Christopher Willis Spencer IV
Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Strategic Procurement Specialist with over 10 years managing purchase orders, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationships in electrical construction. Expertise in strategic sourcing and process improvements enhances project efficiency. Adaptable to fast-paced environments and effectively resolves procurement challenges to meet deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Rosendin Electric
‘Aiea, Hawaii
03.2016 - Current
- Managed purchase orders for Rosendin Electric electrical construction materials and services.
- Coordinated vendor bids, quotes, and contract terms for project procurement needs.
- Negotiated pricing and lead times with suppliers supporting field operations.
- Tracked material requisitions through approval and delivery using procurement systems.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Resolved supplier issues affecting material availability and project schedules.
- Reviewed invoices, receipts, and order details for procurement accuracy.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Supported project managers with sourcing for electrical equipment and specialty parts.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
- Shortened delivery times by proposing new logistics structures and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kalaheo Highschool
Kailua, HI06-1998
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Procurement
- Order placement
- Attention to detail der creation
- Invoice reconciliation
- Vendor negotiations
- Contract administration
- Strategic sourcing
- Bid evaluation
- Cost analysis
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory planning
- Procurement software
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor relationship management
- Process improvements
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Procurement
- Relationship building
- Product management
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Rosendin Electric
03.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kalaheo Highschool