Chris Annino
Lexington,MA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and Procurement with proven skills in stakeholder communications, project planning, and budget management. Achievements include leading cost-saving initiatives and optimizing processes in life sciences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Ferguson Industrial
Lexington, MA
12.2020 - Current
- Lead cost savings initiatives.
- Work with stakeholders on non-spare parts program.
- Create spare parts for critical units based on turn over packages.
- Lead supplier change notification meetings with stakeholders to analyze possible impact to spare parts.
- Assist with the business continuity plan.
- Create LEAN events for process changes.
- Implementation of removing low moving stock to optimize shelf space.
- Help the sites keep on top of KPIs.
- Train employees on purchasing spare parts and material buys.
- Assist the stakeholders with spare parts and machines for capital projects.
Buyer II
Ferguson Industrial
Woburn, MA
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Sourced and purchased OEM and MRO parts for manufacturing and supply chain.
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers, achieving favorable terms and pricing structures.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Set net terms with suppliers.
- Forecasted orders based on lead time and raw materials.
- Worked with our AP department to resolve invoicing issues.
- Researched secondary suppliers.
Account Manager
Brightview Landscape
Thousand Oaks, CA
06.2009 - 06.2017
- Developed and maintained client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and retention rates.
- Managed project budgets, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing costs.
- Conducted regular site visits to assess project progress and address client concerns promptly.
- Purchased equipment, tools, uniforms and safety supplies for multiple branches.
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Butler, PA
10.1999 - 06.2009
- Led daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards of customer service.
- Kept track of inventory and placed orders based on sales.
- Made the weekly schedule for multiple departments.
- Mentored employees to help them grow in their career.
Lead Purchasing Agent
Eagle Hardware and Garden
Norwalk, CA
10.1998 - 10.1999
- Supervised six buyers and set their weekly open to buy budget.
- Ensured we stayed below our weekly spend budget.
- Set up contracts with suppliers based on timely delivery and pricing.
- Researched and set up secondary suppliers.
Purchasing Agent
Digital Domain
Venice, CA
10.1996 - 09.1998
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers.
- Set up contracts with suppliers.
- Purchased supplies for movies, commercials and music videos.
- Kept track of open to buy budget.
- Worked with the production teams on ensure their needs were met.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA05-1996
Associate of Science - Radio And Television
Moorpark Jr. College
Moorpark05-1993
Skills
- Project management
- Procurement in Life Sciences
- Stakeholder communications
- Project planning and budgets
- Team collaboration
- Building relationships
- Client and customer relations
Timeline
Project Manager
Ferguson Industrial
12.2020 - Current
Buyer II
Ferguson Industrial
06.2017 - 12.2020
Account Manager
Brightview Landscape
06.2009 - 06.2017
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
10.1999 - 06.2009
Lead Purchasing Agent
Eagle Hardware and Garden
10.1998 - 10.1999
Purchasing Agent
Digital Domain
10.1996 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
Long Beach State University
Associate of Science - Radio And Television
Moorpark Jr. College