Manager Purchasing

Gordon L Eskew **** Trail Creek Dr Sugarland, TX *7479

Cell: 832-***-****

E-mail: *******@*******.***

Overview

Over 15 years experience as a purchasing coordinator Experience encompasses scheduling and supervising personnel; purchasing; negotiating contracts; computerized inventory control / maintenance; and successful warehouse reorganization.

Proficient in various computer programs including: QuickBooks, Peachtree, Great Plains, Adobe Acrobat, Auto CAD, MRP, Max View, Dodge View, Windows Office, i.e. Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.

Conscientious individual; detail-oriented with excellent follow-through

Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to complete multiple and varied projects within tight time constraints. Flexible/adaptable; able to rapidly assimilate new ideas, products and procedures

Experience

05/2014 – 10/2014 Home Depot Birmingham, Al

Sales Person

Appliances. Home improvement installation. Customer assistance with their purchases. Inventory maintenance

11/2008 – 02/2011 Manconix Houston, TX (contract from 11/2008-12/2009)

Buyer

Responsible for purchasing electrical materials and components for manufacturing plant. Built reliable purchasing relationships with both new and established national and international suppliers. Developed requesting material quotes for Sales department. Utilized MRP System for production ordering information

2008 IS Support Inc Houston, TX

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for purchasing computer hardware and software utilizing various websites such as Ingram, Dell and CDW. Communicated with IT consultants to ensure accurate ordering and properly maintained in-house inventory Generated competitive quotes for customers and consultants. Ensured that all purchases were completed in the most cost effective manner

2001 - 2007 Amber Booth Inc. Houston, TX

Estimator

Developed quotes for vibration isolation and seismic restraints for mechanical equipment on new construction sites utilizing blueprints. Handled world wide corporate and government projects such as hospitals, schools, hotels, and military installations ranging in cost from one million to over $50 million. Responsible for producing itemized lists of materials and labor through both manual and computerized techniques. Reviewed bid documents to establish and confirm the scope of work

1999 - 2000 PC People Houston, TX

Purchasing Manager

Purchased all computer software and hardware for educational and retail customers. Maintained a monthly inventory of all in-stock products using Access and QuickBooks . Communicated with at least ten national vendors on a constant basis

1997 - 1999 Focus Points Inc./ Intermat Inc. Houston, TX

Inventory Analyst (contract)

Re-organized inventory using in-house computer system to identify various in-stock materials and parts

1996 - 1997 Comtel Communications Inc. Houston, TX

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for purchasing fiber optical cabling and networking supplies. Performed data entry and inventory control . Established new vendor accounts and negotiated pricing with established vendors

Education E.B. Erwin High School Birmingham, AL