Supply Chain Commodity Manager

David E. Reece **************@*********.***

Experienced Commodity Manager

Seeking Buyer or Management Role

I have been working in the field of purchasing most of my

Career along with management

Medical Leave

January 2014 – July 2024

Work Experience

Commodity Manager

Anixter Fasteners

October 2012 – January 2014 * Glenview

Executed contract pricing and rebate programs with 32 assigned vendors valued at $26mm. Secured delivery, pricing and quality issues for three assigned customers generating $36mm in sales. Achieved cost savings by sourcing current parts through any current vendor, while consolidating vendor base.

Senior Buyer

Federal Screw Products

September 2010 – September 2012 * Rosemont

With the appropriate domestic and oversea vendors: generate purchase orders, attained quote packages on special products, researched new product lines, negotiate prices, and reconcile their invoices. Maintain and expedited the Open Purchase Order report. Collaborated with the Quality Control and Sales Departments on quality issues and possible reject/returns. Strategized on the ISO committee.

Purchasing Agent

Albany Steel & Brass

January 2000 – June 2007 * Chicago

Source and purchase product lines, such as, fasteners and safety equipment for the largest bin stocking managed customer within the company which boosted sales to approximately $1 million annually. Responsibilities included keeping prices updated via regularly scheduled quotes with vendors, fulfilling coworkers duties when they were absent or on vacations, updating inventory via purchase order receipts, manage scheduled daily/weekly reports in addition, manage department in the absence of my boss, the Vice President of Purchasing.

Branch Manager

Endries International Inc.

June 1994 – March 1998 * Chicago

Responsible for overall operation of branch facility including but not limited to generation of sales volume, customer service, problem solving, profitability of branch and training of new team members.

Industrial Supply Division Manager

Bowman Distribution

March 1993 – December 1993 * Green Bay

Responsible for the operations of a branch facility while maintaining profitability and produced sales totaling $1.2 million annually. Territory covered Wisconsin, Minnesota, Upper Peninsula, North Dakota & South Dakota.

Product Specialist

Bowman Distribution

August 1988 – December 1993 * Mt. Prospect

Education

St. Joseph’s College

August 0976 – December 1980 * Rensselaer, Indiana

Bachelor of Science Marketing

Volunteer Work

Weblo Den Leader, Parish (1993-1997) – Advanced young boys in essential skill development and leadership, ensuring badge achievements and preparation for transition to Boy Scouts. Launched outdoor activities, coordinated with Pack leadership and facilitated bridge ceremonies.

Annual Block Party Organizer – (2008-2019) – actualized and managed yearly block parties, planning activities for children and adults to ensure a fun and memorable event.

Charity Work

Archdiocese of Chicago and St. Edward Parish

Organized and managed community events with a focus on organizational and time management. Collaborated with diverse groups to enhance communication, teamwork, and fundraising efforts for various parish initiatives.

Support Migrant Family

Provided free housing for a migrant family, showcasing community commitment and compassion. Initiated their transition process with a focus on problem solving and conflict resolution.

Skills

Active Listening Auto Delivery Binning Collaboration Conflict Resolution Contract Management Customer Service Decision Making Expediting Invoicing ISO Multitasking Purchase Orders Purchasing Problem Solving Quality Control Reconciling Stocking Time Management Vendor Management

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