David Pierce
Anderson,US
Summary
Motivational manager and analytical problem-solver specializing in team building and customer relations. Leverages sound judgment and independent decision-making to drive company success. Committed to enhancing employee engagement and performance through effective training and morale-building strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Shasta Community Health Center
1035 Placer St. Redding, CA 96001
06.2012 - 09.2025
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Adjusted procedures to enhance departmental efficiency and streamline operations.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Developed and tracked metrics to evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Generated detailed reports on purchasing activities to inform strategic management decisions.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
Forklift Operator
Budweiser
Redding, CA
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Safety and Skill
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials using lifting devices to ensure organized storage.
- Coordinated with lift truck drivers and production personnel to streamline order processing.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Minimized material waste during transfers between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
Purchasing Manager
Win-River Resort & Casino
Redding, CA
05.2005 - 04.2012
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Streamlined procedures to enhance department effectiveness and responsiveness.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Created and monitored metrics to evaluate supplier performance and identify cost savings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships to ensure high standards of customer service and timely deliveries.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Recruited and trained purchasing staff to enhance team performance. to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Generated monthly profit and loss reports for financial analysis..
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
Level 3 Manager
Target
Redding, CA
09.2001 - 05.2005
- Led team of supervisors to optimize store operations and enhance customer experiences.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and drive strategic merchandising decisions.
- Developed training programs that improved staff performance and reduced turnover rates.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline stock replenishment processes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Fostered collaborative environment, mentoring team members in operational best practices.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
Anderson, CA06-2001
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Bid management
- Supply chain management
- Quality assurance standards
- Inventory coordination
- Professional communication
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Resourcefulness
- Coaching
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Shasta Community Health Center
06.2012 - 09.2025
Forklift Operator
Budweiser
04.2012 - 06.2012
Purchasing Manager
Win-River Resort & Casino
05.2005 - 04.2012
Level 3 Manager
Target
09.2001 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School