Purchasing Agent Materials Manager Procurement Manager Sourcing Manager Buyer

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly organized, results-driven, and multifaceted professional, offering extensive experience in sourcing and purchasing. Capable of utilizing strategic and proactive management approach in identifying and selecting suppliers, maintaining stock levels, and processing purchase orders. Known for strong business acumen in verifying purchase deliveries; developing key initiatives; and addressing arising issues and challenges. Equipped with exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication aptitudes in establishing positive relationships with all levels of professionals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

-Inventory Control

-Price and Terms Negotiation

-Procurement Management

-Material Management

-Budget and Cash Flow Oversight

-Vendor Relations

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

K&D Countertops, Inc. • Trenton, IL

Purchasing Agent May 2005–May 2020

Held full responsibility in sourcing and purchasing all raw materials, production components, tooling, supplies, and shipping services for all areas across the company

Drove timeliness, accuracy, and completion of all deliveries by selecting, assessing, and overseeing all vendors

Guaranteed budget compliance and fulfilled cash flow needs through effective negotiation of vendor price and terms

Worked closely with other departments to ensure alignment with appropriate specifications and features to ensure the best price, value, and terms

Took charge of developing and implementing strategic inventory system to simplify the monitoring of quantity and sustaining minimum/maximum levels with reviews to drive appropriate turns

Highland Supply Corporation • Highland, IL

Purchasing Agent Nov 2004–May 2005

Carried out purchasing, material sourcing, price and terms negotiation, and vendor relations for nine plants

Handled the selection of appropriate suppliers with focus on reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency

Processed purchase orders and kept detailed records of all transactions, receipts, and payments

Demonstrated competency in scheduling and validating purchase deliveries

OTHER EXPERIENCE

AFLAC • Swansea, IL

Sales Associate District Sales Coordinator Oct 2001–Nov 2004

New Construction Concepts, Inc. • O’Fallon, IL

President Owner May 1995–Oct 2001

Realtor • O’Fallon, IL

Agent Broker Mar 1993–Oct 2001

State of Illinois • Alton, IL

Guardianship Representative Oct 1990–Jun 1993

Landmark Trust Company • Fairview Heights, IL

Trust Officer Apr 1987–Oct 1990

United States Marine Corps • Camp Pendleton, CA

Electronics Repairman Assistant Unit Property Officer – Honorably Discharged Aug 1981–Aug 1985

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration with Emphasis in Finance and Banking: Aug 1986

National University • San Diego, CA

Coursework in Business Administration: 1986

Southern Illinois University • Carbondale, IL

ACTIVITIES

Co-founder/Vice Chairman of PAC Trust Committee, Foundation for Autism Services Today and Tomorrow (F.A.S.T.T)

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