Purchasing Manager

PATRICK BIGGS

Address: **** ******** *****, *****, ******** 73077

Phone: 580-***-****

E-mail: *******@*********.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Remarkably astute, analytical, and innovative professional, with comprehensive years of global leadership experience in the areas of procurement operations, purchasing, global sourcing, supply chain management, quality assurance, human resources, and facility maintenance. Adept in growth management strategies, with capability in leading and managing cross-functional teams, projects, and missions simultaneously toward fulfillment of organizational goals.

- Equipped with in-depth knowledge of applicable rules and regulations pertaining to purchasing policies and procedures; familiar with quality inspections.

- Effective in developing performance-based, low-cost solutions through aggressive negotiation with new and existing clients.

- Recognized for the ability to incorporate innovative management techniques that led to successful improvements in business practices and significant increase in productivity and company revenue profit.

- Armed with proven ability in coordinating project schedules and monitoring timelines, combined with significant background in developing plans and strategies.

- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), SAP, MAS90, and SciQuest.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, STILLWATER, OK

Buyer II/System Administrator 2010–Present

Take full responsibility in performing several functions, such as reviewing requisitions order to determine appropriate processing procedures; preparing requests for Board of Regents approval and purchases, as necessary; and working closely with departments and other institutions with regard to policy, procedure, and the entire bidding process. Establish and maintain communication with potential and existing suppliers by providing assistance and advice on doing business with the University. Coordinate with the Accounting and other departments in determining invoicing issues.

- Successfully negotiated final terms and conditions of bid awards through proper contract utilization.

- Analyzed area contracts to minimize costs and leverage University spending.

- Facilitated training for entry-level and existing buyers to meet performance goals.

- Led and supervised new and existing employees; took charge of hiring qualified workers and rendering proper training and guidance in compliance with policies and procedures.

- Closely monitored and maintained all University workflow within the e-procurement solution.

- Supported the development and implementation of end user training as well as supplemental guides for use with the e-procurement system.

- Streamlined end user experience by creating new forms and routings within the e-procurement solution for different scenarios.

- Supervised system usage and reviewed ways to enhance user acceptance and usage.

CHAPPELL SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT, INC., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Purchasing/Warehouse Manager 2009–2010

Provided expert oversight and supervision to the Warehouse and Purchasing departments. Oversaw the preparation and presentation of reports concerning ongoing inventory and procurement issues. Took charge of analyzing internationally sourced items to maintain proper inventory levels.

- Managed and ensured monitoring of freight costs for calculation of landed and total costs of goods.

- Gathered and documented all credit and replacement orders submitted by clients in a timely manner; created and implemented new ways to track and maintain these claims.

- Initiated and launched a freight program for Canadian customers, emphasizing timeliness at competitive rates.

THE CHARLES MACHINE WORKS, INC., PERRY, OK

Production Buyer 2006–2009

Service Parts Technician 2005–2006

MRO Materials Controller 2004–2005

Warehouse Worker 1998–2004

Oversaw more than $7M worth of commodities, including inventory levels, purchases, and quality issues. Held full responsibility in directing commodities, including castings, forgings, stampings, seals and o-rings, wholegood purchases, hardware, and several others. Processed vendor returns, obtained return authorizations, communicated restocking/rework fees, and ensured that credits were issued and received.

- Developed and maintained both foreign and domestic suppliers by negotiating and closing payment terms, contracts, and pricing contract.

- Sourced and acquired new vendors through various reports and the Internet to minimize costs and build competitive purchasing environments.

- Served as a core member in the initial global procurement initiative to reduce costs.

- Monitored and maintained the production of prototype and production parts in cooperation with global vendors by providing assistance in making decisions on viability of international supplier abilities.

- Made use of markets and third party indexes in leveraging price stability.

- Took charge of prospecting all specialty parts for customers.

- Worked and communicated closely with vendors regarding pricing and lead time.

- Established working relationship with more than 100 dealers on ordering, pricing, and shipping methods.

- Reviewed, authorized, and prepared purchase orders; coordinated delivery dates and shipping methods.

- Contributed to the decision-making process regarding special order items that were needed to be part numbered and inventoried.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration: 2005

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: 2004

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Karrass Effective Negotiating Level I and II

China Insight Workshop

Strategic Sourcing Training

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