Purchasing Manager Call Center

Larry Turner

Pfafftown, NC ***** 407-***-**** *****.******@*****.**.*** linkedin.com/in/Larry-turner-supplychainprofessional

Procurement Proffesioinal

Forward-thinking, resourceful procurement professional who repositions operations to meet and exceed corporate goals time and again. Recognized in the industry as a subject matter expert known for his trade. Fully equipped with the talent your company is seeking to bring operations to new heights and meet and exceed ROI. *Available to travel.*

Areas of Expertise

• Supply Chain Man yes • Logistics • Operations Management

• Project Management • Vendor/Contract Negotiation • Quality Assurance • Inventory Management • Data Analysis • Proposal Development • ERP Systems; • Continuous Process Improvemen

Professional Experience

SDI/Daimler Truck Northj America- Cleveland NC 11/2019-5/2020

(Contract Position)

Primary lead in sourcing and procurement for a large truck manufactuer organizing and managing approximatley 6M in annual spend in the areas of metals and Mro products, Assisting site management in negotiating pricing agreement to drive the automated procurement purchase to pay system. With other Adhoc duties as assigned to enforce and clarify all policies and procedures in supply bin location and spot buys.

CECO: Environmental Air Quality Division – Greensboro, NC 2017 – 2019

Strategic Purchasing

On a daily basis, negotiated with vendors on longer term supply agreements, liaised between financial controllers to maximize ROI, and coordinated with senior staff to establish approval policies. Launched and conveyed strategic procurement plans to set the stage for improved inter-departmental efficiency and quality assurance across plant locations.

Key Accomplishments:

Devised an aggressive workplace plan to reduce accrued expenses.

Multitasked under pressure of deadline to lay the framework for process of renovation of network to provide faster and more reliable system increasing efficenicy.

Exceeded quality and on-time performance goals YOY and commercial revenue by 10%..

Led negotiation between a vendor to bring price adjustments below normal market value/achieve 7% in savings.

Devised and launched modern smart number creation initiatives for raw materials and sub-assemblies, along with other initiatives involving sourcing and fabrication of metal’s production within the Air Quality Division.

Participated in the writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which led the way to 3% in cost savings.

HAECO Cabin Solutions – Greensboro, NC 2014 – 2017

Purchasing Agent

Oversaw supplier relationship management of a commodity with a 1.8M average spend for each commodity assigned. Regularly directed cross-functional staff and worked along staff to source capital equipment and manage procurement metals and plastics in raw state and sub-assemblies. Pulled together resources to accommodate for shortages and maintain quality customer service in full compliance with regulations. As required, directed/trained staff on newly released systems.

Key Accomplishments:

Consolidated processes and identified new sourcing areas to optimize staff performance/efficiency levels and deliver greater cost control (i.e. capping raw materials), resulting in achieving 3% in cost savings over the last years.

General Dynamics, Ordinance ‘Tactical Systems’ – Orlando, FL 2008 – 2013

Strategic Source & Materials Manger

Supervised the Material Management, purchasing, & Supply Chain division of a $500M diverse global defense manufacturing company. Organized and worked alongside a team of subcontractors to source materials and sub-assemblies Globally and Domestically in production research and development. Negotiated and led teams in procuring direct/indirect materials and identifying project specifications to position operations for success.

Key Accomplishments:

Formulated new programs designed to analyze spend for newly aligned program strategies and product development.

Launched an aggressive long-term supply agreement for supplied assemblies and sub-assemblies which resulted in improving cost savings by 2.8% annually over the last three years of tenure.

Universal Engineering Sciences – Orlando, FL 2006 – 2008

Purchasing/Contracts Manager

Directed and supported teams of subcontractors in adhering to general management and operation strategies in tandem with working to develop/launch a sound and proven procurement systems. Led a wide range of contract negotiations, amounting to $7M annually, to support procurement of indirect goods and professional services.

(Professional Experience Continued)

Key Accomplishments:

Positioned a team for success in enhancing security data and VoIP phone systems by revamping old network to new equipment and consolidation of all sites including centralized location for network stability to achieve $120K annualy in savings.

Spearheaded the launch of a P-Card program (utilized for streamlining e-bill payment and operational efficiency) which resulted in acquiring $230K in annual rebate savings for the company.

First USA Bank – Lake Mary, FL 1997 – 2006

Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Manager, AVP East Coast Operations

Oversaw 12 sites while working to strategically source a wide variety of professional services and commodities. On a regular basis, negotiated with vendors on services and managed Print Services to support company in achieving goals.

Key Accomplishments:

Acquired advancing levels of responsibility in sourcing/supplier infrastructure build out in eight call center locations to include VOIP for in bound calls with automated redundancy and procurement of equipment for full network build out. relationship management, i.e., overseeing and training personnel on operations, equipment and material handling, staff deployment, etc.

Education

Master of Business Administration in Technology Management: University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

Vocational Paralegal Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Holder

Technical Skills

ERP Systems; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Office, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook; G-Suite

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