Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Matthew Fisher

954-***-**** ******.********@*****.*** Longwood, Florida

SUMMARY

Results-driven Purchasing Manager with 20 years of experience leading procurement operations, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management across fast-paced environments. Proven ability to reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiency, negotiate favorable vendor agreements, and ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining quality standards. Strong leadership skills with extensive experience managing purchasing teams, inventory control, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration. EDUCATION

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

EXPERIENCE

Purchasing Manager 2014 – 2026

Sunniland (Spring Valley)

• Responsible for purchasing all raw materials and chemicals for high volume production plant

• Negotiate supplier contracts resulting in significant annual cost savings.

• Develop strategic sourcing initiatives that improve quality while reducing lead times.

• Collaborate with production, accounting, and warehouse departments to ensure uninterrupted operations.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.

• Reduced procurement costs by 10-15 % through strategic buying. Purchasing Agent 2011–2014

XP Solutions

• Responsible for purchasing all products for 2 websites.

• Built long-term relationships with domestic and international suppliers.

• Conducted competitive bidding and supplier evaluations.

• Coordinated inventory planning with warehouse and production teams. Buyer 2002 – 2011

Valley Forge Fabrics

• Responsible for purchasing all fabrics and vinyl from international suppliers

• Processed purchase orders and maintained supplier communications.

• Assisted with inventory forecasting and replenishment planning.

• Supported monthly purchasing reports and inventory analysis. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Procurement Management

Contract Negotiation

Vendor & Supplier Relations

Inventory Management

Purchase Order Management

ERP Systems (NetSuite, BC )

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Microsoft Excel & Office Suite

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Professional in Inventory Management (CPIM) PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

- 20 years of purchasing and procurement leadership experience. - Extensive background negotiating contracts and supplier agreements. - Demonstrated history of reducing costs while maintaining quality and service. - Experienced managing multimillion-dollar procurement budgets. - Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities. - Proven success building long-term supplier partnerships and improving supply chain performance.

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