Supply Chain Manager

PRESTON KNOX 206-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Skilled professional with over 15 years of procurement and supply chain management experience in manufacturing, commodities, food service and electronic component industries. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and knowledgeable about procurement and sourcing best practices. Organized, self-motivated, proactive, goal oriented, and an effective communicator.

Areas of Expertise

Purchasing & Negotiation Strategies

Logistics

Strategic Planning/Sourcing

Vendor Relations

Project Management

Communication

New Business Development

Process Improvement

Forecast Management

Cost Analysis

Leadership

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Professional Experience

VIGOR MARINE 12/20 – PRESENT

SUPPLY CHAIN PURCHASING & NAVY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Deliver across the procurement lifecycle to protect the company’s financial and legal interests, responsibilities include strategic sourcing, proactively identify cost savings, negotiate, and administer contract

Proactively negotiated 1% cost savings on $14M across 128 annual supplier POs for Seattle/Portland region

Support DoD compliance requirements, including implementation of DoD compliant procurement systems and material purchasing ensuring FAR/DFAR compliance

Delivered business-critical sourcing for PPE during COVID-19 by driving supplier selection, risk analysis, second sourcing opportunities, and capacity management

Collaborate with AP and Project Management to resolve invoicing issues IUNU INC 11/2018 - 10/2019

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGER, SEATTLE, WA

Drove key procurement activities for products and services, including bidding and selection, contract negotiation and administration, implementation of ERP systems, and communication of milestones to Senior Leadership

Developed and streamlined processes for procurement, logistics, and companywide travel

Managed purchasing and inventory $13M of electronic components for AI wireless charging robots

Achieved cost reductions on targeted contracts, leases, and commodity groups ranging from 3%-35%

Ensured 100% on-time delivery of import/export orders by collaborating with stakeholders in the supply chain

Forecasted order needs of 5 offsite locations resulting in a 10% drop in requests for repair components

Led implementation of net 30 term payment policy, freeing up cash to support product development MESSENGER CORPORATION, SEATTLE, WA 10/2016 - 10/2018 PURCHASING MANAGER

Management and development of 2 direct reports

Managed procurement systems, including implementation of a new purchasing ERP system, delivered system training, and supported system issues, updates, and enhancements

Prepared, and analyzed RFI/RFPs for capital equipment, raw project material, supplies, facilities services, and maintenance

Streamlined purchasing and receiving processes and documented new SOPs

Delivered cost savings for commodities by establishing an EOQ and obtaining competitive pricing to reduce TCO by 3%

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Reduced inventory stock outs by 98% by implementing scheduled cycle counts for high usage items ALASKAN COPPER WORKS, SEATTLE, WA 9/2008 – 10/2016 PURCHASING AGENT

Researched and evaluated suppliers based on quality, service, product selection, price, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history

Negotiated price, delivery, and service levels with current and potential new vendors for the purchase of raw materials, products, and services

Collaborated with sales and engineering departments regarding specific needs for purchase orders for non- standard materials

Maintained and reviewed records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories

Contributed to profit margins between 2% – 5% through competitive bidding and contract renegotiation

Managed $4M annual purchasing budget

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Central Washington University BA, Accounting, 2000 Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Shoptech ERP, Mac Wise MRP, Oracle PeopleSoft ERP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, IFS ERP

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