Brett R. M. Grandstrand
Washington,USA
Summary
Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Equipment, Machinery, and Material Handling Buyer
84 Lumber
03.2023 - Current
- Specialty equipment, machinery buyer truss plants, door shops, and EWP hubs
- Communicate with Vendors, managers, and Department leaders on market analysis, pricing, vendor information, and competition
- Product knowledge, comparable products, and customer relations
Baseball and Softball Instructor
AHN
2012 - Current
- Instructor of baseball/softball skills for ages 7-college
- Evaluated player progress regularly, providing feedback to guide improvements in technique and game strategy.
- Hosted fielding clinics that improved players'' defensive skills through focused drills and instruction.
Contract Buyer
84 Lumber
11.2017 - 03.2023
- Negotiate Purchasing agreements and Pricing with Vendors
- Communicate with Vendors, managers, and Department leaders on market analysis, pricing, vendor information, and competition
- Product knowledge, comparable products, and customer relations
Contract Manager
84 Lumber
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Read, Analyze, modify, and negotiate contracts
- Work with field representatives to collect, and gather information
- Create contracts, scopes of work, work orders, and change orders
Manager
Fairmont, WV store
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Employment-hiring, training, and promoting
- Interaction with contractors-selling, ordering, takeoffs, billing, etc.
- Vendor relations
- Day-to-day store operations
Co-Manager
Sabraton, WV store
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Training fellow employees
- Ordering, stocking, and receiving products
- Day-to-day relations with contractors, salesman, and vendors
Sales Coordinator
California, PA store
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Vendor relation-pricing, ordering, shipping
- Customer relations-ordering, shipping, deliveries
Account Manager
HealthCare Services Group
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Responsible for staffing (housekeepers, floor technicians, laundry Personnel)
- Overseeing building operations
- Responsible for staff scheduling and payroll
Assistant Manager
Adidas
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Oversee day-to-day operations of entire store
- Training and scheduling of all sales associates
Professional Baseball Player
Professional Baseball
06.2004 - 2009
- Pittsburgh Pirates- Drafted 13th round (2004), player Williamsport Crosscutters 2004-2006
- Washington Wild Things-2006-2007
- Tampa Bay Devil Rays- 2007-2008
- Washington Wild Things- 2008-2009
Education
B.S. - Management Program
University of Phoenix (online)
09.2011
Business Management Program
Coastal Carolina University
05.2004
Skills
- Hard worker, fast learner, organized, punctual, goal oriented, disciplined, motivated, flexible, polite
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory monitoring
- Customer service
- Pricing analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchasing expertise
- Negotiation
- Recordkeeping skills
- Motivational skills
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Specialty Equipment, Machinery, and Material Handling Buyer
84 Lumber
03.2023 - Current
Contract Buyer
84 Lumber
11.2017 - 03.2023
Contract Manager
84 Lumber
07.2015 - 11.2017
Manager
Fairmont, WV store
06.2014 - 07.2015
Co-Manager
Sabraton, WV store
01.2013 - 06.2014
Sales Coordinator
California, PA store
03.2012 - 01.2013
Account Manager
HealthCare Services Group
11.2011 - 03.2012
Assistant Manager
Adidas
04.2010 - 04.2011
Professional Baseball Player
Professional Baseball
06.2004 - 2009
Business Management Program
Coastal Carolina University
Baseball and Softball Instructor
AHN
2012 - Current
B.S. - Management Program
University of Phoenix (online)
Awards
13th Round pick of 2004 MLB Draft, Two time recipient of “Good Guy” award
Professional Baseball Experience
- Washington Wild Things-Frontier League
- 2006, 2008, 2009 Washington, PA
- Professional Baseball Player and Hitting Coach
- Community Relations/Appearances in parades and assemblies
- Columbus Catfish-Tampa Bay Devil Rays MiLB Affiliate
- 2007 Columbus, GA
- Professional Baseball Player : 2007 South Atlantic League Champions
- Williamsport Crosscutters-Pittsburgh Pirates MiLB Affiliate
- 2004-2006 Williamsport, PA
- Professional Baseball Player
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