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Darnell Marks

Houston,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Buyer with 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization. Skilled in identifying and negotiating with key vendors, analyzing market trends, and implementing cost-saving measures. Proven track record of managing complex projects and achieving results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer II

Westlake Corporation
Lake Charles, LA
05.2024 - Current
  • Reviews production schedules, supplier lead time, and related information and utilize Company ERP system to determine direct material Procurement requirements for the plant
  • Negotiates purchases to the most economical advantage to the Company
  • Recognizes market trends and capitalizes on advantageous buying situations
  • Assist Category Managers in developing category strategies
  • Leverage yearly purchases to achieve lowest total cost by establishing yearly or multi-year Contracts for the purchase of goods and services through the identification of repeatable purchases, potential supply base and an appropriate sourcing strategy
  • Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFP/RFQs to include coordinating with Engineering/Operations/and maintenance to develop scope of work and technical specification
  • Determine the type of contract in conjunction with the legal department and in accordance with good business practices that would be appropriate various services and materials requirements
  • Coordinate with legal, treasury, and risk to resolve vendor exceptions to Company terms and conditions
  • Purchases materials and services for the Plants in a manner which assures that the most economical advantage to the Company has been attained
  • Expedites orders that are critical to the operation of the Plants and those orders that are behind schedule
  • Prepares and maintains preferred Vendor database based on previous cost, quality of service, reliability and types of goods and materials
  • Assists Accounting in resolving purchase/billing discrepancies; warehouse stores and other departments in expediting, scheduling, contracts, and specifications
  • Assures that purchase requisitions have had the proper D.O.A
  • Approval levels applied.

Buyer

Sooner Inc
Houston, TX
11.2022 - Current
  • Work in conjunction with procurement manager to review and coordinate total demand and inventory changes on weekly basis
  • Prepare and administer requests for quotations
  • Utilize Oracle system to action all new planned buys, reschedule, cancel and pre-delivery confirmations to supplier and monitor past due purchase orders based on performance excellence guidelines
  • Analyze purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation and proper support documentation
  • Maintain supplier files and purchase order records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and audit guidelines to ensure compliance through the procurement cycle
  • Make comparative analysis of price and delivery conditions, availability and quality of material of current vendors while also vetting potential new suppliers.

Procurement Specialist/Buyer

Majestic Steel USA.
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 11.2022
  • Performed all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts
  • Researched new suppliers to verify product quality, and compare price lists with current vendor invoices
  • Made recommendations about new vendors when necessary to improve supply chain efficiency and meet budgetary goals
  • Analyzed market and delivery trends as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends
  • Implemented new procedures for keeping inventory records current, resulting in 60 percent reduction in errors.

Purchaser/Buyer

Noble Iron
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Assisted purchasing manager in all procurement tasks and participated in on-the-job training
  • Prepared purchase orders for all departments, and recorded information in computerized database
  • Compared invoices and packing lists with physical shipment inventory and original order details
  • Verified quality of incoming supplies and created thorough records of any issues
  • Contacted suppliers to resolve shipment and billing discrepancies
  • Volunteered to transfer inventory and order records to electronic database system, including entering all archived documents and developing procedure for new entries
  • Received Outstanding Service Award for completing inventory database project early.

Jr. Production Scheduler

Nabors Industries
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Utilized ERP system to auto-generate manufacturing work orders
  • Maintained up-to-date database of customer information and shipment details
  • Created accurate invoices for complete shipments and transferred them to customers and accounts receivable department
  • Updated inventory levels and stored incoming shipments according to warehouse procedures
  • Communicated with transportation providers, vendors, and customers to increase efficiency and resolve problems.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

University of Houston
05.2012

Skills

  • In-depth understanding of Purchasing concepts and familiarity with vendor contracts
  • Expert-level proficiency with Procurement software, SAP Ariba, and Oracle Cloud
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including strategic planning
  • Strong communication abilities in person and in writing
  • Quick and efficient learner with good organization and time management

Timeline

Buyer II

Westlake Corporation
05.2024 - Current

Buyer

Sooner Inc
11.2022 - Current

Procurement Specialist/Buyer

Majestic Steel USA.
12.2019 - 11.2022

Purchaser/Buyer

Noble Iron
01.2016 - 12.2019

Jr. Production Scheduler

Nabors Industries
03.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

University of Houston

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