Cody Bouknight
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement-manager
Gypsum Management And Supply
05.2016 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas ATM
Texas12.2005
Skills
- Company Inventory Oversight
- Vendor Negotiations
- Vendor Acquisition
- Price Negotiation
- Industry Networking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Market Intelligence
- Supplier Management
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management
- Event Networking
- Procurement Proposals
Timeline
Procurement-manager
Gypsum Management And Supply
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas ATM
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