Douglas A. Kwaiser

*** ****** *** ** ***** Rapids, MI 49503 616-***-**** acznjv@r.postjobfree.com Purchasing Manager

Over 20 years Purchasing Experience in Manufacturing Operations with $20 to $35 Million in Annual Sales Supervision of Staff Development of Multiple Cost Saving Programs Earned BA Degree

Professional Experience

ProStaff Employment Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI

Family Christian Stores January, 2017-Present

Warehouse Selector

Kerkstra Precast Inc, Grandville, MI May, 2012-October, 2015 Purchasing Manager

Responsible for selection and purchase of a variety of material and supply items for a manufacturing construction firm with annual sales of $35M. Products purchased include: Steel, Strand, Rebar, Mesh, Steel Lifters, Fasteners, Cement, Chemical Admixtures, Insulation, Plastics, Maintenance Supplies, Safety Supplies, Weld Studs, Construction Supplies, Outside Fabrication and Machining, Wood Supply, Capital Equipment DUTIES INCLUDED:

Supervision of staff

Administration of expediting procedures

Presentation of purchasing department reports at weekly production meetings

Identification and analysis of prospective parts sources

Development of formal quotes for bid projects

Assisting engineering in the selection of materials for new products

Negotiation of contractual pricing agreements with vendor representatives

Coordination of inventory control reporting procedures

Processing of returned/damaged parts

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:

Developed and maintained inventory reorder level for key items

Purchased rebar shear line and rebar automated bender

Negotiated with mill on bulk rebar purchasing, saving 30% off all rebar GTECH, Grand Rapids, MI May, 2010-May, 2012

Merchandiser

Responsible for ensuring clients are sufficiently stocked with product. DUTIES INCLUDE:

Order and stock merchandise

Maintain supply in machines

Analyze reports to determine merchandise needed

Installations

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616-***-**** acznjv@r.postjobfree.com

PROGRESSIVE SURFACE, Grand Rapids, MI October, 1984-March, 2009 Senior Buyer

Responsible for the selection and purchase of a variety of material and supply items for this manufacturing firm with annual sales of $20M. Products purchased include: Steel, Aluminum, Urethane, Copper and Brass, Fasteners, Electrical Components, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Lubricants and Chemicals, Production Machinery Tooling, Ball Screws, Outside Fabrication and Machining.

DUTIES INCLUDED:

Supervision of staff personnel

Administration of expediting procedures

Presentation of purchasing department reports at weekly production meetings

Identification and analysis of prospective parts sources

Development of formal quotes for bid projects

Assisting engineering in the selection of materials for new products

Negotiation of contractual pricing agreements with vendor representatives

Coordination of inventory control reporting procedures

Coordination of lean manufacturing procedures

Processing of returned/damaged parts

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:

Implementation of a comprehensive inventory reduction effort, resulting in 30%

reduction

Development and implementation of a vendor rating system

Reduced supplier base by 40%

Implementation of maintenance schedule of CNC machine equipment

Assisted in implementation of ISO 9001

Education & Activities

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration: Olivet College, Olivet, MI Concentration in Management

Extracurricular activities included Varsity Football, Business Club, Adelphic Alpha Pi VP Professional Development: Additional training in Vendor Relations, Purchasing Law, Vendor Negotiations

Professional Affiliations: Grand Rapids Association of Purchasing Managers

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