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David Rubin

David Rubin

Purchasing Manager
Wallingford,CT

Summary

Self-directed Purchasing Manager bringing demonstrated success in supply chain management and procurement leadership. Unsurpassed problem solving, planning and team-building abilities. Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.

Good financial acumen and understanding of recordkeeping requirements. Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.

Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Design By The Jonathans
New Haven, CT
12.2020 - Current
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
  • Used Ivy, Houzz Pro, Product Tracker, Remote PC, Excel, QuickBooks to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Generated reports, documents and analysis in Excel, Google Sheets for senior management review and approval.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over 75K.
  • Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.

Founder

NYCT DJs
Wallingford, CT
07.2019 - Current
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
  • Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, bar mitzvah or other events.
  • Worked with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
  • Managed schedule, contracts and payments for busy roster of bookings.
  • Ran visual effects to supplement audio equipment output.
  • Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
  • Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.
  • Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.
  • Maintained high volume of bookings by advertising through traditional, digital and social media channels.
  • Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
08.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
08.2007 - 12.2011

Skills

    Procurement expertise

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Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Design By The Jonathans
12.2020 - Current

Founder

NYCT DJs
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Connecticut
08.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Connecticut
08.2007 - 12.2011
David RubinPurchasing Manager