Dillon Williams
Arvada,CO
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/ Demand Planner
Imperial Dade
10.2023 - Current
- Service department sourcing and planning
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Reviewed legal documents such as contracts and non-disclosure agreements to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
Senior Buyer
Vistar
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Improved inventory turns with effective demand planning and supplier collaboration practices.
- Coordinated closely with production teams to ensure accurate forecasting for material requirements, avoiding stockouts or excess inventory situations.
- Conducted regular forecast reviews, identifying gaps between actuals and projections.
- Improved forecast accuracy by utilizing advanced statistical techniques and software tools.
Purchasing Manager/ Inventory Control
Marriott Denver Tech Center
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall supply chain performance, resulting in better customer satisfaction.
- Reduced excess stock levels by conducting regular audits and adjusting ordering processes accordingly.
- Performed root cause analysis of discrepancies between physical inventory counts and system records, taking corrective actions where necessary.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to keep team informed of updates, address concerns, and promote open communication channels.
Purchasing Manager
Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Used MRP/ ERP to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
Purchasing Manager
Kachina Southwestern Grill/ Westin Westminster
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Placed food purchase orders at most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity and specification requirements.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and importance.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events to stay updated on market trends, network with suppliers, evaluate new products.
- Minimized stockouts by carefully monitoring stock levels and placing orders well ahead of anticipated needs.
- Negotiated bulk pricing discounts for frequently purchased items, resulting in significant cost savings over time.
- Collaborated with culinary team to source high-quality ingredients for innovative menu offerings.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Lincoln College of Technology - Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Trained in SOX compliance
- Purchase Order Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship Building
- Materials sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Cost Control
- Inventory Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Vendor Contract Negotiations
- Power BI, JIRA and AS400
- Advanced Microsoft suite knowledge (word, excel, PP, ect)
Timeline
Buyer/ Demand Planner
Imperial Dade
10.2023 - Current
Senior Buyer
Vistar
10.2021 - 10.2023
Purchasing Manager/ Inventory Control
Marriott Denver Tech Center
03.2019 - 05.2020
Purchasing Manager
Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek
04.2017 - 03.2019
Purchasing Manager
Kachina Southwestern Grill/ Westin Westminster
02.2013 - 04.2017
Business Administration And Management
Lincoln College of Technology - Denver