Purchasing Manager

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly analytical, creative and resourceful professional offering progressive years of experience in Purchasing, Import Management, and Global Sourcing. Shows competency in leveraging business acumen across diverse cultures and economies. Proven effectiveness in applying innovative, state-of-the-art concepts to reduce costs and achieve solid business results. Proficient in arranging and coordinating business trips abroad, with comprehensive abilities in managing and successfully executing a variety of procurement projects simultaneously. Forged strong business relationships with focus on teamwork, high service performance, increased productivity, and profit growth. Willing to travel and extremely effective in stressful and competitive situations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Import and Purchasing Management - Business Management and Operations

- Supplier Sourcing and Analysis - Outstanding Customer Relations

- Contract Negotiation and Administration - Competitive Market Research and Analysis

- Leadership and Team Building - Cost Reduction and Containment

- Time Management and Prioritization - Superior Interpersonal and Presentation Skills

- Problem Resolution and Decision Making - Organized with Strong Analytical Abilities

- Bilingual in German and English - Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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IMPORT MANAGER JUN 2005–JUN 2008

DRESCHER GMBH (HOME DÉCOR) - SCHWEBHEIM, GERMANY

- Compiled and maintained records of product line collections and product research for future reference

- Directed and coordinated daily operational business aspects focusing on sample shipments for new collections every spring and Christmas

- Single-handedly created all correspondence with international suppliers in the English and German languages, completed letter of credits, and monitored payment

- Played a vital role in processing orders and monitoring deadline, as well as in coordinating activities of all air and sea freight containers to ensure timely shipment

- Regularly communicated with suppliers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services as well as addressed and resolved company complaints with manufacturers abroad

- Traveled to, planned and arranged purchasing business trips to various countries in Asia such as China, Hong Kong, and the Philippines

- Built and cultivated long-term quality relationships with clients to provide total satisfaction. Generated referrals and expanded customer base

EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST MAR 2003–JUN 2005

INNOWEP GMBH (MEASURING AND TESTING) - WURZBURG, GERMANY

- Efficiently assumed responsibilities involving sales invoicing and claims specialist duties while simultaneously functioned as payroll accounting specialist

- Provided a high-level of administrative and secretarial support to upper management and specialized in manufacturing of measuring and testing equipment

- Carried out the company’s travel expense reporting system

- Oversight on logistical arrangements including custom and export forms for exporting company products

- Spearheaded and worked closely with local and international apprentices and interns to monitor performance toward achievement of corporate goals and objectives

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

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CERTIFICATE IN TRAINING AND THE INSTRUCTING OF APPRENTICES AND INTERNS IN THE FIELD OF

WHOLESALE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE AND TRADE

- Wurzburg Industrial Chamber of Commerce, Wurzburg, Germany: Jan 2005–Apr 2005

DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT ASSISTING, MAJOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

- Secretary and Office Management Association, Wurzburg Interpretation School, Wurzburg, Germany

Oct 2004–Oct 2005

MAJOR IN WHOLESALE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE AND TRADE / FOCUS IN FOREIGN COMMERCE

- Vocational Business School / Trade School, Wurzburg, Germany: Sep 2000–Feb 2003

CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND COMMERCE

Awarded by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examination Board

- Wurzburg Interpretation School, Wurzburg, Germany: Jan 2001–Jan 2002

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