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Ryan Hlavin ad1r2j@r.postjobfree.com• LinkedIn

League City, TX 77573 • 281-***-****

Senior Purchasing Professional

Highly skilled and results-driven professional with extensive experience in leading complex procurement processes and negotiating favorable contracts to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Highly skilled in negotiating favorable contracts and terms to ensure favorable pricing and quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in vendor selection, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing to deliver high-quality goods and services. Ability to establish milestone schedules for project procurement and ensure execution while providing oversight to contractors to meet procurement deliverables. Capable of executing strategic sourcing following agreed processes and sourcing strategy methodology, using market analysis and contracting strategies for commodities, and promoting cross- functional teams in assessing risks and developing models associated with supply and technical compliance. Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, fostering collaborative environment to achieve organizational goals. Committed to delivering exceptional performance and value through effective procurement strategies. Areas of Expertise

• Supply Chain Management

• Purchasing & Procurement

• Cost & Data Analysis

• Vendor Management

• Inventory Management

• Contract Management

• Process Optimization

• Problem Resolution

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Reporting & Documentation

• Communication & Negotiations

Career Experience

Senior Purchasing Specialist, Flowtrend, Inc., Houston, TX 2014 – 2022 Administered inventory, fill-in, and special-order purchases of sanitary parts and assemblies such as pumps, valves, manways, and soft goods. Ensured on-time payment by verifying and reconciling payment invoices from suppliers and accounts payable. Leveraged influence to bring positive change to operations by working in matrix organization. Conducted reports analysis and offered recommendations by overseeing maintenance of records on pricing and ordering of materials. Updated corporate ERP system with information related to product shipping, ensuring on-time delivery at lowest possible cost. Identified cost drivers and designed effective plans with focus on delivering cost savings and quality improvements in alignment with company’s business plan, YOY. Developed and maintained analytical tools, along with running weekly reports to track and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supply chain.

● Maintained Bill of Materials for around 10,000 assemblies.

● Streamlined portfolio for purchasing profitable items and eliminating unnecessary expenses such as new item creation, duplicate identification, and assignment of dimensions for analysis.

● Streamlined and expedited quality improvement initiatives with vendors, closely aligning raw material supply with customer forecasts and expectations, as well as led acquisition and planning processes to optimize supply chain functions and ensure seamless coordination.

● Increased Service Level Agreements (SLA) from 80-96% on portfolio of over 30,000 items and decreased monthly inventory purchases and incoming shipping expenses by 50%.

● Enhanced ability to assess company performance and reduce redundancy by devising and executing “Built to Last” Manufacture Part Numbering (MPN) system that required assignment of MPN to over 30,000 items.

● Issued 1000+ Purchase Orders to over 70 domestic and international vendors on $3M annual budget while acting as Purchasing Manager of an $8M company.

● Maximized inventory turns by managing purchasing and consumption data for 30,000+ items with 70+ suppliers and utilizing data to perform Just in Time Purchasing of items. Supply Chain Data Analyst, Atwood Oceanics, Houston, TX 2013 – 2014 Collaborated closely in planning and executing system enhancements and program changes while overseeing computerized inventory program and reporting functions.

● Directed development and implementation of cutting-edge analytical methodologies, processes, and technological solutions, effectively generating valuable recommendations for process improvements.

● Ensured accuracy and reliability of detailed daily, weekly, and monthly management reports, maintaining highest standards in reporting.

● Actively engaged in Item Master cleansing, encompassing new item creation, duplicate identification, and execution of new categories for enhanced use in analytical tools. Buyer, Lockwood International, Inc., Houston, TX 2012 – 2013 Maintained and updated inventory and item codes within ERP system, strategically staging materials in suitable sales areas, and collaborating with warehouse personnel for seamless shipment arrivals. Fostered effective communication between company and suppliers regarding material specifications. Confirmed payment submittals from suppliers before forwarding to accounts payable, as well as recommended source selections, participated in purchase order negotiations, and prepared/issued purchase orders. Demonstrated keen attention to detail by securing necessary reviews and approvals for bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, recommendations, and change orders.

● Spearheaded procurement of large cast valves for oil and gas industry, overseeing monthly orders up to $2M.

● Facilitated smooth material shipments by efficiently entering and managing data in corporate ERP system, promptly submitting changes to suppliers, and ensuring accurate shipment confirmations from factories.

● Addressed and resolved purchase order-related issues by implementing appropriate remedial actions to ensure efficient operations.

Additional Experience

Purchasing & Accounting Coordinator, ZK Homes, Houston, TX Purchasing Agent, KB Home, Houston, TX

Account Manager, Builders Club, Inc., Bellaire, TX Education

Dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance and Business Economics Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite Dynamics NAV Power Pivot Jet Reports IBM Maximo AS/400 Sage Timberline HomeFront FAST Builder System

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