Dan Rosson
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Proactive Sr Buyer and Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and inventory management. Achieved cost savings and enhanced supplier performance through effective risk mitigation and strong relationship management. Excelling in procurement process optimization and supply chain efficiency. Analytical Senior Buyer with 30 years of experience conducting in-depth research and negotiating pricing with vendors to purchase varios products. Successful in maintaining business relationships with existing vendors and identifying new business opportunities to engage with potential suppliers. Efficient in carefully reviewing pricing, terms, and conditions prior to forming agreements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Buyer
Scientific Games
05.2005 - 08.2025
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Enhanced supplier performance through regular evaluations and performance improvement plans.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing optimal terms and pricing structures.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Purchasing Manager
LaFarge North American
05.1994 - 01.2004
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Education
BBA - Finance
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.1999
Skills
- ERP System Knowledge
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Negotiations
- Supplier Relationship Management
Timeline
Sr Buyer
Scientific Games
05.2005 - 08.2025
Purchasing Manager
LaFarge North American
05.1994 - 01.2004
BBA - Finance
Kennesaw State University
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