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Christopher Collier

Euless,TX

Summary

Accomplished Senior Buyer with 20+ years of experience with a proven track record in managing all aspects of the procurement process. Skilled in researching suppliers, requesting bids, analyzing quotes, planning purchases and overseeing documentation of purchase orders to finalize purchasing decisions. Successful in maintaining strong business relationships thru vendor management. Detailed-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer

Securus Technologies
01.2013 - 07.2023
  • Negotiated policies with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Monitors delivery of ordered items to ensure timeliness, quantity, quantity and price.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.

Buyer II

Securus Technologies
05.2008 - 12.2013
  • Executed procurement activities, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection for various commodities.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategies aligned with the business objectives.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Monitored inventory levels, initiated purchase orders, and ensured timely delivery to support production schedules.
  • Conducted supplier performance evaluations, resolved quality issues, and implemented corrective actions as necessary.


Buyer

Securus Technologies
01.2004 - 04.2008

Purchaisng Agent /Inventory Specialist

Evercom/Securus Technologies
08.2001 - 12.2003

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Dallas, TX
12.2013

Skills

  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective procurement of material and services
  • Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to achieve quality and on-time delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan inventory levels , and mitigate supply chain risks
  • Manufacturing Support
  • Requisition Processing-Indirect

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

 


  • Microsoft Office Software applications
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Dynamics-Great Plains
  • Heat Software


Timeline

Senior Buyer

Securus Technologies
01.2013 - 07.2023

Buyer II

Securus Technologies
05.2008 - 12.2013

Buyer

Securus Technologies
01.2004 - 04.2008

Purchaisng Agent /Inventory Specialist

Evercom/Securus Technologies
08.2001 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

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