Service Supply Chain

MR. LANEY V. ROLAND

GRETNA, LA ********@*****.*** 504-***-****

SUMMARY:

Executive level Purchasing Manager with over 26 years in purchasing, receiving, expediting, warehousing & inventory control for multi-million dollar large scale companies whom is accustomed to securing reliable, competitive suppliers, maintaining financial precision as well as accountability, and working quickly and accurately in very fast-paced, high volume environments.

Proven background of being committed to exceeding customer expectations on all levels of service with a focus on striving for excellence through continuous along with creative workplace performance improvements and personal development. Currently seeking a position within a company that will view my skill set as valuable and a beneficial addition to their team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

oSkilled negotiator which includes negotiating contracts, quantity discounts, pricing, terms, rebates, and transportation costs. Reputed for consistently pressing suppliers to “sharpen their pencils”. Final authority on contracts, bids, supplier programs & blanket orders.

oComplete understanding of the implementing of strategic sourcing processes, including RFI/RFQ/RFD, multi-round negotiations, proposal analysis, contact creation, and commercial management.

oProficient at utilizing; the latest version of MS Office, purchasing & accounting packages, Solomon, ABS Safenet, CAP, and SIS Commerce.

oHighly skilled at continually improving cost position by looking at price, specifications and demand, while maintaining quality as well as safety standards.

oThrives in environments requiring the capacity to prioritize concurrent projects both calmly and efficiently.

oAbility to communicate with various types of people and personalities which has aided in cultivating client relationships, diffusing situations and having positive interactions with colleagues.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

06/2007-01/2015: Purchasing & Buyer

TETRA / EPIC DIVERS, Belle Chasse, LA

oIn charge of all aspects of purchasing, receiving warehouse as well as inventory management functions combined with reviewing requisitions, communicate with vendors on product, service, price, availability along with delivery then determine method of procurement (direct buy or bid process).

oEffectively resolve any potential issues in regards to defective or unacceptable goods or service, supervise buyers as well as purchasing assistants to ensure cost-effective buys with a focus on optimal daily job performance while providing aid with Continual Improvement Programs in conformance with ISO9001 requirements also actively participate in Hazard Hunt ID, Root Cause Analysis, and Behavior Based Safety Observation Programs.

oCarried out the Commercial Management of preferred vender contracts, expedited orders to accommodate operations schedule changes along with directing the negotiation of pricing, contract terms, conditions, and scope of work.

oHandled the tracking/reporting of purchasing activity as well as performance measurements in addition to locating new sources to eliminate sole source positions and provide competitive pricing.

2005-04/2007: Senior Buyer

C.F. BEAN DREDGING, New Orleans, LA

oDirected the coordinating of both the shipping as well as the receiving at ports nationwide while making arrangements for equipment repairs then tracked spare parts to their final destinations.

oSelected as the liaison between engineering teams and department heads to ensure operational priorities

oEvaluated bid proposals, negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations along with scope of work, fulfilled all aspects to the scheduling of the delivery, assembly, or distribution of suppliers or parts to expedite the flow of materials and meet production schedules.

oEnsured the proper maintenance of files which included; maintenance records, bill of lading, master service agreements, purchase orders, release orders or costs reports.

2001-2004: Senior Purchasing Agent & Operations

PACIFIC GULF MARINE SERVICE, Gretna, LA

oSupervised the purchasing of cabin items, deck as well as engine spares, pipes, valves, fittings and all consumables then identified the best suppliers with consistent price and quality for all material procurements.

oConducted quarterly budget reviews for all vessel owners through computerized inventory along with coordinating stock movements as well as transfers to reflect cost, age and demand.

oPlanned all facets of the delivery of inbound/outbound shipments of freight/materials while taking on the responsibility of successfully achieving company goals and supporting the manufacturing functions.

o Researched internal customer supply chain requirements.

1994-2001: Purchasing/Material Analyst, International Shipholding Corporation

LMS SHIP MANAGEMENT, New Orleans, LA

oOversaw the purchasing for required materials which included delivery, cost, supplier process, potential risk then proposed proactive countermeasure for commercial along with government ships while efficiently managing all inventory operations on vessels also in our warehouse and was personally accountable for maintaining stores / provisions of fleet of vessels.

oSignificant contributor in vessel support via inventories along with the audits of materials/files, provided the training as well as the monitoring of shipboard personnel utilizing company inventory systems.

oSelected as company’s costing engineer to interact with shipyard superintendents in budgeting vessel repairs in drydock and scheduling the deliveries of spares and consumables to ports worldwide.

oSuperintended the fleetwide budgets for ships then arranged contracts with supplies while personally sailed on vessels to support / assist crews with the ordering and storing of spares along with materials.

oResponsible for the negotiation, contract terms/conditions, scope of work in combination to the tracked as well as the reporting of purchasing activity and performance measurements.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA, Business Management

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