Andy Griffith
Buyer
West Mansfield,Ohio
Summary
Industrious Buyer adept at keeping costs under control while optimizing inventory for usage needs. Versed in recordkeeping and production requirements. Bringing 3-year track record of success in manufacturing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Blast One International
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
New Model Delivery Buyer
Honda Development and Manufacturing America
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw supplier base of over 60 suppliers and worked with them to solve issues involving cost, delivery, manufacturing, sub-supplier shortages, international supply chains, and parts specification
- Go onsite to supplier manufacturing locations to directly solve issues causing delays to production at OEM
- Lead meetings between multiple departments to discuss upcoming new model launches and potential hurdles
- Managed procurement and strategic sourcing for over 200 automotive parts for new model vehicles, achieving 15% cost reduction while maintaining 99.8% on-time delivery rate from suppliers
- Regularly work with 3PLs to set up shipments for supplier parts at Tier 1, 2, and 3 levels.
Buyer Intern
Honda Trading
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Negotiated favorable contracts and determined the lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, by analyzing data
- Negotiated prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Worked primarily with steel mills to procure raw material for OEM production as well as supplier production
- Took up slack in the office from other employees during an SAP migration
- Effectively worked from home and maintained a high level of efficiency.
Purchasing Intern
Honda Of America, Mfg
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Negotiated prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Examined, selected, ordered, and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements and other factors such as environmental soundness
- Managed a specific component
- Worked on projects that led to cost savings of over $1M.
Manufacturing Associate
Adecco
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Assigned position at Honda Marysville Auto Plant
- Contributed to a team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
Tubing Attendant
Mad River Mountain
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Resolved guest concerns or complaints and kept supervisors informed of escalating situations
- Served guests with an enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences
- Supported customer needs by providing information and answering questions concerning the facility, promotions, events, and organizational rules and policies.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Miami University
Oxford05.2022
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Logan High School
Bellefontaine, OH05.2022
Skills
- Cost Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Vendor coordination
- Inventory Monitoring
- Vendor Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Database Maintenance
- Purchasing expertise
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal ability
Timeline
Buyer
Blast One International
06.2024 - Current
New Model Delivery Buyer
Honda Development and Manufacturing America
08.2022 - 12.2023
Buyer Intern
Honda Trading
05.2020 - 08.2020
Purchasing Intern
Honda Of America, Mfg
05.2019 - 08.2019
Manufacturing Associate
Adecco
05.2018 - 08.2018
Tubing Attendant
Mad River Mountain
12.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Miami University
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Logan High School
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