Purchasing Agent

STEPHEN M.GALLART

*** ******* ***** • Jasper, TN 37347 • 845-***-**** • *******@*********.***

Dedicated and skilled professional, developed through years of experience working for various organizations.

Seeking a challenging position within a company that will utilize all of my purchasing experience to assist in its continued growth and advancement.

Key Skills

Researching of Vendors/Products Department Management Negotiating

Develop/Maintaining Professional Vendor Relationships Report Preparation/Presentation

Accounting Experience working

With Accounting Departments 9 Years

All Phases of Purchasing including: Quoting, Bidding, RFP’s, etc.

Computer Skills include:

Banner ERP System, Microsoft Office Suite Including Word and Excel

Records/Inventory Management Interviewing/Hiring/Termination Reduction of Company Costs Mentoring and Development of Personnel

Experience

SUNY Ulster Community College Stone Ridge, NY

2011 to 2020

Purchasing Agent/Coordinator of General Services

Position Specifics: Responsible for the review and approval of all Purchasing Tasks.

Tasks include the research of various products and materials needed for the smooth and efficient operations of the college. Also, the responsibility of reviewing all purchases to ensure that they strictly adhere to fair competition procedures and all state government regulations. In addition to all purchasing operations, my responsibilities also include the continuous management of all Switchboard, Shipping/Receiving and Printing Operations and personnel.

Results:

Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to aid in the Centralizing of the Purchasing Department.

Financial Savings to college budget by continuously researching quality products and services at reduced costs to the college.

Developed an efficient Department, by recruiting and training experienced and qualified personnel.

Bellahomes Contracting. Pine Bush. NY 2007 to 2011

Self-Employed Contractor

Position Specifics: Responsible for the installation and repairs of various home construction products and materials,

in accordance to local and state building codes as well as manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.

Results:

The building, renovation, and improvement of various homes throughout the Hudson Valley.

WCI Communities Inc. Valhalla. NY 2007 to 2007

Purchasing Agent

Position Specifics: Responsible for the purchasing of products and building trade vendors to produce quality homes and communities.

Results:

Beautiful Value Engineered homes in quality developments.

Continuously worked to achieve the goals of budgeted cost savings, through the process of value engineering and successful negotiations with current and potential new building vendors.

Lennar Corporation. Fishkill NY 2005 to 2007

Purchasing Manager

Position Specifics: Responsible for the purchasing of products and building trade vendors to construct beautiful homes and communities.

Results:

Beautiful Value Engineered homes in quality developments.

Worked with various Home Designers and Suppliers to choose and negotiate the pricing of products and fixtures. Interviewed, selected and negotiated pricing of various trades to construct high-end homes and communities.

Education

New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY

1987

Bachelor's Degree Business/Marketing

Professional Organization Member: NYSAMPO (New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing)

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