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BRIAN BUTZER

San Jose,CA

Summary

Professional purchasing expert with proven track record in optimizing procurement processes and driving cost efficiencies. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in vendor negotiation, inventory management, and strategic sourcing. Reliable and flexible with keen understanding of supply chain dynamics and market trends.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Supervisor

United Mechanical Inc.
10.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies.
  • Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies in supplier negotiations.
  • Managed vendor relationships to enhance service quality and reliability.
  • Led initiatives to streamline purchasing workflows, reducing lead times significantly.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior team members, fostering professional growth and development in their procurement careers.
  • Evaluated potential suppliers for reliability, product quality, and delivery timeliness, selecting the best options for company needs.

Storeroom Manager

Graphic Packaging International
04.2015 - 10.2017
  • Fulfilled a variety purchasing requirements
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy
  • Worked with maintenance to insure all parts used were issued to work orders
  • Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded parts for maintenance
  • Shipped machinery out to be rebuilt by outside vendors
  • Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in the SAP software
  • Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping
  • Worked with Maintenance Supervisors to have machinery delivered on time for big projects
  • Worked with front office to receive invoices for services

Senior Warehouse Administrator

Motion Industries
02.2011 - 04.2015
  • Received all incoming product, then stocked and maintained inventory
  • Pulled product for all orders and prepared them for shipping or will call
  • Delivered all large local orders
  • Operated and maintained forklift

Machinist

Bear Machining
01.2007 - 02.2011
  • Manual Mill set up and operation
  • CNC Mill and CNC Lathe operation
  • Responsible for receiving all raw materials and cutting to length for all jobs
  • Shipping and delivery of finished orders

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Computer Media Technologies
07.2001 - 12.2006
  • Supervised material flow, storage and order fulfillment
  • Monthly inventory reports
  • Worked with production department on order preparation and Bill of Materials
  • Responsible for scheduling all drivers deliveries as well as my own
  • Responsible for all vehicle maintenance logs and scheduling of services

Education

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

Skills

  • Extensive purchasing experience across multiple industries
  • Price negotiation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing operations
  • Receiving and inventory specialist
  • Proficient in a variety of machining operations
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Safety conscious

Timeline

Purchasing Supervisor

United Mechanical Inc.
10.2017 - Current

Storeroom Manager

Graphic Packaging International
04.2015 - 10.2017

Senior Warehouse Administrator

Motion Industries
02.2011 - 04.2015

Machinist

Bear Machining
01.2007 - 02.2011

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Computer Media Technologies
07.2001 - 12.2006

De Anza College

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