Procurement & Materials Management Leader

MARK McBRIDE

************@*****.*** 214-***-**** McKinney, TX

Materials Manager Production Planning Manager Procurement Manager PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement and materials management professional with 20+ years of experience across supply chain, production planning, logistics, inventory control, vendor management, and cost analysis. Strong background in ERP/MRP environments, supplier performance management, purchase order execution, logistics coordination, and cross-functional support to production, quality, finance, and leadership teams. Recognized for building productive supplier relationships, improving inventory control, supporting cost savings, and maintaining disciplined documentation in regulated manufacturing environments. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Negotiated pricing initiatives that contributed to $6M in savings.

• Reduced inventory by $1.2M in one fiscal year through KANBAN, consignment, and forecasting methods while supporting improved production, inventory turns, and accuracy.

• Managed supplier relationships, purchasing documentation, traceability records, delivery follow-up, and issue resolution across materials, production, quality, and logistics.

• Maintained effective communication across suppliers, program teams, QA/QC, receiving, finance, and senior leadership. CORE COMPETENCIES

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Production Planning & MRP Inventory Control & Safety Stock Supplier Relationship Management Freight & Logistics Coordination Cost Analysis & Negotiation Forecasting & Demand Planning Contract Management Vendor Performance Reviews FAR/DFARS Awareness ISO 9001 & MIL spec Awareness Cross-Functional Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Material Analyst – Sourcing Buyer Amphenol FSI - Allen, TX Sep 2023 - Present

• Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, and vendor agreements to support cost control and material availability.

• Review 1,000+ SKUs annually as part of cost roll activities, identifying opportunities to validate pricing and improve cost accuracy.

• Monitor supplier performance, quality compliance, and delivery status in partnership with production, quality, and receiving teams.

• Use ERP systems including SAP, EVO, and Oracle, along with Microsoft Excel, to manage purchasing activities, material status, and supplier data.

• Conduct market research to evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and new product introduction requirements.

• Support inventory and demand planning by forecasting requirements, managing stock levels, and helping reduce waste, excess, and shortages.

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve purchasing, documentation, delivery, and inventory issues. Logistics Manager Frontier Mining LLC - Frisco, TX Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

• Coordinated domestic and international shipments across eight U.S. hubs, supporting timely movement of finished goods and customer shipments.

• Requested, reviewed, and negotiated freight and insurance quotes to control logistics cost and maintain service levels.

• Maintained finished-goods inventory visibility and supported quality control of inbound shipments.

• Worked with carriers and internal teams to resolve logistics, claims, and shipment documentation issues. Raw Materials Buyer / Production Planner Aloe Vera of America - Dallas, TX Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

• Issued purchase orders for raw materials used in nutritional and skin care production.

• Performed vendor management, supplier follow-up, and assessment of purchasing requirements.

• Scheduled weekly production meetings and coordinated material readiness for production needs.

• Filed and tracked carrier claims for damaged goods to support timely resolution. Procurement Specialist Halliburton Energy Services - Carrollton, TX Apr 2013 - Jun 2020

• Managed purchase requisitions, supplier pricing negotiations, and purchasing documentation in compliance with corporate policies.

• Supported long-term supply strategy through cost analysis, supplier assessments, and demand forecasting.

• Ensured timely material availability to meet customer and program requirements while managing competing priorities.

• Strengthened purchasing records and traceability, including purchase orders, invoices, pricing, specifications, contracts, and supplier documentation.

• Partnered with receiving and QA/QC teams to resolve supplier delivery, quality, and documentation issues.

• Built strong supplier relationships to support cost savings while maintaining quality and on-time delivery expectations.

• Conducted quarterly supplier reviews focused on performance, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery. Material Specialist II Bestolife Corporation - Irving, TX Sep 2009 - Apr 2013

• Managed supplier relationships negotiated pricing and terms, and served as purchaser/planner in SAP.

• Forecasted raw material requirements, assigned work-in-process, and revised demand projections based on history and planning factors.

• Maintained inventory controls and safety stock requirements for critical components.

• Created and reviewed planning parameters, assessed MRP recommended buys, and released purchase orders.

• Applied ISO 9001 awareness to support purchasing discipline, documentation, and process consistency. EARLIER EXPERIENCE

Purchaser / Planner, Mystic Tan HQ - Farmers Branch, TX Materials Manager, Simmons Corporation - Grapevine, TX Distribution Manager, Beauticontrol Cosmetics - Carrollton, TX Equipment Records & Parts Specialist, United States Army - Fort Hood, TX (held Secret Clearance for 3 years) EDUCATION

University of North Texas Denton, TX

BBA, Business - Strategic Management and Human Resources SYSTEMS, TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• ERP/MRP systems: SAP, EVO, Oracle, JD Edwards, AS400, and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.

• Microsoft Excel, purchasing software, production planning tools, and documentation control practices.

• Coursework in Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM); member of the Institute for Supply Management.

• Lean Six Sigma training and 30-hour OSHA course.

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