Daniel Murray
San Diego,CA
Summary
Quality-focused Purchasing Manager highly experienced in vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation and budget administration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Purchasing & Materials
San Diego Humane Society
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Oversee multi-million-dollar budget and resource allocation for various projects.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of supplies and materials.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Identified potential areas of cost savings through supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing methods.
- Developed and managed annual budget planning processes for effective resource allocation.
Purchasing Manager
USS MIDWAY MUSEUM
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with senior leadership to improve procurement processes.
- Managed and negotiated with vendors to reduce expenses and improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted substantial research into best quality and price of custom marketing products, printing jobs, commercial equipment, vehicles, janitorial supplies, etc. Reviewed and analyze supplier’s bids.
- Demonstrated operational accomplishments include:
- Provided oversight of multiple capital improvement projects up to $500,000 completed within time critical construction and budget requirements.
Assistant Guest Services Director
USS MIDWAY MUSEUM
San Diego, CA
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Provided leadership and guidance over the daily operations and guest services for one of the region’s leading attractions, with over 1.4 million guests annually.
- Provided daily oversight of ticketing services, audio tours, flight simulators, the Visitor Information Center, Guest Services, resource administration, oversight of the Gift Shop, Café, and Photo Operations as third-party vendors.
- Directed personnel administration, including hiring, administration of disciplinary actions, terminations, payroll oversight, scheduling, and team training for over 40 Guest Services team members.
- Authored and implemented operations training manual, job descriptions, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
- Conceptualized, designed, and managed the buildout of the Visitor Information Center, a central hub for museum visitors, volunteers, and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art & Design
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San Luis Obispo, CA06-1997
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA01.1994
Skills
- Partnership development
- Resource allocation
- Performance management
- Partnership development
- Resource allocation
- Performance management
OTHER
Software Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook, Raisers Edge, Gateway POS ticketing system, various data management solutions, as well as multiple social media platforms.
Timeline
Manager of Purchasing & Materials
San Diego Humane Society
05.2022 - Current
Purchasing Manager
USS MIDWAY MUSEUM
01.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant Guest Services Director
USS MIDWAY MUSEUM
01.2005 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Art & Design
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Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Barbara, CA
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