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David Neill
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David Neill

Grand Rapids

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with over a decade of experience in supply chain management. Skilled in developing purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and leading teams to achieve cost reductions and operational excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids
12.2014 - 10.2025
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
  • Analyzed purchasing trends to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
  • Coordinated procurement processes with various departments for seamless operations.
  • Developed purchasing policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Trained and mentored staff on effective purchasing practices and systems.
  • Collaborated with finance team on budgeting and cost management strategies.
  • Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.

Convention Service Manager

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids
04.2003 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated logistics for conventions, ensuring seamless event execution.
  • Oversaw setup and teardown of convention spaces, ensuring readiness for events.
  • Collaborated with clients to customize services based on specific needs.
  • Listened actively and responded quickly to client needs to handle associated challenges.
  • Assisted with the preparation of event orders and contracts for conventions and events as needed.

Restaurant Manager

AMway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids
08.2000 - 04.2003
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Train and develop staff on customer service and food safety standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.

Education

Food Industry Management

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12-1998

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Inventory optimization
  • Purchasing policy development
  • Cost analysis
  • Procurement processes
  • Supply chain management
  • Event budgeting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Meeting planning

Certification

ServSafe Certification by National Restaurant Association
December 2015 to December 2020

Accomplishments

Manager of the Month at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
October 2001
June 2004
June 2012
May 2013

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Affiliations

  • US Soccer Certified Referee Mentor+
  • US Soccer Certified Referee
  • Grand Rapids District Director of Referee Development
  • Grand Valley Soccer Officials Area Treasurer

Quote

"if you fail to prepare, than prepare to fail"
Steve Prefontaine

Software

BirchStreet Trained

Delphi Trained

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Interests

Soccer Referee

Golf

Music

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
12.2014 - 10.2025

Convention Service Manager

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
04.2003 - 12.2014

Restaurant Manager

AMway Grand Plaza Hotel
08.2000 - 04.2003

Food Industry Management

Michigan State University
David Neill
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