and accomplished professional with significant experience and success in purchasing operations, business leadership, logistics, materials management, budgeting, inventory/cost control, sales, marketing, and client service. Trains, supervises, and motivates top-performing teams. Champions conceptualization, development, and orchestration of internal operations with strategic management initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Forges and maintains effective relationships with diverse groups of staff and management. Employs unwavering initiative to overcome complex business challenges in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities. Recognized for sound judgment, innovation, and solid work ethic. Committed to organizational development, profitability, and excellence. Proactive, resourceful, and respected.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Materials Management ● Strategic Sourcing ● Vendor Negotiations ● Contract Management

Database Management ● Inventory Control ● Proposal Development ● Training/Supervision

Best Practices ● Project Management ● Trend Analysis ● Bid Profile Development

MSDS/OSHA/Hazmat ● Asset/Loss Protection ● Regulation Compliance

Policy/Procedure Design ● New Business Development ● Software Acquisition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LAS VEGAS-CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT, Las Vegas, NV

Senior Purchasing Specialist, 2014-Present

Develops solicitation, contract, and procurement documentation to ensure compliance with District policies/procedures, grants, federal regulations, and Nevada Revised Statutes

Consults with internal departments on policies and procedures; ensures compliance, provides direction for proper methods of procurement, and leads procurement training

Creates solicitation documentation for goods, services, and construction; analyzes scope of work, specifications, and evaluation criteria

Forges vendor relations to obtain quotes; prepares and issues formal/informal bid packages for products, services, and construction

Evaluates bids, conducts price/cost analyses, and assesses quality/suitability of supplies, materials, and equipment; prepares bid process documentation and reports

Negotiates purchase agreements and contracts on behalf of District; ensures vendor meets terms of agreement; resolves contractual disputes

Collaborates with Business Office and IT Department to audit software system and performance; purchases software systems and enhances system operations

J.W. MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA, Las Vegas, NV

Purchasing Manager, 2012-2014

Directed acquisition of all goods and services; achieved 20% savings on cost and trade discounts

Managed all procurement business operations; led warehouse, receiving, stocking, and mailroom operations; supervised 9 purchasing personnel

Established highly-effective account strategies: forecasting, business development, P&L, inventory life cycle, competitive analysis, and business summaries

Purchased $300K+/month in housekeeping, food, non-food, and liquor products

Maintained monthly rotating inventory with optimal shrink loss and accurate database records; eliminated $20K of obsolete stock

Saved $150K/year in overall material costs through effective vendor negotiation

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SOUTH POINT HOTEL CASINO & SPA, Las Vegas, NV

Lead Buyer, 2005-2012

Spearheaded research to ensure best nationwide suppliers; saved 5-10% monthly

Coordinated $2.7M in hotel casino pre-construction FF&E purchasing

Enhanced Purchasing Department procedures, practices, and operating guidelines

Sourced and purchased food/beverage items, gaming materials, housekeeping products/linens, security/surveillance equipment; negotiated vendor contracts

CAESARS PALACE HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, NV

Food Buyer, 2003-2005

Developed inventory database for 2 new restaurants

Monitored and maintained inventory for central warehouse/retail outlets/13 restaurants

Established product specifications for type, quality, quantity, par levels, and cost

Purchased $2.4M+/year in food, non-food, and supplies

Led negotiation of vendor contracts; saved 20% from initial quote to final price

THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, NV

Buyer, 1998-2003

Procured $1.2M+/year in food and non-food items as requisitioned by multiple departments through JD Edwards computerized system

Designed and implemented computerized inventory database system

Established successful bid process for advertising programs and printing collateral

Analyzed material usage; determined optimal cost-efficient par levels

Solicited new vendors in order to increase supplier base for cost control

PRIMMADONNA CASINO RESORTS, Las Vegas, NV

Purchasing Agent, 1993-1998

Consolidated purchasing operations for 3 properties; streamlined process to save time and money

Developed bid profiles for electrical, lighting, plumbing, and sundry parts; saved 10%

Negotiated contract agreement details with suppliers and vendors

Sourced out and procured new products to fulfill end users’ requisitions

EDUCATION

St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Economics/Accounting minor, GPA: 3.9

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Advanced Purchasing Business Operations, JD Edwards, Stratton Warren, WebWorks, Microsoft Excel

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