PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Resourceful individual with a strong background in supply chain
management, vendor relations and cost savings. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to reduce overhead costs, and evaluate and improve customer satisfaction. Talent for working collaboratively across departments and with suppliers to achieve business objectives. SKILLS
• Distribution experience • Profit and loss understanding
• Requests for information • Reporting knowledge
• Procurement expertise • Price Negotiation
Vendor Relationship
Management
• • Purchase Order Management
• Inventory Coordination • Vendor Sourcing
CONTACT
rdaleflippen@gmail.com
Bogata, Texas 75417
EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Manager
JUN 2019 - JUN 2023 Performance Truck, Cleveland, Texas Parts Manager
APR 2016 - MAY 2019 Lonestar Truck Group, Wichita Falls, TX Manage 13 employees of parts department
• Researched custom quotes, lead time and back order status for customers.
• Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.
• Reviewed and approved purchase orders and deliveries.
• Monitored inventory levels and ensured that all necessary materials and services were available when needed.
• Negotiated agreements with vendors regarding price, delivery date, and quality control measures.
• Negotiated with vendors to obtain the best possible pricing for quality materials and services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
• Experienced with social media and communications platforms.
• Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, and strategies. RICHARD FLIPPEN
S A L E S M A N A G E R
EDUCATION
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Organizational Psychology MAY 1989 Paris junior college, Paris, TX