I am married, a father of three and a grandfather of nine I enjoy spending time with my family at home or on vacations And I am a life long KC Chiefs fan
Anthony Sandoval
Colwich,KS
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at Stanley Black & Decker, excelling in supplier relationship management and negotiation. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing while enhancing inventory monitoring. Known for building strong vendor collaborations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring timely product availability and high-quality standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
05.1997 - 06.2025
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Managed approximately 30 to 40 incoming calls and emails per day from internal and external customers and suppliers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Newton, KS05.1987
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory monitoring
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Negotiation
- Vendor relations
- Resourcefulness
- Attention to detail
- Vendor collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Self starter
Interests
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
Stanley Black & Decker
05.1997 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
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