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Anthony S
Myrtle Creek,OR
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Garden Valley Corporation, excelling in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic procurement and enhanced inventory coordination. Skilled in logistics and adept at fostering collaborative supplier partnerships, driving operational efficiency and compliance.
A procurement professional with comprehensive understanding of vendor management and supply chain optimization. Known for effectively negotiating with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of quality materials. Valued for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to changing business needs.
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Garden Valley Corporation
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize pricing and terms.
- Implemented procurement strategies that reduced costs and improved supplier relationships.
- Developed and maintained purchasing policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to anticipate supply chain disruptions and mitigate risks.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used Excel to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
Inventory Auditor
Garden Valley Corporation
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Conducted thorough inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes to enhance inventory management efficiency.
- Analyzed discrepancies in inventory data, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Reduced discrepancies in inventory records by maintaining thorough documentation and promptly addressing identified issues.
Operations
Garden Valley Corporation
01.1995 - 10.2025
- Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing efficient inventory management practices.
- Supervised and managed shop operations and tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication between departments, ensuring smooth production operations.
- Streamlined assembly line operations, resulting in smoother workflow.
- Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Streamlined department operations by optimizing workflows, policies, and procedures.
- Streamlined operations for improved team productivity and service quality.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Provided administrative support to ensure smooth office operations.
- Optimized supply chain operations for more streamlined logistics processes.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and satisfied clients.
- Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials.
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Managed production schedules to keep operations efficient and compliant.
- Managed farm operations efficiently, optimizing resources and reducing waste.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts efficiently, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Reduced order fulfillment time through automation of warehouse operations.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient workflow processes and procedures.
- Maintained and disseminated records of daily operations.
- Enhanced profits by streamlining operations and improving promotions.
- Oversaw event operations to keep running smoothly.d
- Streamlined clinic operations, implementing efficient scheduling systems.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Identified and resolved complex problems that affected business operations.
- Improved merchandise operations efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes.
- Set up machines for daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Umpqua High School
Myrtle Creek, OR06-1985
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Inventory coordination
- New vendor setup
- Vendor sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Logistics coordination
- Cost reduction
- Supplier negotiation
- Price negotiation
- Pricing structures
- Supplier relations
Interests
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Garden Valley Corporation
07.2022 - 10.2025
Inventory Auditor
Garden Valley Corporation
07.2022 - 10.2025
Operations
Garden Valley Corporation
01.1995 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
South Umpqua High School
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