Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist
Resume:
Marcus P. Decuir
Procurement leader and specialist
**** *** ***** ***, *******, TEXAS 77047
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Professional Summary
Senior procurement and purchasing specialist with 20+ years of progressive experience seeking position in a dynamic industry that utilizes my experiences and attributes to enhance the cost structure of the business, while enabling my continued professional growth and development
Leadership Skills
Thinks Strategically Delivers Results Communicates Effectively Builds Relationships Takes Initiative
Experience
2008 - 2023
Head of Purchasing • Ellwood Texas Forge (ETFH)
oLed procurement and purchasing operations for facility
oProcured goods and services to enable the business to run effectively by receiving price RFQ’s, comparing quotes against budget, issuing POs, and approving purchases
oManaged supplier relationships, overseeing daily deliverables and resolving vendor and contract issues and claims
oDeveloped strategies to simplify, analyze volume forecasts, and reduce cost throughout the supply chain to manage MRO spend
oConducted annual bid process for contract starts/renewals for numerous programs including janitorial, lube/oil, document solutions, uniforms etc
oManaged the procedural framework and streamlined processes to increase effectiveness and ensure compliance of MRO procurement policies across organization
2007 – 2015
Director Operations • Two Sisters & A Mister
oDeveloped business plan, launched, and operated family-owned Events Planning business
1996 - 2006
Purchasing Manager • Baker Hughes
oServed as purchasing liaison responsible for vendor management and process improvement
Technical Skills
Budget Management Strong Negotiation Project Management
SAP
Syteline
Recent Career Highlights
oNegotiated 13.2% cost reductions across suppliers for last 3 pre-pandemic years
oPartnered with largest suppliers through the pandemic to hold costs flat in spite of challenges and raw material increases
oCoached lowest performing suppliers/vendors to move 22% to 4+ rating
oImplemented partner program with sister facility to leverage spend on energy, industrial gases, hydrolic oils/fluids, and vending; Reduced company spend by 9%
References
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