DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

Accomplished Director with over two decades of professional experience purchasing raw and finished products from around the globe. Excellent management, computer, and organizational skills. Proven track record with achieving exceptional results in cost reduction that exceeds $5.5 million.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Inventory Management / Reduction

Market Analysis

Vendor Management/Relations

Contract Negotiation

Revenue Enhancement / Cost Reduction

Microsoft Office

Pivot Tables

Global Sourcing & Planning

Profit 21 (CSM/CRM/ERP system)

Manufacturing

Forecasting / Demand Planner

Process Improvement

Time Management

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Open To Buy

Supply Chain

Training / Supervising

Production / Manufacturing

LTL Logistics

Procurement of Raw Materials

WORK EXPERIENCE

ECN 6/2018 – Present

Director of Purchasing

Responsible for overseeing purchasing operations of an excess of $115 million per year across 3 distribution centers with 75,000 active skus. Sourced new vendors; negotiate and finalize contracts. Mentor purchasing team of 7, helping develop skills, drive innovation, creating engagement throughout the sourcing processes as well as key processes/skills (e.g., spend management analysis, stakeholder management, etc.). Reduced inventory by over $5.5 Million over the last 4 years by creating inventory reduction procedures.

Selected Accomplishments:

Achieved an average of 20% cost reduction on annual procurement spend through expert negotiations and strategic supplier management.

Successfully identified and onboarded new suppliers, diversifying the vendor pool by 30% and enhancing competition, resulting in improved pricing and quality.

Streamlined procurement workflows, resulting in a 25% reduction in purchase cycle times and ensuring timely delivery of critical supplies to meet production schedules.

Mentored and guided a team of procurement professionals, fostering their professional growth and achieving a 20% improvement in team efficiency.

Established strong partnerships with key suppliers, leading to a 25% decrease in supply chain disruptions and ensuring continuity of critical supplies during market fluctuations.

Helby Imports 8/2015 – 6/2018

Purchasing & Production Manager

Sourcing new products from global manufactures to ensure that we stay ahead of industry trends. Oversee and implement release planning schedule to ensure the timely delivery of all production work orders/jobs to the Operations team. Increased fill rate from 90% to 96.5% by monitoring replenishment levels and adjusting ROP/ROQ. Procurement and production of packaging including but not limited to tubes, boxes, labels, and components.

Selected Accomplishments:

Reviewed & managed, with planning, capacities out to 12 months for factory to ensure that capacities are updated, accurate and adequate and that run sizes are appropriate.

Drive Procurement strategies that deliver competitive advantage to the business.

Utilize analytical data through queries and pivot tables to operate more efficiently with a leaner inventory.

Develops and implements procurement policies and procedures to increase productivity and performance.

Work with the owner to provide summary KPI reports to drive forecasting accuracy, organizational awareness & continuous improvements.

Directly supervises a staff of 6.

Diamond Direct Foods 12/2013 – 7/2015

Purchasing Manager

Established professional purchasing department, ordering from domestic and global suppliers, along with negotiated group discounts, promotions, payment terms with vendors and creation of policies and procedures. Maintained data integrity, monitored, and adjusted commodity pricing to maintain profit margins. Supervised daily performance of new and current staff members for the purchasing department and 4 FDA/USDA distribution centers (15 staff members). Hired and trained new staff.

Selected Accomplishments:

Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure supplies are available for production.

Sourced new vendors on a regular and ongoing basis, always operating with the goal of securing more reliable, more cost-effective vendors.

Aligned purchasing and contracts with business goals to ensure competitive pricing, quality, delivery, and service.

Reined in out-of-control purchasing activities by instituting acquisition controls and conducting enterprise-wide training on proper purchasing procedures.

Optimized sourcing process and improved vendor responsiveness and supply continuity by consolidating vendor base, pooling resources, and outlining supplier quality metrics to realize significant cost savings and quality control.

ECN 10/2002 – 12/2013

Purchasing/Inventory Manager

Overall responsibility for the purchasing operations of a $60 million plus wholesale distribution company of 3 locations. Engaged in strategic forecasting through deep analysis of historical trends and current business. Negotiated and finalized contracts, pricing, and payment terms for 65+ vendors to ensure optimal pricing, delivery, and quality. Trained and managed new Buyers. Oversaw price adjustments, as well as vendor-wide price updates.

Selected Accomplishments:

Reduced inventory by $1.8 million by creating an inventory transfer system.

Implement new procedures that reduced RA and sale merchandise by $1.2 million.

Improved profitability and reduced inventory costs by over $115k each year through negotiating consignment deals and extending terms to vendors.

Designed and implemented tracking system for purchase orders to increase accuracy in budgeting and cost control.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Business with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management

University of Phoenix

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