Purchasing

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Blaine, MN *****

Telephone: 763-***-****

Mobile: 612-***-****

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

MARK PRIVETTE

SUMMARY

Results-driven, productive Purchasing Manager with demonstrated track record for implementing effective inventory/process management systems, supplier contract management, maintaining rapid inventory turns, and achieving service objectives. Personable and articulate communicator respected for building/maintaining positive vendor relationships, negotiating competitive purchases, and reducing overall materials and procurement costs. Working knowledge in reading blue prints. Experienced coordinator with solid emphasis on accountability and professionalism.

EXPERIENCE

CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC, Brooklyn Park, MN 2008 – Present

Site Buyer – Strategic Indirect, Contract employee

~ Managed Indirect Purchasing for U.S. Paving Products division consisting of ~ $ 35MM annual spend

~ Established on-site Food Services cafeteria program

~ Managed sourcing process of conversion to Private Label lubricants

~ Negotiated contracts achieving “Best Price” and lowest TCO strategies

~ Negotiated and implemented strategies, resulting in overall cost reductions

~ Researched, selected and developed new suppliers as required

SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION, Plymouth, MN 2006 – 2008

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manger

~ Managed mattress commodity consisting of a materials spend of ~ $ 80MM annually

~ Developed, negotiated and implemented ten new Master Supply Agreements with key direct suppliers consisting of $87MM in annual spend where agreements had not previously existed

~ Sourcing Project Lead – drafted and implemented new MSA language to ensure compliance with new federal regulation CFR 1633

~ Established supplier C of A process and traceability requirements to ensure compliance with new federal regulation CFR 1633

~ Conducted on-site supplier audits to ensure compliance with new federal regulation CFR 1633

~ Managed change of supplied FR component material resulting in a 60%, $3.5MM cost savings annually

MINNESOTA DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES, INC., St. Paul, MN 2004 – 2006

Purchasing Manager

~ Created Centralized Procurement department resulting in overall cost reductions and improved efficiencies

~ Established formal Procurement Policy and Procedures resulting in materials procurement efficiencies

~ Negotiated favorable commodity materials contracts resulting in materials cost reductions of 23+%

~ Developed and implemented procurement strategies achieving overall business objectives

~ Implemented supplier report card process, resulting in increased supplier performance

~ Implemented RFP and RFQ processes for large capital and commodity purchases

~ Consolidated supplier base leveraging spend, resulting in overall cost savings

~ Researched, selected and developed new suppliers as required

~ Supported out-state manufacturing facilities

~ Key contributor to northern plant location expansion, effectively doubling production capabilities

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CONTRACT EMPLOYEE 2000 – 2003

CUMMINS ONAN, Fridley, MN

IMATION CORP., Oakdale, MN

ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Eden Prairie, MN

Supply Manager/ Commodity Team Manager/ Planner/ Inventory Control

~ Responsible for commodity team that developed and executed supplier strategies

~ Negotiated contracts achieving “Best Price” strategy

~ Negotiated and implemented cost reduction strategies, resulting in overall cost reductions

~ Managed supplier contracts to ensure performance and compliance, taking appropriate actions as required

~ Researched, selected and developed new manufacturers and suppliers required for new product launch

~ Coordinated vendor production of new and established product lines using MRP strategies

~ Conducted supplier evaluations, followed with appropriate action plans

~ Resolved supplier delivery issues by establishing consignment inventories and supplier safety stock

ENTEX INFORMATION SERVICES, Roseville, MN 1993 – 2000

Buyer/ Warranty Administrator/ Inventory Control Coordinator,

~ Competitively purchased computer service parts through OEM and third-party supplier network

~ Researched vendor sources, built /maintained loyal vendor relationships, while negotiating competitive purchasing and delivery terms

~ Located constrained parts and arranged overnight shipping to address computer emergencies on a daily basis

~ Interfaced directly with sales force network to process and expedite orders for major accounts

~ Worked directly with customers to resolve service and delivery issues.

~ Conducted daily/monthly cycle count process, assuring optimum inventory levels

~ Maintained high IBM warranty compliance and minimized service issues for national fortune 1000 companies.

~ Reduced manufacturer service parts return process from 30 to 7 days, assured rapid inventory turns, and substantially decreased spares inventory costs

~ Managed warranty database tracking manufacturer claims/ reimbursements

~ Interfaced with Repair Technicians & Manufacturers to address warranty issues for over 12 major manufacturers that included HP, Compaq, Dell, NEC, Toshiba, Kingston, and IBM

~ Performed cycle counts and physical inventories, resulting in research and correction of variances

~ Effectively managed priorities, winning customer trust, and assuring high satisfaction levels

EDUCATION

~ Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration – In Progress, National American University

~ Registered member of ISM and APICS

~ Currently pursuing (final stage) ISM C.P.M. certification

~ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

Microsoft Suite ■ Oracle ■ SAP ■ Great Plains ■ Astea -Inventory Control System ■ CSGIS -Industry Specific Software ■ ECLAIM -Warranty Program Software ■

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