**********@***.***
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220
Robert C. Emery
Objective
To manage Purchasing functions and provide analytical support for a competitive company that is looking for a strong leader with good communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and operational experience.
7/2010 - 9/2023
Purchasing Manager Facilities Coordinator, Cantor Fitzgerald New York, N.Y.
Entertainment Purchases & Management of Company Season Tickets, Yankees, Mets, Knicks & Rangers etc.
Source & Purchase Broadway tickets & Concert Tickets through Ticketmaster, Tele Charge, Stubhub & also through Ticket Brokers
Purchase Facilities related materials such as Standing Desks, TV’s & wall mounts.
Responsible for Internal Moves for the Firm from floor to floor
Manage the Fixing of minor issues in appliances or arranging for repairs when needed
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Removing hazardous materials from all areas accessible to employees and guests
Manage Maintenance Staff of 6 Porters & 1 Matron for Cleaning & Supplies of all Bathrooms
Worked with Building Mangers from Resnick & Hines to make sure all issues are taken care of,
4/2009 - 7/2010
9/2001 – 4/2009
Purchasing Manager Finance Budget Analyst, Cantor Fitzgerald/ /BGC Partners New York, N.Y.
Work with IT using prior knowledge of Purchasing to analyze schedules and insure proper departmental booking.
Work with Global Accounting members on month and quarter end expenditure reports to insure accuracy.
Create Global month end schedules for IT expenses, T&E’s, Marketing and Promotion Fees, Benefits, Legal Fees, Audit and Tax Fees.
Help create Budget reports using Oracle Financial.
Purchasing Manager, Cantor Fitzgerald /eSpeed Inc. New York, N.Y.
As Purchasing Manager
Solely responsible for procurement of all IT equipment in North America and asset management of all computer and related equipment amounting to $15 million annually.
Fully knowledgeable of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and purchasing procedure for license purchases and for year end “true ups”.
Responsible for all yearly hardware & software maintenance agreements and renewals.
Responsible for purchasing of all Communications requirements which includes Data Lines, Trading Turrets (IPC & BT), Blackberry devices, licenses and support agreements. Also responsible for tracking of all equipment.
Instrumental in developing the internal Cantor Purchasing System using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Developed a transitional Asset Tracking System using Microsoft Access while evaluating new Asset Management options.
Responsible for the purchase, distribution and tracking of all entertainment events for Cantor’s clients, amounting to $3 million annually.
Helped initiate the implementation and administration of the eFax account.
Responsible for rental and lease agreements of fax machines and copiers.
As a Key Member of Cantor Fitzgerald’s Disaster Recovery Team
Helped rebuild Cantor’s infrastructure at its Disaster Recovery Site and its new headquarters.
Recently helped build a new state of the art backup Data Center.
Worked side by side with accountants and lawyers to research and itemize all capitalized assets lost in the 9/11 disaster to guarantee maximum insurance recovery.
Reestablished purchasing protocol in the aftermath of the disaster.
Verified all vendors’ claims for outstanding payables.
1999 – 9/2001
Purchasing Manager, Cantor Fitzgerald/eSpeed Inc. New York, N.Y.
Purchased all assets for Disaster Recovery Site prior to 9/11.
Managed a five-person department responsible for all computer hardware, software and supply purchases, allocation and capital asset tracking.
Responsible for allocation and re-allocation of computer equipment in compliance with departmental budgets of all departments within the firm.
Organized procurement and delivery of equipment to all of Cantor’s branch offices and customer sites in North America.
Created and analyzed various RFP’s consolidating purchasing power and stability for all of Cantor’s acquisition needs.
1998 – 1999
Purchasing Agent, Cantor Fitzgerald New York, N.Y.
Initiated the development of eProcurement, cutting process time and minimizing errors.
Verified internal requirements and specifications for products and services.
Validated supply sources, obtained price and delivery quotes and processed requisitions by issuing purchase orders.
Fully knowledgeable with all aspects of computer desktop and server hardware, software, and network equipment; including accompanying maintenance and upgrade agreements.
Coordinated deliveries to meet requirements of internal and external customers.
Purchased furniture and maintenance supplies for the entire firm.
Responsible for processing invoices to be sent to Accounts Payable.
1996 – 1998
Logistics Manager/Clerk, Cantor Fitzgerald New York, N.Y.
Responsible for all shipping and receiving of computer equipment.
Maintained inventory of computer supplies.
Performed inventory of entire firm’s capital equipment.
Supervised repair of all equipment in and out of warranty.
1992 – 1996
Volume Control Clerk, Cantor Fitzgerald New York, N.Y.
Trafficked trade tickets to and from brokers in a fast paced, high volume trading room.
Verified prices of issues, amounts bought and sold, commission codes and customer account numbers.
Responsible for the approval and clearance of trades in computer.
1991 – 1992
Mailroom Clerk, Cantor Fitzgerald New York, N.Y.
Performed basic mailroom duties and was a bonded courier.
Education
Baruch University New York, N.Y.
Purchasing Management 1 & 2, International Purchasing — 2000
Other Skills
Oracle eBusiness Suite Software
HardCat Asset Management Software
Asset Pro V3.5, Clarus Purchasing Module.
MS Excel, Word and Access.
References
Furnished upon request.