Cody Bouknight
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Manages purchasing team over three states and multiple locations. 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
Regional Procurement Manager
Gypsum Management & Supply
05.2019 - Current
- Managed purchasing team (5+ employees) over three states and multiple locations.
- 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.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Negotiated contracts regarding pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Purchasing Specialist
Gypsum Management & Supply
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs, and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Implemented strategies for optimizing rebate programs to maximize rebate returns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas ATM
Texas12.2005
Skills
- Purchasing Department Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- Vendor Acquisition
- Price Negotiation
- Industry Networking
- Supplier Management
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Supplier Selection
- Operational Improvements
- Supplier Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Procurement Expertise
Timeline
Regional Procurement Manager
Gypsum Management & Supply
05.2019 - Current
Purchasing Specialist
Gypsum Management & Supply
10.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas ATM
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