Buyer Planner Procurement Purchasing

ROBERT BATES

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Summary of Career

Dynamic and seasoned business professional with proven success in delivering strategic sourcing, planning, and procurement, as well as reducing costs while ensuring quality vendor selection. Highly organized and efficient in performing multiple tasks related to project coordination as proven by consistent track record in beating deadlines and proactively managing inventory to ensure cost-effective manufacturing operations. Adept at communicating and collaborating with management teams, production schedulers, and regulatory agencies, as well as establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial vendor relationships through exceptional negotiation skills. Strong work ethic resulted in high satisfaction rates and retention by meeting specified delivery dates and ensuring efficient lead times. Proficient in a wide array of business productivity software including new purchasing systems, and capable of quickly adapting with administrative procedures, and company policies and industry regulations.

Areas of Expertise

Inventory Management

Product Review

Customer Service

Regulatory Compliance

Business Development

Test Management

Project Management

Staff Training/Supervision

Contract Oversight/Review

Strategic Planning

Vendor Management

Microsoft Office

Professional Experience

SEATRAX MARINE CRANES Houston, TX

MRO-Service Buyer/Planner March, 2014 – February, 2016

Directed all aspects of purchase of industrial supplies, safety items, services, mechanical spare parts, and fuel/petroleum products.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Commended for excellent work in minimizing offshore customers’ critical down time by urgently facilitating the procurement of much needed parts.

Effectively ensured compliance with Quality Management standards API Q1 and IS0 9001:2008 in the procurement of materials from subcontractors.

Generated reductions in expenditures through intensive negotiations of pricing with vendors, as well as cost reductions within the supply chain through rigorous analysis of landed costs.

DEL PACKAGING, LTD Cypress, TX

Buyer January, 2009 – March, 2014

Directed all aspects of purchasing operations for $5-million provider of turn-key packaging solutions and manufacturer of overcapping, denesting, and part feeding equipment for a broad range of customer applications. Delivered sourcing and vendor selection/evaluation for raw materials, as well as electrical and mechanical parts. Prepared and submitted RFQs, and communicated with vendors for price, availability, and delivery schedule.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Ensured vendor quality by coordinating with quality control departments in managing and accounting for replacement parts and substitutions.

Improved responsiveness, quality, and timetable of delivery by using metrics to track vendor performance.

Credited for establishing vendor terms and conditions and updating vendor information using enterprise system.

Recognized for consistent accuracy in preparing and submitting purchase orders according to due dates and based on production or customer requirements.

Successfully introduced new purchasing procedures which resulted in increased efficiency and accuracy.

Earned distinction for sound decision-making skills, accuracy, and ability to quickly learn new job functions.

Consistently stayed ahead of schedule by applying exceptional organizational, time, and priority management skills.

Sales Executive August, 2005 – December, 2008

Responded to prospect RFIs by providing potential customers with brochures, video clips, marketing photos, and sample layout drawings. Created RFQs per prospect and collaborated with cross-functional team of engineers to identify and integrate equipment solutions into customer applications. Negotiated contracts, established terms and conditions.

Processed customer purchase orders and reviewed terms and conditions for compliance with quotation.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Spearheaded the design and presentation of dynamic marketing tools and videos that delivered measurable results.

Developed and introduced new sales procedures that streamlined processes while maintaining quality service.

RELIABILITY, INC. Houston, TX

Test Supervisor July, 1995 – August, 2005

Provided international field service for a cutting-edge global semiconductor test equipment manufacturing company with $30 million worth of annual revenue. Supervised and trained customer support field staff.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Played a key role in the research and development of next generation micro-processing systems by calibrating electronic and thermal measurements using data acquisition equipment.

Successfully registered a 100% accuracy in conducting precision testing.

Served as ISO 9000 auditor.

Effectively debugged and started new test systems using ladder diagrams, schematics, and system controllers.

Successfully carried out system software integration and final acceptance test procedures.

Recognized for outstanding work in providing highly reliable system field service and installation and training to global clientele, as well as for consistently delivering high-quality service and support while traveling internationally.

Education & Training

Computer Technology Degree, Control Data Institute, Houston, TX

Certification, ISO 9000 Internal Auditor

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