DD Donald Dionne

Cherryville, NC ***** 209-***-**** ad4t3v@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Skilled Purchasing Manager with history of taking on challenging projects while reducing costs and logistics operations. Coordinates effectively with vendors and build highly productive teams focused on business success. Organized Purchasing Manager with diligence, resourcefulness and experience to expand and improve regional operations for multiple locations. Self-directed and proactive with strong program management abilities. SKILLS Logistics Coordination

Budget Management

Pricing Structures

Account Management

Supplier Relations

Vendor Sourcing

Project Management

Purchasing Management

Bid Process Management

Company Inventory Oversight

Purchase Order Reconciliation

Supplier Tracking

Product Availability

Inventory Coordination

Vendor Negotiations

Purchase Order Monitoring

Materials Take-Offs

Project Requirements

Inventory Control Processes

WORK HISTORY PURCHASING MANAGER 08/2005 to 06/2021 West Star Industries Stockton, CA

Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.

Used Quickbooks to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.

Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.

Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.

Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.

Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities. Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices. Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability. Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.

Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.

Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders. DISPATCHER 01/1999 to 03/2005

West Star Industries Stockton, CA

Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely installation of restaurant equipment buyouts as well as compnay maufactured stainless steel restaurant equipment.

Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.

Tracked installation progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.

ESTIMATOR 12/1989 to 01/1999

West Star Industries Stockton, CA

Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.

Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business. Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.

Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects. Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects. EDUCATION General Education 06/1972

Amos Alonso Stagg High School, Stockton, CA

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