Manager Service

WILLIAM T. WATSON

**** ***** ****. • Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223

330-***-**** • *******@***.***

PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL

Highly organized, flexible and adaptable Purchasing and Procurement professional with proven expertise in manufacturing and food service industries. Recognized for achieving consistent results and strengths in offshore purchasing, negotiating and cost savings. Proficient in Word and Oracle. Competencies in:

• Excel / Word • Lean Manufacturing

• Oracle • Price Quoting

• China Purchasing • Negotiating

• Supplier Management • Warehouse/ Distribution Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INVACARE, Elyria, OH 2004 to 2011

Global manufacturer, distributor and marketer of home and institutional medical equipment with

annual sales of approximately $2 billion.

Associate Buyer

• Maintained $1.2 million in inventory levels of replacement parts for wheelchairs, electric scooters and medical equipment accessories through direct purchasing from manufacturers.

• Developed excellent relationships and negotiated product costs with domestic and international product manufacturers.

• Assisted in the reduction of inventory costs between 5 and 15 % over the last six years.

SYSCO FOODSERVICE, Cleveland, OH 2001 to 2004

Equipment and suppliers for the food service and hospitality industries.

Procurement Specialist

• Purchased and maintained produce levels for Sysco’s warehouse ensuring fulfillment of customer demands.

• Maintained excellent relationships with growers.

SODEXHO, Cleveland, OH 2000 to 2001

One of the largest food services and facilities management companies in the world.

Food Production Manager

• Purchased and maintained appropriate inventory levels of perishable and non perishables items for Akron City and St. Thomas Hospitals.

• Exceeded budget expectations and health standards and regulations.

• Managed two executive chefs and 14 union cooks.

Previous Food Service Supervisor, COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER.

EDUCATION

BS, Hospitality Food Service, Kent State University, Kent, OH

Associate of Applied Science, Business Management, Stark Technical College, Canton, OH

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