Purchasing Coordinator Supply Chain
Resume:
Brendan Cox
Montpelier, VA, *****
***********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Green Air
Purchasing Coordinator
Ashland, VA
May 2023-Present
Organize and oversee the purchasing process of all material and equipment used for commercial HVAC projects
Spend data analysis- took over purchasing position for a company that had never previously had a strategic sourcing and procurement process, implemented steps specifically to help buy better, by diligently tracking purchase prices, quantities, deliveries and storage to optimize the internal supply chain and further enhance company profitability
Plan for future purchases by collecting previous years data, working closely with estimators of budgets and tracking market trends to best determine collection time of material.
Work closely with accountants and salespersons to resolve invoicing errors in the event of discrepancies on orders
Develop relationships with suppliers that enable both parties to be better prepared for upcoming projects and leverage relationships towards cost savings via volume incentives, rebates, consignments and expedited shipping
Logic Source
Sourcing and Procurement Intern
Norwalk, CT
June 2021 – August 2022
Sourced suppliers to bring to my customer by understanding each businesses unique scope of work, budget, locations, and preferences, then going to market to find a variety of suitable suppliers that will enhance my client’s business
Analyzed spend data (3MM+ avg. per client) to find savings and enhance profitability for client (avg. save of 12%)
Created excel spreadsheets comparing bids from each vendor to present client with a consolidated view of bids ensuring that they have all the information needed to make strategic business decisions for their companies
Procured more than 100 different goods and services in the Facility Management and Store Development field
Green Air Ashland, VA
HVAC Apprentice January 2020-August 2020
Field work including the installation of primary units, mini splits, fans, ducts and copper piping; read and interpret blueprints/diagrams to ensure accuracy of project description and targets
EDUCATION
James Madison University – College of Business Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science; Economics Major – Cumulative GPA: 3.3: Major GPA: 3.3 Class of 2023
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
Associates of Science: General Studies – Graduated Cum Laude 3.4 GPA Class of 2021
Member of Phi Theta Kappa honors Society, the official honors society of two-year colleges (2020-2021)
LEADERSHIP
Madison Economics Club
President
Harrisonburg, VA
December 2021 – May 2023
Coordinated training sessions and networking opportunities for 85 members, raised $2,000 in funding from JMU’s College of Business, ensured the effective allocation of the organization’s budget by working with advisory board
Society of Real Estate Harrisonburg, VA
Vice president January 2022- May 2023
Created bi-weekly newsletters with current events regarding housing market and global macroeconomic current events
Responsible for scheduling 4+ credible guest speakers throughout each semester, networked via LinkedIn to find successful Real Estate industry speakers to inform and develop our members understanding of all things Real Estate
Teaching Assistant
Microeconomics
Harrisonburg, VA
January 2023 – May 2023
Promoted from tutor to teacher assistant by economics department head for outstanding performance in tutoring roles and by demonstrating a professional approach to my role as a tutor, student, and leader of multiple business clubs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills:
Interests:
Proficient in Microsoft applications, Google applications, Sage 300 applications, Procore technologies
Weightlifting, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Current Events, Personal Investing, Real Estate
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