Purchasing Professional

JOSEPH S. KULIK 440-***-****

*** ********* ***** ***, *****, Ohio 44017 E-mail: *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: ADMINISTRATION / OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

To Manage Productive Administrative and Operational Functions at a growth-oriented organization by contributing proven ability to:

Provide Focused Leadership in Organizational and Business Development, Purchasing and Vendor Relations and Decisive Operational and Team Management.

Exceed Organizational Goals through Data Collection and Analysis, Strategic Planning and Projections and Decisive Implementation and Assessment.

Maximize Productivity and Potential by Establishing Strong Rapport and Trust, Clearly Informing and Enlightening, Positively Influencing Attitudes and Actions and Developing Training Programs.

Qualifications: An innovative resourceful Purchasing Professional offering over 30 years of progressive Professional experience and strong abilities in the areas of:

* Negotiations/Communications * Team Leadership/Facilitation

* Consulting/Motivational Teaching * Organizing/Planning Operations

* Research/Analysis/Evaluation * Strong Interpersonal Rapport

* Training/Leading/Implementing * Troubleshooting/Resolving

* Independent Project Management

Achievements:

IMPLEMENTED and ESTABLISHED MRP SOFTWARE by developing timetables and prioritizing critical needs,

resulting in a successful start-up at 8 manufacturing facilities involving over 40 staff members in sales and purchasing

areas.

TRANSLATED BUSINESS NEEDS & SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (SAP) by understanding the business process and

developing solutions for the organization, resulting software start-up 6 months ahead of 24-month deadline.

COORDINATED & LEAD MRP PROJECT by training 24 buyers in software applications used in inventory

management and planning. Results: Savings of $1MM annually for a $5MM implementation.

PLANNED & COORDINATED ACTIVITIES of 11 buyers, assistants and plant engineers by implementing programs

and objectives for cost reductions. Results: Savings of $4MM annually and improved operation efficiency 15%.

INVESTIGATED & EVALUATED RAW MATERIAL NEEDS by coordinating changes in product re-engineering

and development. Results: Product enhancements and raw material savings of 10%.

INNITIATED & RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS for the transportation department in developing

systems to utilize (SAP) software, resulting in improved efficiencies of 20% within 60 days.

ANALYZED MANUFACTURING BUSINESS / OPERATIONS by consolidating raw materials, packaging and

maintenance items, thereby lowering inventories and saving 10% in actual costs.

IMPROVED INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RAPPORT by providing timely information and follow-up, significantly

improving harmony and resulting in a 98% on time delivery.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ASSISTANT PURCHASING / The Ohio Turnpike Commission 2007 – 2012

PROCUREMENT MANAGER Berea, Ohio

Managing the purchasing activities for a 241 mile roadway interstate system. Supporting 8 Maintenance Buildings, 16

Service Plazas and 31 Toll Booth facilities. Manage the removal & disposals of Company Assets that no longer have a

service life remaining to the organization. Work through E-Auctions for positive results.

Improved the RFQ process, resulting in a savings of over $ 150,000.00 annually.

PURCHASING MANAGER Sensical, Inc. 2006 - 2007

Cleveland, Ohio

Manage all purchasing activities for printing / converter company. Locating new sources of supply for this company is

instrumental in its continued successful growth. Part of team for selection of manufacturing software for expanded

business.

PURCHASING SUPERVISOR Linde Gas, LLC. 2001 – 2005

Independence, Ohio

Supervised 5 Buyers for the replenishment process of over 200 retail stores. Direct responsibility for the replenishment of product for 13 retail stores in Puerto Rico. Implementation and reporting responsibility for Consignment activities and other end of the month reports for Rebate programs, freight management, buyer process.

PURCHASING MANAGER Tool Producers, Inc. 2000 - 2001

Middleburgh Height, Ohio

Managed all purchasing activities for metal stamping facility through effective use of planning and organizational

skills. Reduced supplier base through analysis and negotiations with a result of positive cost reductions.

CORPORATE PURCHASING North American Refractories 1981-2000

SPECIALIST / MATERIALS Cleveland, Ohio

Developed corporate contracts for major commodities from international and domestic sub-contractors, with annual

purchases of $125MM. Supervised 8 plant Buyers and staff, plus 4 corporate Buyers. Implemented MRP II software

(SAP) and trained 30+ individuals. Developed scripts of SAP in MM module. Managed ISO documentation for

corporate purchasing. Developed and coordinated project for corporate TQM teams.

CORPORATE SENIOR BUYER 1987 – 1992

Developed quality control and SPC programs, as well as new sources of raw materials in conjunction with technical

staff. Implemented inventory control programs at numerous facilities. Implemented “JIT” software program throughout

purchasing.

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CORPORATE BUYER 1981 – 1987

Developed purchasing policies and procedures. Developed, trained and maintained “MAS” system in purchasing and

accounts payable.

ASSISTANT PLANT BUYER Sherwin-Williams Company 1978 - 1981

Cleveland, Ohio

Maintained inventory control systems, assisted in production scheduling. Directed the releases of raw materials and

packaging into facility.

UTILITY LABOROR 1976 -1978

Worked in the shipping and receiving department, operating material handling equipment while attending college.

EDUCATION / TRAINING:

Coursework in Business Administration ( Cleveland State University ): Seminars and workshops in SPC Training

( Walker & Associates. MRP II Implementation ( David Baker & Associates ), methodology of Team Problem Solving

( Tunnell & Associates ): SAP – Training for Implementation – Materials management Module ( various locations ):

Courses in Purchasing techniques and procurement Card – beyond the Basics: Software expertise in Microsoft

Windows.

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