Bradley Meyer
Rogers,Minnesota
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing and Production Manager with proven expertise in vendor management, process optimization and cost reduction. Skilled in MRP systems and cross-departmental collaboration, excels in driving efficiency and strategic procurement, ensuring top-notch quality control and vendor compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
R&M Manufacturing Co.
Buffalo, USA
01.2014 - 09.2024
- Manage end-to-end procurement for metals, hardware, supplies and consumables used in fabrication and stamping, ensuring consistent availability to meet production schedules
- Annual spend of $8-$10 million
- Utilize JobBoss MRP system to run reports for shortages, forecasting, scheduling, and purchasing, achieving on-time delivery for 95%+ of production needs
- Source and vet new vendors for raw materials and outsourced fabrication work, driving cost savings of 10-15% annually through strategic vendor selection and negotiation
- Lead vendor relationships, ensuring accountability for pricing, quality, and on-time delivery, resulting in a 98% vendor compliance rate
- Negotiate and finalize long-term contracts (Blanket Orders) for recurring purchases, securing favorable pricing and reducing purchasing cycle time
Purchasing Manager
Staging Concepts, Inc.
Brooklyn Park, USA
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Coordinated purchasing operations for raw materials, finished goods, and consumables, managing 20-30 vendors to support production needs in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Negotiated pricing, lead times, and service agreements, securing cost reductions and improving lead time accuracy by 20%
- Implemented and managed new vendor accounts, improving supply chain efficiency and reducing procurement costs
- Received and verified incoming materials through the E2 MRP system, collaborating with accounting to ensure system accuracy and timely reconciliation
- Collaborated with project managers and designers to align materials purchasing with production schedules, ensuring all deadlines and budget constraints were met
Production Manager / Logistics Coordinator
Staging Concepts, Inc.
Brooklyn Park, USA
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Directed and supervised a team of 10-15 employees, overseeing daily production workflows, quality control, and plant safety protocols
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste by 12% and improved labor efficiency by 8%
- Managed inventory control and material organization, leading to a 15% reduction in excess inventory and associated carrying costs
- Coordinated all shipping and receiving activities, optimizing carrier selection and negotiating service agreements that reduced shipping costs by 10%
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external vendors and subcontractors, improving supply chain reliability and vendor performance
Education
Associate of Arts - Carpentry
South Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN01.1993
Skills
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Cost control
- MRP systems
- Workflow scheduling
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory management
- Consumables sourcing
- Process optimization
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Cost reduction
- Procurement expertise
- Bid process management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
R&M Manufacturing Co.
01.2014 - 09.2024
Purchasing Manager
Staging Concepts, Inc.
01.2010 - 12.2013
Production Manager / Logistics Coordinator
Staging Concepts, Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts - Carpentry
South Hennepin Technical College
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