Purchasing Manager Marketing Strategy

PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL

Certified Purchasing Manager with extensive background in acquisitions of a diverse range of products. Excellent organizational skills; works well with little or no direction. Superior contract negotiation in agreements with small to large suppliers (both domestic and international) with multi-year delivery scheduling while adhering to precise specifications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Possess effective planning skills and accustomed to work within budgetary guidelines and under tight deadlines. Team player with exceptional people skills.

Experienced in Oilfield and EP&C purchasing.

Problem solver who can be counted on to complete projects on time and on schedule. Develops and maintains efficient work schedules.

Developed strategies for and managed purchasing department.

Implemented ISO 9000 certification (One of first 20 in U.S.). Developed policies and procedures for purchasing department and trained personnel.

Tripled scrap iron revenue through innovative marketing strategy.

Served on Combined Engineering team. Contributed early supplier involvement, which trimmed 22% from design costs, resulting in record sales.

Extensive knowledge of metal fabrication, forging and casting. Works effectively from blueprints and schematics.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

B. S. degree in Business Administration

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Experienced in MS Office.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Product Fulfillment 08/14 to Present

SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIRS Houston, Texas

Prepare product for shipment to customers on consignment. Receive returns and groom product for reshipment to other customers or return to stock.

Review usage and ensure replenishment is provided to keep product flowing to future orders.

Senior Buyer 10/05 to 05/12

BRAY CONTROLS Houston, Texas

● Responsible for managing & executing purchasing activities for various commodities in overall procurement strategy of parts for valves.

● Searched and listed potential suppliers and evaluated the ability of each to provide items per specification. .

● Coordinated with Engineering department to determine items meet form, fit and function. Also sought out lower cost alternatives for engineering approval.

● Expedited manufacturers/ suppliers for quicker deliveries when end customer requested earlier delivery.

● Frequently visited suppliers and sub-contractor facilities to impress on them the need for expediency and to learn their process.

● Attended MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and assisted in the decision to use as is, rework and charge vendor or to return to vendor.

● Facilitated meetings between suppliers and production planning/ scheduling personnel

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