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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Language Skills
Occupational Experience
Additional Skills
Driver's License
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DAVID W LINDIG

SAN ANTONIO,USA

Summary

Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.

Solid background in customer service. Proven track record of efficiently resolving customer inquiries and maintaining high satisfaction rates. Demonstrated ability to leverage communication and problem-solving skills to enhance customer experience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer 2

Dury's Gun Shop
08.2012 - 11.2025
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize purchasing strategies and supplier selection.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring competitive pricing and favorable terms.
  • Managed inventory levels to reduce excess stock and improve cash flow.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers to enhance product quality and delivery reliability.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Trained junior buyers on procurement best practices and compliance standards.
  • Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
  • Improved inventory accuracy and control by implementing new barcoding system, reducing discrepancies and improving audit results.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
  • Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
  • Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.

ELECTRONIC SALES

WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC
03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Assist Customers help with product info and give explanation on how to use electronic equipment. Also help with placing internet orders and special orders. ring up/check out customer, pull orders and bin for customer pick up. work in connection center programming cell phones for ATT, Verizon ,T-mobile,Net-ten, Straight talk both contract set up prepaid phone. also work in digital photo center printing photos and full filling special order.

Equipment Technician II

San Antonio State Hospital
06.1999 - 08.2009
  • Verifies and conducts inspections and tests and reviews equipment and instruments for quality control and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Investigates complaints, documents findings, and conducts quality assurance reviews.
  • Performs proper inventory control of parts and tools.
  • Documents materials, and equipment used.
  • Maintains documentation on work performed on equipment.
  • Installs, tests, and determines operating parameters for fire alarms/sprinkler/extinguishers equipment.
  • Installs, performs modifications, changes, and updates to equipment.
  • Inspects, submits, and maintains records of work orders and parts issued.
  • Assists in developing policies and procedures for quality control and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Assists in planning and scheduling work assignments.
  • Supervise the work of others.
  • Performs related work as assigned

Service Desk

Home Depot
05.2000 - 07.2007
  • Assist contractors to make bids, quotes and est. jobs takeoffs read blue prints and make material list,worked in electrical,hardware,lumber,phone sales, tool department, customer service

Night Cook

Denny's
06.1999 - 01.2000
  • Cook and prepared food clean and prep kitchen ran flat grill and firers

Education

2 years college, technical or vocational school -

St. Philips
San Antonio, Texas

High School Diploma/GED - basic

East Central
San Antonio, Texas

Skills

  • Experience with email clients
  • Experience with multiple browsers
  • Experience with scanners and printers
  • Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
  • Experienced with Excel and similar tools
  • Purchase order management
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Customer service
  • Procurement procedures
  • Ordering and purchasing
  • Attention to detail
  • Inventory control

Certification

  • CFR TECHNICIAN TYPE 1,2 Certification
  • EPA, San Antonio, Texas

Language Skills

English - Excellent ( Read )

Occupational Experience

  • Customer Service Representatives ( 10 yrs 0 mos )
  • Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other ( 20 yrs 0 mos )
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment ( 17 yrs 0 mos )
  • 1. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  • 2. Confers with customer to determine nature of malfunction.
  • 3. Cuts openings and drills holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drill and router.
  • 4. Estimates cost of repairs based on parts and labor charges.
  • 5. Installs electrical equipment, such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems, generators, and commutators, using hand tools.
  • 6. Installs fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  • 7. Measures, cuts, and installs framework and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  • 8. Repairs or rebuilds starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  • 9. Splices wires with knife or cutting pliers, and solders connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  • 10. Visually inspects and tests electrical system or equipment, using testing devices such as oscilloscope, voltmeter, and ammeter, to determine malfunctions.
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers ( 20 yrs 0 mos )
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General ( 11 yrs 0 mos )
  • 1. Dismantles and reassembles defective machines and equipment.
  • 2. Estimates costs of repairs.
  • 3. Inspects and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • 4. Installs and/or repairs wiring and electrical and electronic components.
  • 5. Installs machinery and equipment.
  • 6. Installs new or repaired parts.
  • 7. Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
  • 8. Paints and repairs woodwork and plaster.
  • 9. Records repairs made and costs.
  • HelpersInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers ( 20 yrs 0 mos )
  • 1. Adjusts and connects or disconnects wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand tools or power tools.
  • 2. Applies protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  • 3. Assembles and disassembles machinery, equipment, components, and other parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  • 4. Builds or erects and maintains physical structures, using hand tools or power tools.
  • 5. Cleans or lubricates vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  • 6. Examines and tests machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects and to ensure proper functioning.
  • 7. Furnishes tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to other workers.
  • 8. Helps mechanics and repairers maintain and repair vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment.
  • 9. Installs or replaces machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand tools or power tools.
  • 10. Positions vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects, for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  • 11. Tends and observes equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  • 12. Transfers equipment, tools, parts, and other objects to and from work stations and other areas, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.

Additional Skills

HVAC Recovery Certification type 1,2 , basic welding ,electrical

Driver's License

Class C - Standard Driver's License

Timeline

Buyer 2

Dury's Gun Shop
08.2012 - 11.2025

ELECTRONIC SALES

WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC
03.2010 - 07.2012

Service Desk

Home Depot
05.2000 - 07.2007

Equipment Technician II

San Antonio State Hospital
06.1999 - 08.2009

Night Cook

Denny's
06.1999 - 01.2000

High School Diploma/GED - basic

East Central

2 years college, technical or vocational school -

St. Philips
DAVID W LINDIG