Brandon Coleman
Procurement Specialist
Irving,Texas
Summary
Strategic and customer-focused Procurement Specialist with 12+ years of experience managing third-party vendor contracts and optimizing procurement operations. Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms, align procurement practices with enterprise risk policies, and build strong stakeholder relationships across departments. Excels at applying financial analysis to drive cost savings and ROI improvements. Proficient with SAP. Ready to contribute to State Farm’s mission of doing good and creating community value.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Analyst
Lawson Products
Irving, Texas
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted detailed research to optimize fulfillment of customer special orders
- Collaborated with sales and logistics team to streamline workflow, cutting processing time by 20%
- Leveraged diverse sourcing channels to maximize cost efficiency and improve operational effectiveness
- Developed quotations aligning with pricing strategies, achieving fair market pricing and profitability goals
- Reduced order delays by 15% by identifying root causes and implementing data driven solutions.
- Analyzed large volume of data to identify patterns, trends and correlations.
Purchasing / Buyer
Partsmaster
Irving, Texas
11.2011 - 01.2021
- Generated and converted quotations promptly, achieving an impressive sales conversion rate
- Successfully negotiated with vendors, contributing to increased sales figures
- Managed an average of $18K in weekly special order product transactions, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Provided extensive support to nationwide sales representatives, ensuring seamless operations
- Collaborated across departments to promptly resolve operational issues and support sales initiatives
- Contributed significantly to monthly sales averaging $5 million through strategic purchasing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 01.2017 - 01.2017
Skills
- SAP
- Strategic Sourcing
- Relationship Management
- Vendor Performance Management
Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication
Trend forecasting
Time management
Decision-making
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt, Aveta Business Institute, 2017
Timeline
Research Analyst
Lawson Products
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
01.2017 - 01.2017
Purchasing / Buyer
Partsmaster
11.2011 - 01.2021
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