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Education
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Blake Russell

Tukwila,WA

Summary

To maintain a career in Administration, Business Development, Revenue Management & Customer Service in a reputed organization, which appreciates professional approach and hard work. Where I can utilize my knowledge, various skills & experience in contribution towards fulfilling the company's growth objectives, develop my career and excel in the related field.

Ambitious and energetic, composed under pressure and able to maintain great relations with co-workers at all levels. I posses excellent correspondence & communication skills and am very organized with professional approach with good attention to detail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Purchasing Agent

Manson Construction Co.
Seattle, WA
11.2018 - Current
  • Purchase supplies and materials for all operations including office, field, Tugboats, Dredges, Barges and all equipment
  • Prepare and issues purchase orders, work orders, bare boat charters, towage agreements and other agreements as necessary
  • Review Contracts with project team and bid out work to qualified sub-contractors
  • Issue Permanent Material Purchase Orders and ensure material are made per contract and abide by the Buy American/America Act.
  • Coordinate with yard and project teams for pickup and delivery of purchased goods
  • Arrange for trucking of equipment and supplies with company resources or third-party resources
  • Prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures to further support our purchasing program
  • Confers with vendors for best valued product including pricing, quality and service
  • Coordinate our Receiving function for purchased goods and arranges for shipping of items to remote sites, projects and yards
  • Manage purchase orders status from ordered to close
  • Must receive PO in ERP system and settle any invoice discrepancy
  • Maintain warehouse and vessel inventory
  • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
  • Negotiate claims with vendors when applicable
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
  • Lead Purchasing group in developing and refining local and corporate purchasing policies and procedures with area and corporate management
  • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and communicates to interested parties as needed
  • Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories
  • Coordinate expediting critical items
  • Responsible for timely delivery of procured items, including but not limited to picking up procured items from vendors
  • Train all new Purchasing staff and provide training to project teams on best purchasing practices
  • Ensure compliance with Manson's code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct
  • Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting Incident and Injury Free work environment.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction through strategic sourcing initiatives, leading to significant budget savings.
  • Conducted regular market analysis to identify new suppliers, products, or technologies that could improve company operations or profitability.
  • Developed custom reports using data analytics tools for better visibility into purchasing trends, supplier performance, and cost savings opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of purchasing activities into overall business strategy.
  • Manage several orders per day and work with hundreds of vendors to fulfill a wide array of parts and supplies.
  • Work with Vendors to insure proper compliance and insurance to work on our vessels in the water and in our Yard.

Buyer/Internal Auditor (ISO 9001:2008-2015)

The Robbins Company
Kent, WA
10.2012 - 11.2018
  • Negotiate/procure cutter parts and shop supplies in a cost effective manner
  • Routinely place, track, and expedite purchase orders to maintain schedules and to meet customer order delivery requirements
  • Pursue and develop alternate sources to ensure uninterrupted supply and best price/quality combination
  • Visit vendors to inspect inventory levels and Quality Control setup, and maintains good working relationships
  • Prepare requests for quotations to qualified sources per given requirements and requisitions
  • Review customer contracts and send bill of materials out for bid to suppliers
  • Award bids to suppliers that met the qualifications of the contract
  • Liaisons with shop and vendors to research, locate, and procure special or unusual items not specified by engineering.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
  • Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.

Education

Associate of Arts - Automotive Mechanics

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA
06.2006

High School Diploma -

Evergreen High School
Seattle
06.2005

Skills

  • Friendly and easy going with people, keen observer, fast learner, able trainer & good listener
  • Ability to understand technical drawings
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Sage, CMiC/Oracle ERP
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Attention to detail
  • Multi-tasking
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
  • Product sourcing
  • ISO 9001:2008-2015 Requirements, Internal Quality Systems Auditor, Management Systems Auditing, and Quality Management Systems Auditing

Accomplishments

  • Received The Collaborator Award by my peers this last year 2023. Out of 6 Awards for the Company I was nominated for most of the 6 but I received the Collaborator Award. I won this for my interpersonal skills of working with all departments to have a safe and successful project.

Timeline

Sr. Purchasing Agent

Manson Construction Co.
11.2018 - Current

Buyer/Internal Auditor (ISO 9001:2008-2015)

The Robbins Company
10.2012 - 11.2018

Associate of Arts - Automotive Mechanics

Renton Technical College

High School Diploma -

Evergreen High School
Blake Russell