CHARLES E. WEEKLEY JR.
NEWVILLE,PA
Summary
Experienced purchasing specialist with over 10 years of proven track record in procurement and supply chain management. Utilizes extensive industry knowledge to analyze trends and develop strategic sourcing solutions. Highly skilled in negotiation, inventory management, and cost analysis, resulting in efficient and cost-effective operations. Committed to building positive supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while continuously improving customer service and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Analyze market trends to refine sourcing strategies, ensuring cost-effective procurement
- Cultivate supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms, enhancing supply reliability
- Coordinate with departments to meet procurement needs, improving operational efficiency
- Assess supplier performance and address issues, maintaining high-quality standards
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply chain, ensuring uninterrupted operations
- Analyze market trends and supplier performance to optimize sourcing strategies, enhancing procurement efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, facilitating seamless communication and efficient procurement processes
- Meticulously evaluate product quality and maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
- Develop creative solutions for supply chain risks, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard procurement operations
- Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, negotiating favorable terms and conditions to achieve substantial cost savings
- Conduct comprehensive market analyses to enhance sourcing strategies, driving substantial cost reductions and improving procurement efficiency
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities, achieving significant budget reductions.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing reports, providing critical insights into spending patterns and vendor performance.
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
- Led vendor onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new suppliers into established procurement processes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Evaluated emerging procurement technologies for potential integration into existing processes, driving further efficiencies in the purchasing function.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
BUYER III
PR Hoffman Machine Products
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Purchase all supplies needed to maintain production and administrative operations
- Receive requisition from internal customer, identify quantity of item needed and check onsite inventory for available quantity
- Utilize cost comparison and competitive bidding when placing orders to ensure spending is within budget
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to check the status of any backordered parts or materials
- Verify shipments against purchase orders to ensure quality and accuracy of goods received
- Prepare purchase orders; send copies to suppliers and originating departments
- Prepare, review and maintain purchasing files, reports and price lists
- Streamlined procurement processes, optimizing inventory levels and reducing lead times for critical materials, enhancing operational efficiency
- Implemented cost-saving strategies through competitive bidding and vendor negotiations, resulting in substantial budget reductions
- Maintained meticulous purchasing records and reports, ensuring accuracy in order tracking and compliance with company policies
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, facilitating smooth communication and timely resolution of supply chain issues
- Introduced digital tools for inventory management, significantly improving stock visibility and reducing instances of stockouts and overstock situations
- Streamlined procurement processes, optimizing inventory levels and reducing lead times for critical materials, enhancing overall operational efficiency
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
PURCHASER
Fry Communications
12.2011 - 01.2017
- Purchase all supplies needed to maintain production and administrative operations
- Receive requisition from internal customer, identify quantity of item needed and check onsite inventory for available quantity
- Utilize cost comparison and competitive bidding when placing orders to ensure spending is within budget
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to check the status of any backordered parts or materials
- Verify shipments against purchase orders to ensure quality and accuracy of goods received
- Notify mechanics that parts have been received, generate work order for mechanics, stage parts and work orders for pick up
- Prepare purchase orders; send copies to suppliers and originating departments
- Prepare, review and maintain purchasing files, reports and price lists
- Generate weekly cost savings report
- Optimized procurement processes, leveraging cost comparisons and competitive bidding to ensure budget adherence while maintaining quality standards
- Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management through effective vendor communication and order tracking
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, verifying shipments against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and maintain high standards of received goods
- Fostered cross-departmental cooperation, coordinating with mechanics to efficiently distribute received parts and generate work orders for seamless operations
- Developed comprehensive reporting systems, including weekly cost savings reports, to provide actionable insights and drive continuous improvement in purchasing strategies
- Optimized procurement through data-driven cost comparisons, ensuring budget adherence while maintaining quality standards in purchasing operations
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Prepared purchase orders using ERP systems, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Implemented a centralized purchasing system, increasing efficiency and reducing redundancies.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through effective forecasting and planning.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
Newville, PA06.1992
Skills
- Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supplier Relations, Cost Analysis, Negotiation, Communication, Customer Service, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Documentation, Safety Compliance, Problem Solving
Timeline
PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
BUYER III
PR Hoffman Machine Products
01.2018 - 04.2024
PURCHASER
Fry Communications
12.2011 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
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