Purchasing Manager

SUSAN R. SCHULTZ

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516-***-**** • 516-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

** ***** *********** ********** ** Responsible and Fast-track Environments

A dynamic, personable and results-oriented management professional who can contribute extensive experience in inventory forecast and assessment to continually improve inventory turnover, maintain a high service level and quality of products. Has highly effective leadership and motivational skills. Supports the development of a cohesive purchasing team in the collaborative achievement of strategic goals.

A visionary strategist with demonstrated expertise in the implementation of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, achievement of inventory targets and the introduction of first-rate purchasing practices. Possesses outstanding interpersonal and rapport building skills with keen vendor management capabilities.

CORE STRENGTHS

* Purchasing Management

* Organizational Leadership

* Contract Negotiations

* Cost Control and Containment

* Vendor Partnerships

* Inventory Planning and Control

* Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

* Compliance to Specifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H.A. GUDEN CO., INC. February 2015 to September 2015

Purchasing Manager

* Responsible for supplier relationships

* Coordinate purchasing decisions based on industry and product-line trends, inventory, product demand, pricing, delivery schedules and supplier visitation and assessment.

* Maintain order quality and timeliness through customer feedback and daily interaction with Customer Service and the Quality and Receiving Departments.

* Process supplier quotations and order fulfillment based on product awareness and customer demand.

* Analyze weekly reports to assess product mobility.

The DESSY GROUP June 2013 to February 2015

Inventory Control Specialist

* Responsible for all dress and accessory inventory; and the quick delivery program

* Proficient with the use of Blue Cherry for apparel enterprise resource planning and supply chain management

SYSTEMAX, INC. / GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL January 2001 to April 2013

Purchasing Manager

* Responsible for the supervision and control of the ordering, buying and inventory activities to assure effective and efficient operation in the acquisition and warehousing of items for an industrial equipment mail-order catalogue.

* Supervises, manages, handles the training and development, planning of work assignments, prioritization and delegation of tasks, and ensures the satisfactory completion of assigned work of 6 Buyers.

* Directs the activities of the buyers in the preparation of specifications, procurement, and bidding procedures, as well as counsels them on changing market conditions that affect the purchasing process.

* Accountable for the management of assigned items and coordination of all aspects of warehouse activities, including receiving, processing, inventory control and layout, cycle count, and stocking.

* Ensures that all the items are checked in, ticketed and delivered to the proper area on a timely manner, in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

* Proactively evaluates vendor capabilities, administrates purchase orders and contracts to strike an optimum balance between cost, quality, delivery and service.

* Develops and implements purchasing management instructions, policies, and systems.

* Works towards continuous improvement and streamlining of the purchasing processes to eliminate non-value activities.

* Deals with import and domestic vendors and is responsible for about 10,000 stock-keeping units.

LEFRAK ORGANIZATION September 1992 to December 2000

Assistant Director of Purchasing

* Directed all purchasing operations of over 130 commercial and residential building functions, including requisitions, purchase orders, price negotiation, and receiving and delivery verification.

* Developed and implemented policies and procedures that supported the company’s purchasing goals to achieve maximum savings and great efficiencies.

* Worked with, reviewed and evaluated buyer recommendations on supplier selection, performance, negotiation and bids.

* Trained and developed purchasing personnel in the strategic execution and purchasing of materials, equipment, tooling, supplies and services.

EDUCATION

ST. CLOUD COLLEGE, St. Cloud, MN

Graduated 1984-History Major

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