Timothy J. DeRousseau

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Raleigh, NC 27617

Mobile 919-***-****

ad1kmr@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

PROFILE A detail-oriented professional manager responsible for leading and advising a dynamic team of Purchasing Managers in order to ensure the most efficient and effective processes are utilized, while also guiding pricing and lead-time decisions. The following functions were required in order to meet customer expectations and demand: managing, purchasing, price/contract negotiation, inventory control, budgeting, research/data analyzation, and quality assurance.

QUALIFICATION Computer Skills Professional Skills

SKILLS SAP R/3 Cost Savings Analysis

Team Design Project Management

Microsoft Office Applications Leadership Development

Profit 21 Process Implementation

IBM Software, BPCS Vendor Relations

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE Wurth Revcar Fasteners, Inc., Garner, NC

Dec 2018 – Present Director of Purchasing

Oversees all Purchasing Managers and purchasing transactions for the company.

Manages inventory and dollars for overall company.

Oversaw the Import Purchasing Coordinators and Import Purchasing Manager.

Reviews alerts on dollar amounts spent, while taking action on amounts that are not aligned with company goals.

Evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, and speed of delivery of their products.

Communicates with Wurth Industry supply chain leaders to collaborate on projects to determine the best pricing internationally and domestically.

Assists with complex lead time issues on items in order to maintain and/or improve company goals

Analyzes data to ensure there is adequate inventory on hand to quickly meet customer needs.

March 2016 – Dec 2018 Import Manager

Source and bought contract items overseas to support customer demand.

Managed the Import Purchasing Coordinators.

Worked with logistic companies to bring in containers being shipped from overseas.

Implemented strategies within company that ensure efficiency.

Organized and analyzed all mill certs for international products.

Research and implemented international suppliers to ensure timely sourcing and best pricing.

Responsible for maintaining company inventory levels while keeping fulfillment in the supply chain.

May 2004 – March 2016 Purchasing Manager

Experienced with sourcing suppliers for purchase goods, negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements.

Responsibilities included making purchasing decisions, processing purchase orders, handling vendor returns, expediting, movement of materials through the system, and invoice quality control.

Extensive Inventory control for VMI customers that exceeds over $13 million of revenue per year.

Effective cost saving skills, familiar with ISO 9001 / 2000 Certified in a quality assured environment.

Coordinate effectively with inside sales and freight carriers to guarantee fulfillment of customer parts.

Delegation of specific tasks to ensure completion of projects.

EDUCATION Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management, Received 2000

Certification in Management Information Systems Technology, Received 2000

Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

The Degree of Associate in Science, Received 1996

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