Austin Stine
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager
Anthem Branding
05.2021 - Current
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives, within textile & promotional commodities.
- Negotiated Global textile and manufacturing contracts within Asia, Bangladesh & South America. Lowered net manufacturing cost by 6.3%.
- Expanded Anthem's global sourcing and manufacturing footprint into Vietnam. This includes cut & sew production.
- Negotiated Terms contracts to increase Anthem's cashflow. Focused on 3/15 net 45 contracts.
- Oversaw sourcing and management of 125 projects monthly.
- Reduced purchasing costs by roughly 5% by consolidating vendor relationships.
Sr. Buyer | Vendor Relationship Manager
Imperial Clinical Research Services
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
- Negotiated medical ancillary contracts with suppliers nationally & globally.
- Decreased vendor exposure by 14%, and consolidated spending to reduce purchasing costs by 6% estimated.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum purchasing coverage quarterly.
- Conducted raw material audits to ensure effective purchasing strategies.
- Facilitate vendor audits to maintain industry compliance and determine qualified/preferred vendors.
Department Head Carrier Relations & Procurement
Fifth Wheel Freight
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Co-developed and managed 5 carrier relations teams. Which encompassed 16 employees and accounted for roughly $30 million in annual sales.
- Analyzed corporate KPI's to determine verticals with capital gain potential.
- Developed and managed corporate SOP's and SWI's to streamline operational efficiency.
- Oversaw development of of vendor classification and compliance tracking program.
- Facilitated management for 2500 vendor/ carrier relationships, facilitated contract negotiations to lower company's-transportation costs by 13% (estimated) and clients costs by roughly 5%.
- Facilitated multi-national transportation projects including: drayage, over-dimensional, reefer, open deck and cross docking.
- Utilized Rateview to analyze and make bids on spot market freight.
Account Manager & Accounts Director
MLive Media Group
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons.
- Managed book of business worth $850,000 across 30 accounts..
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Managed PPC campaigns and social media strategies.
- Developed & maintained client landing pages.
Education
Project Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Competitor Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Management
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Management
- Conflict Management
- Manufacturing
- Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
- ERP Systems (Microsoft Dynamics)
- Excel (intermediate)
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
Anthem Branding
05.2021 - Current
Sr. Buyer | Vendor Relationship Manager
Imperial Clinical Research Services
10.2020 - 05.2021
Department Head Carrier Relations & Procurement
Fifth Wheel Freight
07.2018 - 10.2020
Account Manager & Accounts Director
MLive Media Group
12.2016 - 07.2018
Project Management
Arizona State University