Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager, Indirect Material
Klockner Pentaplast
3585 Klockner Rd., Gordonsville, VA 22942
05.2015 - 06.2023
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
Researched market trends to make insightful buying decisions.
Negotiated and settled with suppliers in regards to rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations.
Scrutinized bid quotations for factors such as terms and conditions, price, delivery and quality control.
Analyzed buying history and shortages to determine best method of procurement.
Arranged transport of goods and tracked orders to confirm timely delivery.
Director of Supply Chain
Hapco - American Flagpole
Abingdon, VA
03.2014 - 04.2015
Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
Procurement Manager
Siemens Microelectronics
Munich Germany
01.2010 - 03.2015
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Skills
Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
Change Management Process
Assembly Knowledge
Strategic Initiatives
Team Goals
Industry Networking
Market Intelligence
Managing Materials
Performance Improvement
Active Listening
Strategic Sourcing
Optimal Inventory Levels
Reducing Costs
Supplier Performance Management
Monthly Reconciliations
International Business
Employee Motivation
Request for Proposal
Selecting Suppliers
Waste Reduction
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management
Global Sourcing
Supplier Qualifications
Price Negotiation
Competitive Sourcing
Influencing and Negotiating
Supplier Partnerships
Corporate Social Responsibility
Vendor Negotiations
Bid Process Management
Requests for information
Strategic planning
Bid coordination
Vendor sourcing
Procurement expertise
Contract Negotiation
Trend Analysis
Self-Motivated
Affiliations
National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM)
Certification
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager, Indirect Material
Klockner Pentaplast
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
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