Eugene (Steven) McVey
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Goal-oriented Procurement Officer adept at balancing supply needs with budget and operational requirements. Good researcher and multitasker with excellent judgment. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment. Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking Procurement Professional with over 30 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Officer
Fluvanna County Virginia
Palmyra, VA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
- Reviewed requisitions submitted by internal stakeholders for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted internal stakeholders with resolving any queries related to procurement activities.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Participated in meetings with vendors in order to discuss upcoming projects or changes in requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure the most favorable terms possible.
- Conducted market research in order to identify potential suppliers and obtain competitive bids from them.
- Researched new sources of supply in order to improve cost savings opportunities.
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
- Prepared purchase requisitions and obtained necessary approvals for orders.
- Reviewed purchasing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers and vendors.
- Managed vendor relationships, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using Tyler Technologies software.
Senior Procurement Manager, Indirect Materials
Klockner Pentaplast of America
Gordonsville, VA
05.2015 - 06.2023
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Evaluated current processes and systems used in purchasing materials and services and recommended changes where necessary.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
- Developed comprehensive strategic plans for procuring goods and services over short-term and long-term timeframes.
- Analyzed market trends and identified potential new vendors to increase product variety and reduce costs.
- Resolved disputes between suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders regarding payment issues or other matters.
- Developed policies and procedures related to purchasing activities in accordance with legal requirements.
- Established effective relationships with key suppliers to facilitate collaboration and secure preferential terms for the organization.
- Participated in industry conferences and trade shows to stay abreast of market developments and meet potential new suppliers.
- Identified areas of cost savings through more efficient sourcing methods and improved negotiation techniques.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize pricing, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Ensured all purchases were made within budget guidelines while still meeting operational needs.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery of goods and services.
- Collaborated with other departments such as finance, logistics, IT. to coordinate purchasing efforts across the organization.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
- Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Performed risk assessments and forecasts on potential contracts and business decisions.
- Spearheaded projects to enhance organizational capabilities and grow storage capacities.
- Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and responsiveness to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
- Researched new products or technologies available in the market that could benefit the organization's operations.
- Participated in trade shows or conferences related to procurement topics to stay abreast of industry developments.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
- Implemented strategies for cost reduction through improved terms of payment or better pricing structures.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and assess their capabilities.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Oversaw procurement-related staff training programs for ongoing skill development.
- Established cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times time year-over-year.
- Initiated strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at consolidating the supplier base.
- Analyzed spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities across categories.
- Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
Director of Supply Chain
Hapco - American Flagpole
Abingdon, VA
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Implemented best practices in warehousing processes to reduce costs while ensuring quality standards are met.
- Conducted regular reviews of transportation routes, carriers and freight costs to identify opportunities for optimization.
- Managed a team of personnel responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations within the supply chain department.
- Established key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of supply chain operations.
- Assisted with forecasting demand based on historical sales data as well as current market conditions.
- Coordinated efforts between internal stakeholders and third party suppliers during peak periods or special projects.
- Analyzed data from various sources including customer orders, shipping records and market trends to inform decision making regarding product availability.
- Negotiated contracts with external suppliers to optimize cost savings for materials and services.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to improve the efficiency of operations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and safety protocols related to supply chain activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, finance, customer service and engineering to ensure successful delivery of products or services.
- Oversaw the selection and management of vendors, suppliers and logistics partners.
- Reviewed supplier performance metrics and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Created contingency plans for material shortages or other disruptions in the supply chain process.
- Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
- Oversaw creation, negotiation and delivery of clinical contracts valued at $1,000,000 or more.
- Analyzed supplier performance data such as on-time delivery rate and quality scores.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.
- Managed the procurement activities of goods or services from vendors or subcontractors according to corporate policies.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely availability of raw materials for production.
- Analyzed supply chain data such as demand forecasts and inventory levels to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified potential suppliers and negotiated contracts that met the company's needs in terms of pricing, quality, service level agreements.
- Created reports summarizing supply chain operations such as inventory levels and shipping schedules.
- Prepared accurate budget forecasts for supply chain activities.
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) for ongoing monitoring of operations.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms.
- Implemented warehouse procedures to improve storage efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with global trade regulations and policies.
- Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth.
Procurement Manager
Siemens Microelectronics
Sandston, VA
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
- Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
- Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
- Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.
- Performed detailed analysis of supplier costs associated with different items purchased by the organization.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
- Coordinated activities across various departments such as marketing, finance, operations to ensure timely completion of procurement processes.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and responsiveness to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies related to procurement procedures and practices.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
- Implemented strategies for cost reduction through improved terms of payment or better pricing structures.
- Participated in trade shows or conferences related to procurement topics to stay abreast of industry developments.
- Oversaw procurement-related staff training programs for ongoing skill development.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and assess their capabilities.
- Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
- Participated in trade shows, conferences, and networking events to stay current on industry trends.
- Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Managed supplier selection, negotiation, and contract administration processes.
- Established long-term relationships with key suppliers for optimal pricing and service.
- Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
- Initiated strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at consolidating the supplier base.
- Led cross-functional teams in evaluating potential supplier performance and risk factors.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Bidding coordination
- Supplier relationships
- Reporting Requirements
- Supplier research
- Vendor Sourcing
- Bid process management
- Trend Analysis
- Project Management
- Procurement planning
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Relations
- Contract Negotiations
- Policy Implementation
Affiliations
- I have worked with sheltering, feeding and hydrating the homeless for over 15 years
Certification
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Fluvanna County Virginia
08.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Procurement Manager, Indirect Materials
Klockner Pentaplast of America
05.2015 - 06.2023
Director of Supply Chain
Hapco - American Flagpole
03.2014 - 04.2015
Procurement Manager
Siemens Microelectronics
01.2010 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
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