Experienced Purchasing Professional

JOSEPH MEHLER

*******@*******.***

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Newtown, PA 18940 Cell: 267-***-****

SUMMARY

A results driven Purchasing Manager with success developing strategies that effectively yield significant cost reductions, strengthen relationships and support multiple locations. Managed over $400 million dollar budget and effectively managed costs while maintaining quality. Consistently meets or exceeds goals through effective communications and collaborations. Additional capabilities include:

· Procurement/e-Procurement ·Project Management

· Staff Management ·Supplier Diversity Initiatives

· Inventory Management ·Vendor Relationships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMCAST, Philadelphia, PA 1989 - 2008

Regional Purchasing Manager (Division Office) (2002 – 2008)

·Maintained and administered national and divisional purchasing agreements and monitored usage in order to continually search for aggressive pricing.

·Reviewed and approved projects and requisitions within specified approval limits.

·Ensured spend reduction and correct coding, pricing, and approval of documents by developing and implementing new procedures

·Assist Accounts Payable with vendor invoice problems related to purchasing transactions.

·Monitored system inventory values in order to reduce inventory.

·Reduced costs through maintaining, monitoring and developing vendor relationships to research new sources of goods and services.

·Surpassed division goal for supplier diversity initiatives by 5%, in cooperation with Headquarters office.

·Supervised team of four buyers including training, coaching, and performance evaluations.

·Increase efficiencies by visiting cable systems as needed to conduct purchasing reviews, audits, and/or training.

Senior Buyer (Division Office) (1997 – 2001)

·Reviewed capital projects from the field for proper account coding, tracked against budgets, reviewed vendor selection, pricing, and accuracy. Regional responsibilities included ten Comcast locations covering three states-Connecticut, Colorado, and California.

·Tracked projects through automated approval process.

·Created projects and established project budget using Oracle Financials version 11i. Worked with vendors to expedite shipments when necessary.

·Worked with Accounts Payable to resolve any invoicing issues.

·Participated in annual physical inventories and reconciliation.

·Coordinated the transfer, sale, and/or disposal of assets for multiple sites.

Purchasing Supervisor (1996 – 1997)

Assumed responsibility for Willow Grove, and Philadelphia locations in addition to Lower Merion.

·Increased responsibilities for capital and expense purchases to three locations. Maintained inventory levels of installation materials, plant materials, tools, test equipment, and set top converters.

·Issued materials to in-house personnel and contractors. Worked with vendors and AP to resolve any invoicing issues.

·Maintained facility and completed all budgeted building improvements throughout the year.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

·Maintained fleet of vehicles by scheduling regular maintenance, inspections, renewals, etc.

·Implemented and monitored vehicle maintenance program to track relevant vehicle information.

·Other duties included shipping/receiving, inter-company transfers, and asset disposal.

Purchasing/Inventory/Facilities Coordinator (1992 – 1996)

·Performed same duties as above for the Lower Merion facility.

Territory Manager 1989-1992

·Managed sales and customer retention in a specific area of Northeast Philadelphia.

·Managed the subscriber base by combing the area for sales, disconnects, churn business, relocations, upgrades, etc.

·Assisted customers in resolving installation and service issues in an effort to retain their business.

EDUCATION

BA Sociology/Criminal Justice - LaSalle University.

Member of SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers).

Military: United States Air Force Reserve – Willow Grove Air Station.

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