MICHAEL E. HAAG

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Accomplished senior level director with more than 20+ year of experience in most areas in the field of purchasing, materials procurement & planning, contract negotiations & management, employee supervision & motivation, along with verifiable results with enhancing organizational structure and negotiating supplier agreements to leverage overall organizational efficiency.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Supply Chain Management Vendor Management & Relationships Development Contract Negotiations & Management Project Management Inventory Controls & Procedures Problem Solving

Material & Service Provider Procurement Cost Reduction Opportunities & Analysis Organizational Skills Effective Communicator

Employee Management Sales Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Developed purchasing goals, supplier, and distributor programs to optimize company purchasing spend resulting in cost reductions by evaluating purchasing activities, pricing, and cost.

Directed the purchasing activities of organizations with company specifications, quality, cost, which delivered added value to the respective organizations.

Creating and developing strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and service providers resulting in higher levels of services along with higher quality products.

Designing and implementing long-range purchasing and procurement strategies in parallel with company strategic planning objectives.

Developed and implemented purchasing process and procedures in the establishment of Procurement departments for several organizations.

Actively supported other corporate departments with resolutions to operational challenges to optimize cost savings.

Effectively communicated with internal company departments about new and present programs, situation, information, services, and products to benefit companies’ organizations and profits.

Extensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Process (GMP), OSHA regulations, HAACP, along with other safety and quality control measures to ensure quality products and services.

Managed and motivated employees and department staff personnel to achieve company directives and goals.

Strong understanding and knowledge of establishing and maintaining budgets for projects. CAREER HISTORY

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bars, New Orleans, LA October 2022 to Present Oceana Restaurant Group, New Orleans, LA April 2021 to April 2022 Creole Cuisine Restaurant Group, New Orleans, LA June 2015 to May 2020 Ruth’s Chris Steak House Restaurants, New Orleans, LA October 1994 to January 1998 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT of PROCUREMENT

MMI Culinary Services, Kenner, LA September 2014 to May 2015 CONTRACT UTILIZATION DIRECTOR

Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA February 2011 to August 2014 PURCHASING & ESTIMATING MANAGER

Masterpiece Builders, Stuart, FL August 2005 to February 2010 DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Lowes Home Improvement Center, Stuart, FL May 2004 to August 2005 WARHOUSE MANAGER & SERVICE DISPATCHER

NisAir Air Conditioning, Stuart, FL January 2004 to January 2005 PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Cargill Custom Dressing, Port St. Lucie, FL October 2000 to September 2003 NATIONAL ACCOUNT SALES DIRECTOR

Conco Food Service, Harahan, LA March 1998 to October 2000 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Management University of New Orleans, Louisiana COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

French Quarter Business Association – Board of Directors Thoth Charities – Board of Directors, Vice President Knights of Columbus, Council 3465

Holy Cross School Alumni Association

Krewe of Thoth Carnival Club