CAMERON D. WATSON
Summary
Dynamic, highly-motivated Client Services professional with extensive experience in purchasing operations, customer service, and logistics. Demonstrated the ability to consistently exceed purchasing goals while contributing to increased sales revenue. Committed to achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
SDI, Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Overall management and ownership of non-stock and stock purchasing from requisition to receipt for the SI Group – Orangeburg, SC
- Managed a total spend of $10 million among SDI's vast suppliers delivering the best cost, quality and delivery timeframe in line with preferred supplier strategy
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used People Soft to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
Purchasing Agent
Hoppecke Batteries, Inc
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepare detailed purchase requisitions, RFQ's, and purchase orders resulting in delivery of correct components
- Improving vendor relations through communication including, plant visits, in-house meetings and phone calls which improved product quality and reduced lead time
- Coordinate with accounting concerning pricing disputes promoting harmonious working relationships with company and vendors
- Review engineering and purchase specifications for accuracy so purchase orders quantities and parts specifications were accurate and correct.
Surplus Procurement Buyer
Radwell International
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Purchased a minimum of 2000 line items monthly contributing to monthly 3-member team goal of 6000 line items and $6 million sellable hitting or exceeding goal on an average 80%
- Managed Purchase Orders and negotiated with nearly 150 suppliers to obtain optimum pricing, terms, and deliveries
- Also, resolved vendor disputes and negotiated prices
- Responsible for a daily 500 goal consisting of approvals, line items, items won, and total sellable
- Collaborated with Accounts Payable, Contracting, Supply Chain Customer Service, Supply Chain Operations, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies, improve workflow
- Constant interaction with vendors via phone and email for verifying items submitted for purchase.
Drummer/Music Director
EBE Talent
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained a high level of professionalism during all interactions, upholding the band''s reputation in the music community.
- Assisted musicians with percussion needs to align with performance goals.
- Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management -
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA05.1998
Skills
- Epicor / Profit 21 ERP System, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Visio
- Sound knowledge about inventory management, warehouse, logistics, sourcing, and contract terms Expertise in maintaining Excel/Google spreadsheets and working with ERP software Team player capable of quick decision-making with good problem-solving and analytics skill Critical thinker with diagnostic skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Collaborative Team Player
City
Westampton, NJ
State
NJ
Zip
08060
Street
49 Beaumont Pl
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
SDI, Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2023
Purchasing Agent
Hoppecke Batteries, Inc
04.2019 - 08.2019
Drummer/Music Director
EBE Talent
03.2015 - Current
Surplus Procurement Buyer
Radwell International
04.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management -
Moravian College