Purchasing Manager General

PROFILE SUMMARY

Experienced Purchasing Manager who can effectively liaise between suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments to ensure purchasing metrics are met. Excellent track record building lasting relationships with both national and international suppliers, all while establishing cost saving culture company wide

Demonstrated success in developing cost saving initiatives

Proven problem-solving skills to mitigate purchasing errors

Excellent written and oral communication skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supplier Accounts

Stock analysis reports

Cost reduction

Creating Purchase Orders

PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE

Senior Purchasing Manager, LSL Healthcare Inc. (Chicago, IL) 2015-Present

Responsibilities:

Processing all paperwork relevant to the purchasing and receipt of goods

Forecasting price trends and analyzing their impact to the business goals

Monitoring and managing supplier performance

Training and supervising junior buyers within the company

Ensuring compliance to company Purchasing Guidelines and systems

Maintaining and developing an approved suppliers list

Major Projects:

Implementation of Misys Manufacturing system to the company, which allows LSL to improve inventory levels and reduced purchasing errors

Global Sourcing/Purchasing Manager, Medikmark Incorp. (Waukean, IL) 2014-2017

Responsibilities:

Responsible for purchasing products company wide

Negotiated vendor prices

Orders in excess of 500k

Responsible for warehouse operations

Sourcing medical supplies on a global basis

Expeditor (Waukegan, IL) 2000-2014

Responsibilities:

Responsible for confirming receipt of Medline purchase orders.

Followed up to ensure that orders have been met on required dates

Verified products are not on backorder

Medical Reimbursements (Lincolnshire, IL) 1998-2000

Responsibilities:

Responsible for handling customer questions involving medical coverage.

Managed medical reimbursements.

Enrolled participants in various medical coverage programs.

General Manager, Lil Champ Food Store (Jacksonville, FL) 1996-1998

Responsibilities:

Responsible for 3-4 million dollar annual revenue.

Inventory & Cash Control

Handled profit and loss statements

Responsible for Payroll

Managed all employees training

First Line Supervisor (Sergeant), United States Army, 1983-1989

Responsibilities:

Responsible for training seven to ten soldiers

Maintained inventory levels exceeding five million

Evaluated performance and training to ensure high performance levels

EDUCATION

North Chicago Community High School

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