General Manager Supply Chain

Keith Burtram

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PURCHASING TEAM MANAGER

• General Manager with 30+ years’ experience delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings and a 10% GP growth through improved contract negotiations and procurement strategies.

• Directed operations including ERP implementations and strategic vendor contract negotiations, achieving significant process improvements and revenue growth.

• Led diverse teams to optimize parts operations with quantifiable successes, including reducing receivables aging and elevating inventory purchasing efficiency. WORK EXPERIENCE

Peterson Trucks Portland, Oregon

General Manager - Parts Operations 2021 - 2025

• Managed parts operations for six stores across CA and OR, overseeing inventory planning, OEM negotiations, and sales forecasting to drive operational efficiency.

• Directed a team of 6 direct and 80+ indirect reports, presenting strategic plans and financial forecasts directly to senior leadership, achieving a 10% improvement in operational performance.

• Negotiated vendor contracts that saved millions in inventory costs and boosted gross profit by 10%.

• Built and led an administrative team to monitor accounting schedules, reducing receivables aging from 90+ to 30 days.

• Coordinated cross-departmental sales specials to enhance service delivery and parts sales.

• Implemented strategic procurement initiatives that refined RFP processes and ensured contractual compliance.

Tonkin Parts Center

Senior Manager 2001 - 2021

• Managed a $14M+ parts inventory with comprehensive supply chain oversight from receipt to payment.

• Supervised and mentored a team of 4, enhancing daily supply chain operations and staff performance.

• Evaluated vendors and negotiated favorable pricing for large purchases, ensuring optimal contract terms.

• Forecasted inventory requirements and monitored market conditions to adjust strategies as needed.

• Spearheaded the $1M ERP implementation, streamlining operations and driving record sales while reducing labor costs.

• Developed procurement strategies incorporating electronic purchasing systems to meet federal compliance requirements.

Ron Tonkin Lincoln-Mercury

Parts Manager 1999 - 2001

• Managed a $300K parts inventory and purchasing operations for a high-volume dealership.

• Led a team of 9, providing technical training that enhanced departmental performance.

• Drove new business initiatives that tripled monthly sales revenue from $100K to $300K.

• Enhanced contract negotiations and purchasing systems to align with local and federal regulatory standards.

EDUCATION

University of Portland Portland, Oregon

Master of Business Administration, Operations and Technology Management University of Phoenix Tigard, Oregon

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS

ATD / NADA Academy Graduate

SKILLS

Procurement & Contracting: Procurement Strategies, Contract Negotiations, RFP/RFQ/ITB Processes, Vendor Management

Regulatory & Compliance: Oregon Revised Statutes, Federal Regulations, Contract Compliance, Cost Analysis Operational Leadership: Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, ERP Implementation, Team Leadership

Financial & Analytical: Cost Savings, Financial Forecasting, Budget Management, Process Improvement

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