Manager Software

FRANK J. GRECO

*** ******** ***** ***** *** Francisco 650-***-****

***********@*****.***

PROFILE

Resourceful, strategic and tactical planner accomplished in cost savings without compromising quality and timely delivery. Broad technical experience in contract management complements extensive purchasing skills and effective problem solving

SKILL SETS

Oracle, People Soft, BaaN, MAS 90, Nova 3.0 Purchasing System, Reflections 1, SAP, MSS, Excel, Microsoft Word, Cost Point, FMS, Lawson, Solomon IV, Banner, FRS, Adpics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

February 2015 – Present, Matson Navigation Company

Contract Purchaser

Analyzing various types of purchasing requests and transactions; developing complex and detailed term contracts for the purchase of high volume commodities and services.

Developing specifications and issuing bids or Requests for Proposals (RFP’s); reviewing bids/RFP’s; evaluating prices, discounts and delivery conditions, responding to verbal and written requests/inquiries.

Perform complex pricing analysis of bids

Sourcing and purchasing internationally – China, Guam

Month-end reconciliation of invoices

Manage 247 Cell phones, as well as all mobility items such as JetPacks, and iPads, all ordering for equipment and plans, both domestic and global

January 2014 – July 2015, City and County of San Francisco

Senior Purchaser

Analyzing various types of purchasing requests and transactions; developing complex and detailed citywide term contracts for the purchase of high volume commodities and services.

Developing specifications and issuing bids or Requests for Proposals (RFP’s); reviewing bids/RFP’s; evaluating prices, discounts and delivery conditions, resolving protests; responding to verbal and written requests/inquiries. Provide technical and procedural expertise on guidelines and legislation to vendors and departmental staff; and provide training to staff on purchasing policies and procedures. Supervising entry and journey level professional and administrative support personnel. Coordinating and administering all aspects of purchasing and contracting activities.

April 2013 – January 2014 – Facebook – (Milestone), Menlo Park, CA

Buyer

Bid and negotiated a one year, contract for fixed pricing for Facebook, North America, parts inventory, totaling 128 separate line items. As well as for all toner supplies used by Facebook, North America offices. Responsible for Domestic IT, AV Purchasing, which includes: Obtaining quotations, expediting of open orders as well as resolving invoice and receiving issues. Charged with writing procedures pertaining to Receiving of merchandise and a Procurement Procedure for taking responsibility for all Field Office Ordering, resolved invoice issues and negotiated with CDW to forgive $8,600 in invoices and Dell to forgive $45,200. Instituted a more streamline approach for Facebook, North America Satellite Offices to receive and place requests for ordering of supplies

Software used: Oracle 11i, Task System

Frank J. Greco 650-***-****

April 2008 – January 2013. (July 2007 – October 2007)Foothill College, Los Altos Hills Senior Buyer

Conduct advertised sealed bids and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as required by applicable statutes; Buy Measure C-funded technology equipment and related services including but not limited to: Computer Hardware and Software, Telephone equipment, Telecommunications and Data Processing Systems, Copiers, Multimedia Classroom equipment and Installation. Also buys Measure C funded furniture and Measure C funded Construction Projects. Extensive purchasing for the Athletic Departments for both Foothill and De Anza College, Retrofit and construction of weight room, purchase of weight room equipment via sealed, formal bid as well as procurement of other equipment needed for all campus teams and class’s. Involved in various one time purchases, such as but not limited to: Vehicles, Copier Leases, Movers, and Quarterly Copier Paper Bids.

Software used: MS Office, FR Software, Banner, FRS

November 2007 – April 2008, UCSF San Francisco, CA Buyer III (Contract)

Involved in various one time purchases, as well as pricing, delivery, and terms and conditions Negotiated several Independent Contractor Agreements Duties included all Campus MRO purchasing for such items as; furniture, HVAC Contracts. Negotiated many high dollar contracts for research and equipment for the various departments of UCSF

Software used: Oracle and People Soft.

Jan. 2007 – July 2007 Western Digital, San Jose, CA

Senior Buyer (Contract)

Performed Contracts Analysis, and cost saving documentation. Capacity quoting, analyzing and the subsequent placement of purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies for both MRO and MRP inventory supply demand requirements. Also was accomplished in expediting critical-need items. Involved in various projects such as resolving accounting issues, vendor research, terms and conditions, and price discounts

Software used: Oracle

Oct. 2006 – Dec 2006 - Apple Computer, Cupertino, CA Expediter

Duties included Running SAP Open Purchase Order Reports. Formatting of excel spread sheets for use in expediting parts from vendors located overseas.

Software used SAP

January 2006 – August 2006 - L-3 Randtron, Menlo Park, CA

Senior Buyer (Contract)

Led in the negotiation and purchase of facility services; HVAC, Grounds, Furniture and move/renovation of office work stations. Expediting critical-need items for the core buyers as well as publishing a weekly departmental status report. Quoting, analyzing and the subsequent placement of purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies (FAR regulations) for both MRO and MRP inventory supply demand requirements.

Software used: BAAN

Frank J. Greco 650-***-****

March 2004 – Dec 2005 Various Contract Buyer Positions within San Francisco Bay Area Senior Contract Manager/Buyer

Involved in a variety of contract work for several companies during this period of time, including: Cypress Semi-Conductor, LeMah Electronics, Big Band.Net, Computer Curriculum, GE Homeland Security, Valley Transit. Employed by the City of San Jose during their migration from MAS90 to SAP

Lead in the Purchase and negotiations for facility services; HVAC, Cafeteria start up, Grounds, Signage, Furniture/Movers. Marketing Materials, Trade Show Purchased a variety of electronic components at major high tech corporations including, Such items as: molding, fasteners, packaging, wire, heavy construction material, plumbing, electrical supplies, IT and Engineering procurement such as various hardware, software and licensing agreements.

Software used: Oracle and SAP

May 2003 – March 2004 Alameda County GSA Purchasing Alameda County, CA Senior Buyer

Supervise direct Buyer’s Contracts Team. Reviewed contracts for compliance within Alameda County GSA Purchasing Guide lines Write and review letters of vendor recommendation that are to be presented to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Training various departments and subordinates in Contract writing.

Software used: Oracle and Cost point

April 2001 – October 2002 Stanford Research International (SRI) Menlo Park, CA Senior Buyer

Developed strategic supplier relationships with: Dell, Insight, Compaq computer system companies Bid and negotiated a nationwide three-year contract for office supplies and printing bid and negotiated a 1.2 million, four-year waste disposal contract. Bid, negotiated and managed the following contracts: Sun Microsystems Maintenance, Firewall Maintenance, and Silicon Graphics Maintenance. Enforced Federal Rules and Regulations pertaining to Government Purchasing (FAR)

Software used: Oracle

December 1998 – April 2001 Neoforma.com – Santa Clara, CA Purchasing Manager

Developed strategic supplier relationships Collaborated with Operations to bid and negotiate price and delivery for 304 workstations for new building site. Negotiated and managed service for 177 cell phones users as well as established an employee discount and purchase plan. Lead in the Purchase and negotiations for facility services; HVAC, Cafeteria start up, Grounds, Signage, Furniture/Movers. Purchased all printing and promotional materials for Marketing and Sales Departments Trained as a Super-user for Oracle system

Software used Oracle

July 1995 – November 1998 Fritzi California - San Francisco, CA Purchasing/Support Services Manager

Responsible for directing the planning, development and implementation for the following areas: purchasing, and all support services. Purchased goods and fabrics for designer clothing Purchased-shipping containers, designed specifically for the use in shipping garments and other related clothing material. Supervised buyers and office services; including mailroom, reprographics and receptionist.

Software used: NOVA 3.0

Frank J. Greco 650-***-****

March 1993 – July 1995 Data Safe - South San Francisco, CA Purchasing / Facilities Manager

Coordinated and managed the purchasing of all aspects for new locations, such as: office space and layout, cubicles, office furniture and equipment, telecommunications equipment, and paper commodities in excess of one million per year. Lead in the Purchase and negotiations for facility services; HVAC, Signage, Furniture. Negotiated maintenance and repair work for buildings, grounds, shelving, and other equipment.

Software used: Solomon IV and Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

San Francisco State University – Bachelor of Arts

Member in good standing of CAPPO

Negotiating to Win – ARMA

Source MBE/WBE Vendors

Supervisor as Coach – City of San Francisco

Writing Performance Evaluations – City of San Francisco

Essential Skills for the Effective Buyer – U C Berkeley Extension

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