Alan Dow
Crestwood,IL
Summary
Senior Product Procurement Specialist with a 27 year track record in purchasing, negotiation, and strategic planning. Highly effective at managing demanding objectives under tight deadlines. Experienced in purchasing for distribution for the general, mechanical, and electrical contractor construction industry.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Procurement Specialist
Colony Hardware
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Maintained current understanding of market conditions, compliance standards and best practices.
- Optimized supply chain management, resulting in reduced delivery times and increased inventory accuracy.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal results.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Elfco, Inc. (Electrical Fasteners Co., Inc.)
10.1995 - 01.2019
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers by leveraging volume discounts or early payment incentives.
- Developed and maintained strong network of suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Communicated frequently with vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Skills
- Supply Management
- Expert Problem Solving
- Issue Research
- Process Improvement
- Logistics Coordination
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Senior Product Procurement Specialist
Colony Hardware
01.2019 - 04.2024
Senior Purchasing Agent
Elfco, Inc. (Electrical Fasteners Co., Inc.)
10.1995 - 01.2019
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