Purchasing Agent / Buyer
Resume:
Scot L. Polich
Greer, S.C. 29651
Cell: 941-***-****
E-mail – *******@*******.***
Summary Seasoned professional with extensive knowledge and skills in purchasing,
supplier relations, inventory control, sales, mechanical & hydraulic systems and customer
service.
Objective To help a company grow and prosper by reducing company costs without having an
adverse effect on product quality and on time delivery.
Experience & 2013 – Present Gemcraft Construction LLC Greer, S.C. &
Achievements Project Manager Bradenton, FL.
* Managed several aspects of home and business remodeling company.
* Planned and purchased materials. Purchased tools and office supplies as needed.
* Responsible for obtaining sub-contractor estimates and bids.
* Daily oversight of all sub-contractors.
* Responsible for the construction schedule and budget to insure the project was
completed within deadline and budget.
2005 – 2013 American Torch Tip Co. Bradenton, FL
Purchasing Manager
* Purchased for a large manufacturing company that employees
approx. 250 people with three shifts.
* Organized, revised and set new policies for the purchasing dept.
* Responsible for managing all purchasing needed to keep the company
functioning. This included but was not limited to the following; Raw materials including
copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, aluminum and all plastics.
MRO products, Tooling products, Paper products, Shipping & Receiving products and
procurement of all other production and facilities products.
* Managed large purchasing budget and able to show cost saving every year.
* Negotiate contracts and blanket orders.
* Overseas buying.
* Maintained compliance with OSHA requirements.
* Met and worked with current and new supplies to establish a better working
relationship and view new products..
* Monitored usage and set min/max levels on all inventory.
* Initiated the purchase and installation of automated vertical storage,
inventory retrieval system and other capital equipment.
* Work with all department heads on existing and new products.
* Delegate and oversaw order entry, receiving, physical inventory and
storage.
2003 - 2005 Silliman Fluid Power Sarasota, FL
Purchasing Manager
* Purchased new equipment, parts and related items for repair shop,
inventory and facilities.
* Designed stocking program.
* Inventory control.
* Service writer.
1999 – 2003 Scot Installations Parrish, Fl.
Owner-Flooring
* Bidding and contract writing.
* Ceramic Tile and Brick Pavers installations.
* Serviced residential, commercial customers and contractors.
* On and off site supervisions of work crews.
* Procurement of all materials.
1998 - 1999 Feld Entertainment Sarasota, FL
Purchasing Agent
* Worked extensively with Disney on Ice set designers.
* Provided purchasing and design support in all phases of mechanical and
pneumatic design, specific to special projects.
* Negotiated with suppliers on pricing and quantity buying issues.
* Set up blanket orders and contracts.
* Inventory control.
* Receiving and stocking supervisor.
1994-1998 Motion Industries-Tricom Sarasota, FL
Outside Sales Representative –Procurement Specialist
* Provided product support to customers in all phases of mechanical,
hydraulic and pneumatic design.
* Addressed inventory control issues, including integrated supply.
* Worked closely with OEM”S on pricing, JIT delivery and product
information.
* Helped develop systems for consistent pricing accessible to all sales
representatives.
* Initiated meetings with manufacturer representatives to resolve issues
concerning pricing inconsistencies, poor delivery and service.
1988-1994 Dixie Bearings Bradenton, FL
Customer Service representative
* Provided service to Tropicana Products an account which exceeded
two million in sales annually.
* Specialist in designing power transmission drives.
* Appointed facilitator of internal QAD programs, branch trainer and
internal continuing education programs.
1985-1988 2 – John Deere Dealerships in Sarasota & Palmetto, FL
Small engine mechanic. Repaired a wide variety of equipment makes and models.
Lawn equipment sales to commercial businesses and homeowners.
Mechanical review of all trade-in equipment.
Tested new equipment for John Deere.
Military 1975 – 1979 United States Coast Guard
* E5 second Class Petty Officer
* Reserves USCG 1979 – 1981
* Honorable Discharge
* Vietnam era vet.
Education * Several purchasing and sales seminars and workshops.
* Mechanical drives and hydraulic engineering. (Mfg schools)
* USCG Machinery Technician (USCG school for mechanical knowledge and repair)
* Graduated East High School 1975 – DesMoines, Ia.
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