Mark J. Crooks

*** ******** **. *** ******* PA **141 P: 724-***-**** E:ad4h90@r.postjobfree.com

PURCHASING & INVENTORY MANAGER

Initiating solutions that increase profits, reduce costs, and drive business success.

More than 25 years of results-focused experience involving supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and transportation in the manufacturing and airline industries. Proven ability to develop and implement quality assurance and inspection programs. Accomplished in conducting strategic negotiations, supplier selection, and management. Embracing a “Continuous Improvement” philosophy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Procurement Management

Forecasting & Benefit Analysis

Logistic Management

Product Tracking Systems

Vendor Sourcing & Analysis

Contract negotiations

Inventory Management

Process Improvement

Strategic Planning

PPV – Purchase Price Variance Forecasting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INMETCO: Pittsburgh PA 04/2017 – Presently

Purchasing Manager

Ensure a sustainable vendor supply network to provide the appropriate value stream of material.

Daily management of procuring goods and services to successfully support operations.

Collaborate with management to achieve procurement objectives of PPV, supply, quality, service and cost.

Provide diverse support to MRO, Raw Materials, Components, Equipment, and Contract Sales.

Coordinate and successfully drive P2P processes at site level including daily requisitions and POs.

Support and lead corporate (regional/national) procurement initiatives of several manufacturing sites.

Ensure compliance with corporate procurement and legal contracting policies.

Develop, manage, and optimize supply base.

Monitor and manage store inventory in collaboration with warehouse Receiving Coordinator.

BEAR METALLURGICAL COMPANY: Butler PA 07/2008 – 04/2017

Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Purchased raw materials, packaging supplies, maintenance parts, labor and services as needed

Coordinated bidding process; drafted equipment specifications, submitted requests for bids/proposals to vendors and reviewed/analyzed bids to make purchasing recommendations

Saved the company in average annual cost of $277,200 per year from 2008 – 2017

Researched and interviewed vendors to determine availability of materials, equipment and supplies

Negotiated terms of sales / contracts with vendors and maintained blanket orders

Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for all supplies and equipment

Reviewed requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and proper accounting codes

Developed and implemented purchasing and contractor management policies and procedures

Participated in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials

Maintained proper inventory levels and investigated discrepancies

Maintained Contractor Management Program, ensuring all onsite contractors were properly trained

PROCESS, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL: Coraopolis PA 10/2005 – 06/2008

Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Purchased and expedited raw materials consisting of various metals (Ductile Iron, Class 30 Grey Iron, Moly, Ni, Cr and Brass) and grades of stainless steel for castings and hardware

Negotiated contracts and created/reviewed RFQ’s and RFP’s

Managed inventory and reviewed packing lists to resolve overages, shortages or other issues

Composed purchase orders, blanket orders and conducted research to resolve invoicing discrepancies

Reviewed engineering drawings and interfaced with Engineering, Sales and Production departments

US AIRWAYS: Moon Township PA 11/1999 – 10/2005

Buyer

Sourced availability of electronic/mechanical goods/services with brokers, distributors and suppliers

Saved the company in average annual cost of $221,288 per year from 1999 – 2005

Interfaced with Engineering and Maintenance departments regarding interior parts and services specifications, implementing Airworthy Directives and Engineering orders

Collaborated with Materials Planning for purchase/repair requirements, reviewing all requisitions

Collaborated with Quality Assurance for FAA supplier certification and other regulatory compliance

Administered policies and procedures for the procurement, repair and tracking of aircraft goods

Resolved order and invoice discrepancies with assistance from Receiving and Accounts Payable

US AIRWAYS: New Kensington PA 11/1998 – 11/1999

Purchasing Representative

Sourced availability of goods and services with OEM’s, distributors and surplus suppliers

Partnered with Materials Planning department for repair requirements and review of requisitions for appropriate specifications

Resolved order discrepancies with assistance from Receiving and Accounts Payable

Responsible for the effective administration of company and departmental policies and procedures

KEYSTONE ALUMINUM: Mars PA 11/1997 – 06/1998

Purchasing Coordinator

Outlined daily tasks and events for purchasing raw materials and supplies

Supervised rejections, approved loads and processed necessary paperwork for each

Established and maintained database of all vendors to include recovery rate, chemistry data analysis and adjustment history

KINKO’S: Pittsburgh Airport PA 11/1996 – 11/1997

Customer Service Representative/Corporate Courier

Consulted with corporate customers to identify needs, job status and quotes

Functioned as in-store contact for accounts, following up with phone calls and paperwork

Reviewed, enhanced and quality checked orders for in-house processing and timely delivery

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL: Pittsburgh PA 11/1981 – 08/1996 Procurement Specialist & Coordinator / Assistant Buyer

Secured bids for Cafeteria Equipment, Food, Uniforms, Maintenance and engineering, Stock and Distribution Medical supplies vendors for items in all departments

Handled bids and contracts worth more than $15 million annually.

Negotiated pricing on leases/rentals and produced savings of over $30,000 on specific bids.

Processed purchase orders, reports, invoices, returns, reconciling packing slips and signed receipts.

COMPUTER SKILLS

AccPac/ Mysis System, LIMS/Maxi-Merlin Maintenance/Engineering Systems Software, Ross ERP, ACT, Netscape Communicator, Lotus Notes, Peachtree, BPCS, Internet Explorer, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook

EDUCATION

Penn State: Negotiation Skills for Manufacturers, 2015

Butler County Community College: Executive Writing, 2014

Rockhurst University: Managing Inventory and Cycle Counts

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