Alan M. Oakley

adblza@r.postjobfree.com - 336-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-oakley-21223321/

Trinity, NC 27370

SEASONED PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL

Results driven professional that encompasses over a decade in the Procurement field, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management areas. History of showing my organizations 6 to 7 figure cost savings yearly with my knowledge of competitive sourcing, effective cost controls and processes, negotiation skills and using the most up to date purchasing principles in the industry. I have experience working with Project and Management Teams, to produce resolutions for Engineering & Quality Issues. Diverse ability to interact with all levels in any company, from warehouse workers up to the CEO. I was responsible for Vendor Management Solutions or evaluating suppliers of goods and services, and overseeing vendor interaction and long-term relationships. Alan’s experience is concentrated in Purchasing, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Procurement & Contract Management, with exposure to Business Operations and General Business / Management Activities and Functions. He has over 20 years of work experience, with 7 years of management experience, including mid-level positions.

CORE COMPETENCIES SKILLS

Microsoft Office:15+ years Excel, Word and Outlook

Supply Chain Management Diploma

Supply Chain Management Diploma

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and (JSOX)

Logistics Management Diploma

Logistics Management Diploma

ERP Module Systems (SAP and J D Edwards)

Working with Architects and Engineering

Working with Architects and Engineering

Competitive Sourcing

Management of Contractors/Subcontractors

Project Management

TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

Experienced Pricing Negotiator

Experienced Pricing Negotiator

KEY SKILLS

E-procurement

TCO (Quality Cost Risk)

Contract Management

Fleet Management

Capterra Software

Demand Planning

Contract Writing Systems

Vendor Evaluations

Negotiating

Vendor Management

Analytics

Project Management

EXPERIENCE:

Amada America (Key Resources Temporary), Greensboro, NC - Lead Buyer 02/2019 to 06/2019

Maintain SAP data (material, vendor data and pricing files) to allow ordering for Plan-Source-Make and Delivery of materials for production. Lead and Supports all buyers in their daily activities. Managed a portfolio of purchased items and vendors for all production line machines. Expediting of materials to support productions changes, investigating and resolving quality non-conformances issues with suppliers, resolving blocked invoices and prepare weekly and monthly reports. Purchased metals, electronics, machined and painted parts.

High Point Housing Authority High Point, NC - Procurement Manager 11/2011 to 5/2018

Plans, implements, directs and manages all functions and resources of the department to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and in an efficient and effective manner. Develops strategic partnerships and contracts with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to develop a sense of relevant issues with special attention to emerging e-procurement systems. Plan and Develop bidder lists, and prepared RFP, IFB quotes. Procurement liaison of the management team for a three (3) phase Apartment Community. Contract Manager of quoting for building up to ten (10) homes. Reviewed and analyzed construction companies’ proposals, selects qualified sources, prepares purchase contracts and purchase orders. Provide guidance to less experienced buyers and purchasing agents. Maintains a comprehensive tracking system of Requests for Proposals, Contracts and projects. Coordinate with end users and vendors to develop bid specifications and Statements of Work (SOW). Prepare bid packages and checklists for supervisor review and approval. Ensures that department operations conform with local, state and federal governmental regulations, worker safety and applicable rules and requirements, with special attention to maintaining current procurement policies and procedures to reflect internal and external changes. Analyzes price and cost information relating to contracts. Managed all contractors and subcontractor for all home building and large renovation projects. Directs, approves and provides advice in the evaluation and award of competitive solicitations. Incorporates federal, state and local procurement policies and procedures into all contracts. Resolves purchasing, contracting and vendor claims, controversies and disputes. Conducts bid openings and prepares bid tabulations for the bid evaluation and selection process. Attends meetings, makes decisions (with limited information) and provides department leadership. Interact with community leaders on large procurement projects. I report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Arneg USA Lexington, NC - Senior Buyer 3/2008 to 5/2011

Purchased Large $ startup Equipment (simple forklift to 6 figure pivoting punch table machine centers). + 12ft bending presses. In

charge of a $4 million spend on MRP and Inventory controlled production parts. Negotiated pricing structures for all parts used in daily production. Planned and started large dollar items on consignment in local warehousing programs. Collaborate daily with other company locations worldwide to be sure we’re getting the best pricing available. Purchased and stocked over 500 nuts, bolts, screws and other fasteners. Wet and powder coated metal parts and assemblies. Electronic controls. Found vendors that achieved 7 figure cost savings Corporate wide. Worked with supplier on obsolete inventory buyback programs. Worked hand in hand with Corporate Executives worldwide on special cost saving programs. Worked very close with the Engineering developing Print Packages for RFQ’s of outsourced projects. Have traveled internationally to meet and recommend to other corporate company operations about Inventory & Supply Chain Projects. Handled all International shipments.

CPM/Wolverine Proctor Lexington, NC – Purchasing Agent 11/2006 – 3/2008

Major Food oven manufacturing/production plant. Responsible for purchasing commodities to support the companies Supply Chain. Purchase and Negotiate all materials, wet and powder coated metals. Electronic controls. Set up & developed new part no# in the computer base to include a new part development at the supplier for the request for quotation up to production startup. Daily Outsource projects. Evaluate all quotes to determine the most desirable suppliers based on TCO on each product introduction.

Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp. Winston Salem, NC - Senior Buyer III 3/2000 – 11/2006

A Fortune 500 company I managed a $6 million a year spend, purchasing all direct and indirect materials. Responsible for the quality, delivery, cost and inventory management of all new Product Lifecycle for P O P Displays for door hardware and drawer slides. Purchased all in store gondola displays. Manage a $3 million spend in non-inventory items, i.e. packaging materials, nuts, bolts and screws, outside printing services for POP Displays, Catalogs and in store Signage.

Highly involved in:

Plant startup operations including large $ purchases of robotic machines and conveyor systems. Logistic Planning, Supply

Chain Management, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Team, Information Services (Computers, Copy centers, new computer programs and maintenance contracts) Admin for new product set up and maintenance. I was a member of three corporate contract planning teams to consolidate our purchasing power corporate wide. Launching and maintenance of company’s P-Card System.

Gathered information and develop reports for all levels of personnel for local facility to Corporate levels. Member of New Product Launch Team for over 40 new products.

MATERIAL PURCHASE HISTORY

Stainless Steel (430, 304 and 316L) Sheet. Aluminum (6063) Extrusion and Sheet, PVC profile to match the Aluminum, Anodized, Galvanneal Sheet, Preprinted Galvanized Sheet, Galvalume Sheet, Galvanized Sheet (G-40 thru G-90). Forging, Sand casting, Outsource sheet metal and machining (Steel & Aluminum). CR and HR Steel tubing and Steel bar stock, Nitrogen filled Copper pipe and Tubing, sticks and rolled tube. I purchased all of these items on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, based on MRP and Production needs.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Project Base Maintenance Management

Procurement and Contract Management.

Dale Carnegie "Timeless Human Relations Principles"

Benedict Real World Negotiating 22 CEU toward CPIM thru ISM

Logistics Management Diploma Liberty University-North Carolina

Supply Chain Management Diploma Liberty University-North Carolina

Effective Project Management 16 CEU Rockhurst University-North Carolina

Dr Karass Effective Negotiating 22 CEU

Time Management 4 CEU

Presenting Your Thoughts and Ideas

Code of Business Ethics I, II, III, IV

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical Vocational School

Taunton, Mass Graduated Diploma Business courses

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