Purchasing Manager Procurement

Daniel Skillman

205-***-**** ***************@*****.*** 56125 US Hwy 231, Oneonta, AL 35121

Summary

I am an effective procurement manager with a proven track record of success delivering substantial cost savings through expertise in planning, budgeting, and expertly managing purchasing operations. I spearhead development of purchasing programs, fixed price contracts, and vendor sourcing plans to expand supplier base and reduce procurement costs across the board. I am a decisive leader able to effectively direct and manage staff in a team environment, drawing upon all available resources to execute logical decisions across all operations and administrative functions.

Skills

•19yrs procurement experience

•Ability to operate well under stressful situations

•Design and implement operational plans

•Experience with Inventory control and planning

•Excellent negotiation skills

•Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems

•Expert in market research

Experience

Purchasing Manager, Best Coal Inc., Parrish, AL

Jan 2021—Current

•Sourcing new suppliers.

•Oversee approved supplier purchases for operational and repair supplies.

•Verify suppliers meet the required company objectives.

•Negotiate favorable terms for company with suppliers.

•Resolve order issues and discrepancies.

•Review and analyze procurement process

•Manage purchasing department budget and expenses to maximize profit for the company.

•Oversee and expedite requisitions and purchase orders to maintain supply flow.

•Initiate performance reviews, payroll adjustments and corrective actions to maintain an effective procurement department.

•Implement and track organization and updating of warehouse inventory.

•Implement field projects.

•Track and order fuel.

•Maintain production reports.

•Address and resolve IT issues.

•Manage Warehouse personal.

•Manage Security personnel.

•Manage Preventative Maintenance personnel.

Purchasing Manager/Coal Buyer, Bluestone Coke, Birmingham, AL

Aug 2019—Dec 2020

•Oversee and coordinate approved vendors of raw materials, equipment or needed supplies

•Verify suppliers meet the required objectives

•Work closely with Quality Department to continuously monitor suppliers ability to meet requirements

•Negotiate long term contracts to positively impact inventory while meeting cost objectives

•Manage purchasing department budget and expenses to maximize profit for the company

•Oversee and expedite requisitions and purchase orders to maintain material flow

•Initiate performance reviews, salary adjustments and corrective actions to maintain effective employees

•Oversee purchasing staff and assist In training

•Oversee logistics and work directly with trucking and rail transport.

(Note: 2014 to current position is the same company under three different owners.)

Purchasing Manager, ERP Compliant Coke, Birmingham, AL

2018—July 2019

•Oversee and coordinate approved vendors of raw materials, equipment or needed supplies

•Verify suppliers meet the required objectives

•Work closely with Quality Department to continuously monitor suppliers ability to meet requirements

•Negotiate long term contracts to positively impact inventory while meeting cost objectives

•Manage purchasing department budget and expenses to maximize profit for the company

•Oversee and expedite requisitions and purchase orders to maintain material flow

•Initiate performance reviews, salary adjustments and corrective actions to maintain effective employees

•Oversee purchasing staff and assist In training

Senior Buyer, ERP Compliant Coke, Birmingham, AL

2016—2018

•Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.

•Control purchasing department budgets.

•Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

•Maintain records of goods ordered and received.

•Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

•Oversee storeroom personnel.

Senior Buyer, Walter Coke, Birmingham, AL

Aug 2014—2016

•Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.

•Control purchasing department budgets.

•Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

•Maintain records of goods ordered and received.

•Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

•Oversee storeroom personnel.

Buyer, Tubular Products, Birmingham, AL

2004—Aug 2014

•Market-research

•Price negotiation

•Inventory control

•Program implementing

•Data entry

Career Objective

Looking for a challenging and enriching role in the field of Procurement to obtain the best quality products at the lowest rates, using industrial insights and experience to maximize and strengthen the overall organizational performance and profit for a firm.

Education

Bachelors, Business Management, Phoenix University, Tempe, AZ

2015—2017

Cum-Laude graduate

Associate, Business Management, Wallace State, Hanceville, AL

2010—2013

Cum-Laude graduate

Who’s Who Among College Students

High School Diploma, Susan Moore High School, Susan Moore, AL

C/O 2001

References

Donald Bradley 205-***-****, Jefferson County Detective - 6 years

Jeff Franklin 559-***-****, Pastor – 20 years

Stephen Yates 205-***-****, Nova-Tec Industrial Supply Owner – 10 years

Joey Black 205-***-****, Plant Manager – 17 years

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