Brandon Coleman
Irving,United States
Summary
Results-driven Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Professional with 12+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, market research, and competitive intelligence. Proven expertise in developing category strategies, driving measurable cost reductions, and enhancing operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making. Seeking the role of Manager, Strategic Sourcing at American Airlines to apply leadership, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Analyst
Lawson Products
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Conducted in-depth market research and supplier analysis, leading to a 15% increase in procurement efficiency
- Managed diverse sourcing channels, driving a 20% reduction in procurement costs through performance-based strategies
- Developed and executed pricing strategies through detailed quotations, increasing profitability by 10%
- Built and maintained supplier relationships, negotiating favorable contract terms and achieving a 25% improvement in service-level agreement compliance
Purchasing/Buyer
Partsmaster
11.2011 - 01.2021
- Negotiated with suppliers, securing $500K in annual cost savings through improved contracts
- Managed $18K in weekly product transactions, contributing to $5M in monthly sales through strategic sourcing and procurement
- Supported nationwide sales teams by facilitating order processing and resolving operational issues, boosting order accuracy by 30%
- Spearheaded cross-departmental collaborations, reducing order processing time by 25% through streamlined vendor management and inventory control
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2017
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation & Cost Reduction
- Market Research & Data Analysis
- Category Strategy Development
- Cost Reduction & Working Capital Management
- Supplier Accountability & Business Reviews
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Executive Presence & Storytelling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Team Development & Mentoring
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt, Aveta Business Institute, 01/01/17
Timeline
Research Analyst
Lawson Products
01.2021 - 06.2024
Purchasing/Buyer
Partsmaster
11.2011 - 01.2021
Six Sigma Green Belt, Aveta Business Institute, 01/01/17
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
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