THOMAS (BILL) KEOGH

An Experienced, Accomplished Procurement Professional

***** ******** ******, ********, ** 90604

adtm54@r.postjobfree.com

562-***-****

objective

A Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer position within an industry-leading company. Position would fully utilize a wealth of experience, and offer significant challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity for continued career growth.

highlights of qualifications

● More than twenty years of top, diversified experience, holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility.

● Strong background in purchasing, vendor sourcing and negotiation, purchasing order preparation, records maintenance, report preparation, and vendor relations.

● Hard-working and driven, while highly-experienced in all aspects of purchasing work, and is thoroughly familiar with procurement practices, standards, and protocols.

● Works well with all levels of operational personnel, and is proven in ensuring that companywide goals are met, as well as consistent adherence to all bottom-line goals.

● Has excellent attention to detail, can handle many tasks simultaneously, and is firmly committed to providing the highest levels of purchasing services and support.

professional experience

CLW Foods- Vernon, California

Purchasing Manager- 2018-Present

Meat Processor- responsible for Purchasing all Packaging and MRO and Plant Operations.

Farmer John Meat/ Smithfield Foods

Senior Buyer: 2017 -2018

Responsible for purchasing of all ingredient and packaging

MARIETTA CORPORATION/KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, Vernon, California

Purchasing Manager/Facility Manager (2008-2016)

Firm was contract manufacturer for personal care products. Responsible for managing day to day purchasing operations, training and supervision of support staff, workflow coordination, purchase order preparation and processing, vendor sourcing and selection, negotiating vendor terms, maintaining vendor and purchasing records, vendor relations, and handling a wide variety of special projects. Also handled all aspects of facility management.

Selected Accomplishments, Projects and Initiatives:

Managed a purchasing operation which consistently met all companywide expectations.

Negotiated vendor terms which consistently met company’s bottom-line expectations.

WIBERG CORPORATION, Downey, California

Account Manager (2004-2008)

Responsible for sales, marketing and promotional work, sales presentation development, client account management, maintaining sales and account records, and customer relations.

Consistently met companywide sales expectations.

Sold food ingredients, spices, and food processing equipment.

HERAEUS METAL PROCESSING, Santa Fe Springs, California

Senior Buyer (1988-2004)

Responsible for purchasing, vendor sourcing, vendor negotiation, purchase order preparation, supervising junior buyer and storeroom personnel, resolving invoice-related issues, and other purchasing-related functions.

Ensured smooth and efficient purchasing activities.

Served as Internal Quality Auditor.

education

Diploma, St. Paul High School, Santa Fe Springs, California

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