Purchasing Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Donald Ray Bellew, Jr.
**** ****** **., *********, ** 30517
************@*****.***
CAREER FOCUS
Purchasing Manager / Director
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ensuring that the team reaches their goals and has the tools to accomplish their jobs. To be successful the team must have a strong foundation through proper training and solid processes. Purchasing is responsible for acquiring the best value by delivering high quality goods and services on time at the best price in accordance with the market and with a low rejection rate. I have dealt with various issues such as the design of products, quality concerns, shipping issues, and the receiving. I demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills, accuracy, computer proficiency, teamwork, and time management. I have also conducted several 5S and KAIZEN projects which have successfully improved suppliers’ performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
CMS Industrial Technologies LLC: Administrative Services Manager Aug 2024 – Present
Plan, coordinate, and direct services that help an organization run efficiently. As the Administration manager, I recruit, hire, train, and orient employees in the front of the house. I also supervise staff performance, communicate job expectations, and provide coaching and guidance. Other duties of the Administration manager are to oversee schedules, deadlines, office events, and projects. I also monitor costs and expenses to help prepare budgets.
CMS Industrial Technologies LLC: Purchasing Manager Aug 2023 – Aug 2024
Ensured timely procurement of high-quality industrial equipment and services at competitive prices that meet the needs of our customers while maintaining strong and positive relationships with our suppliers. Also striving to develop and maintain efficient procurement processes, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to the overall success of the company by managing costs and mitigating supply chain risks.
ElringKlinger: Purchasing Manager Oct 2022 – Aug 2023
Ensured that our team of 6 Strategic Buyers for 5 states in the United States functioned as a team, provided quotes, obtained KPIs, and resolved issues related to products we produced for EK’s automotive customers, which included BMW, Volvo, Toyota, Mercades, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler and FIAT in 5 plants in the US.
ElringKlinger: Strategic Buyer Apr 2022 – Oct 2022
I was responsible for analyzing costs for indirect material for 5 plants in the US. I manage the purchasing of machines, facilities, car leases, tooling, HR contracts, office supplies and setting up suppliers. I have shown our team negotiation points and share idea to help achieve the best price and terms available. I also provided support and training to the team regarding the use of SAP and SRM. As a team we negotiated contracts that support ElringKlinger and save EK money. My goal was to have a well-trained and versatile team that communicate well and supports one another to exceed the goals and expectations of EK. During my time at EK we used SAP.
Kubota Manufacturing of America: Analyst / Purchasing Agent May 2018 – April 2022
I have been responsible for purchasing over $60M worth of fabricated metal, labels, bearings, bushings, relays and cable components that were used to build Kubota residential and industrial units. I achieved annual savings goals or 1% of total spend by assisting suppliers with their efficiency and shortening lead times through Kaizen, QRM, lean and 5S. Monitored the quality of parts and ensured that suppliers identify the issues through root cause analysis. Selected suppliers based on lead time, quality, price, and capability. Ensured the on-time delivery of product. Performed supplier performance improvement projects by conducting audits and training suppliers. During my time at Kubota, we used AS400 as the ERP purchasing program.
Cottrell, Inc.: Buyer June 2016 – May 2018
Performed cost savings analysis. Placed orders to support production from 50 suppliers and ensured on time delivery of goods. Developed and managed a supportive, responsive, and value-added supply chain. During this time, we used Syteline as our operational ERP system.
Cottrell, Inc.: Parts Associate Dec 2011 – June 2016
I was responsible for $3.7M in repairs. Coordinated technical support. Ordered, inventoried, and acquired repair parts for over 300 machines, 36 forklifts, 305 welding machines, and 186 chain hoists. Saved the company $35,000 per year by doing in-house repairs of circuit boards, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
U.S. Navy Submarine Force Retired Apr 1992 – Apr 2012
During my 20-year career I have had the honor in serving in several positions of leadership to include First Lieutenant, Calibration Coordinator, Educational Services Officer, Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator, and Department Leading Petty Officer. All of these include training and mentoring a team, assisting them to achieve the Commands goals and mission. Some of my personal accomplishments include one Commendation medal, nine Achievement medals, and Sailor of the Year at Naval Ordnance Test Unit, Cape Canaveral FL. While I was on active duty, I served onboard three nuclear submarines and at 3 shore duty commands.
EDUCATION
A.S., Business Management and Supervision - August 7, 2011 Coastline Community College of California, Fountain Valley, CA
LEAN 6 Sigma Champion – Sept 23, 2011
Naval Safety Supervisor - Sept. 2002
KAIZEN – Oct. 2018
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