Microsoft Dynamics
George Mitchell
Procurement/Logistics
Austin,TX
Summary
Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 21 years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Purchasing Manager
Eagle Eye Networks, Inc
Austin, TX
12.2013 - 06.2021
- Created company procurement process
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Hired and managed procurement teams in Amsterdam and Japan
- Managed multiple overseas site inventories including components and finished goods
- Set up manufacturing teams in Asia, Europe
- Developed supply chain for all new product lines
- Led global weekly strategy meetings to ensure minimal product supply interruption
- Implemented purchasing control policies in support of the organizations mission
- Build and maintain reports to calculate reorder points based on current sales trends
- Implemented and maintained a customized cloud based database to manage incoming and outgoing inventory with mobile access
- Managed the entire production process of our primary products from sourcing to assembly to shipping
- Responsible for testing software builds to interface between engineering team and manufacturing to ensure hardware stability
- Managed product installation and customer training for all of Eagle Eye's Austin based customers
- Responsible for bid estimates for all customer sites.
- Created build instructions to provide clear direction to employees on how to produce, package and label products.
Owner
Fortress Video Analytics
Austin, TX
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Installed, tested and serviced surveillance systems for commercial and residential customers
- Demonstrated features and functionality of surveillance to customers
- Built and configured mini DVR’s for mobile sites
- Managed billing, bids, and service contracts
Sr Purchasing Manager
PTC Therapeutics
South Plainfield, NJ
02.2007 - 01.2012
- Managed a team of 4 (3 procurement professionals 1 direct report.) Utilized leadership and other professional skills to successfully develop both regional and global strategies for annual R&D budget of over $4 million
- Used extensive industry experience to implement the procurement module of Microsoft Dynamics which aided in the delivery of a robust package for departmental reporting and purchasing analysis
- Coordinated the implementation of a new B2B requisitioning system (Reqlogic) and integrated it with Microsoft Dynamics
- Created Standard Operating Procedures to meet Sarbanes–Oxley Act compliancy
- Reduced departmental and laboratory stock spends by renegotiating supplier contracts and implementing a hierarchical approval strategy that led to an annual savings of over $700,000
- Secured long and short term consumable contracts with vendors and developed volume generating promotions that reduced administrative work for scientists.
Purchasing Manager
PTC Therapeutics
South Plainfield, NJ
02.2003 - 01.2007
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated the implementation of the company’s $2 million AMEX Procurement Card (P-card) program.
- Led electronic commerce initiatives including development of a business-to-business catalog.
- Negotiated and managed agreements for LCMS Equipment valued at over $1.5 million.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
Purchasing Specialist
PTC Therapeutics
South Plainfield, NJ
03.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Maintained consistent email communication with researchers, suppliers and A/P to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite researchers orders.
- Coordinated the implementation of Purchasing Plus Requisitioning software to help transition from Quickbooks to meet demands of rapid personnel growth
- Responsible for training employees the requisition process
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
IT Help Desk Technician
PTC Therapeutics
South Plainfield, NJ
03.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for preparing desktops and laptops for incoming employees
- Issued required software and hardware in conjunction with end user specific roles
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of new and existing server hardware
- Assisted in management of company network and telecommunications systems such as video conferencing, webinars and conference room presentations
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Performed asset management activities such inventory check in, updates and reconciliation
- Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
- Coordinated and configured IT products and services
- Documented group processes and procedures.
Purchasing Agent
Trinity Products
Edison, NJ
01.1999 - 02.2001
- Managed component suppliers to ensure product release dates were met
- Worked with engineering team to source materials from global sources
- Maintained delivery schedule database for sales team
- Responsible for purchases of all raw materials
- Managed inventory levels to ensure constant stock with minimal overhead.
Sales Associate
Trinity Products Inc.
Edison, NJ
12.1997 - 01.1999
- Used consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections, build relationships and turn cold canvassing into sales
- Collaborated with buyers to target items to control inventory levels
- Attended National trade shows to educate distributors about products
- Managed and attended sponsored racing events to promote products to direct end users
- Managed sales for over 1000 retail accounts.
Education
Associates Degree - Biological Sciences
Middlesex County College
Woodbridge, NJ 09.1991 - 06.1993
CompTIA A+ Computer Hardware Certification - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Avtech Institute
Piscataway, NJ 10.2008 - 12.2008
Managing Small Business Course - Small Business Administration And Management
Austin Community College
Austin, TX 10.2012 - 12.2012
HTML/CSS/Javascript
Austin Coding Academy
Austin, TX 10.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Bid coordination
Procurement expertise
Profit and loss understanding
Reporting knowledge
Advertising knowledge
Process Development
Account management
Project Management
Data analysis understanding
Contract Negotiation
Trend Analysis
Document preparation
Vendor sourcing
Strategic planning
Professional demeanor
Financial administration
Excellent verbal/written communication
Software
ReQLogic
Zoho
Google Office Suite
Microsoft 365
Quickbooks
Purchasing Plus
Crystal Reports
ERP/MRP systems
Certification
CompTIA A+ Computer Hardware Certification, Avtech Institute Dec 2008
Timeline
HTML/CSS/Javascript
Austin Coding Academy
10.2016 - 05.2018
Sr Purchasing Manager
Eagle Eye Networks, Inc
12.2013 - 06.2021
Managing Small Business Course - Small Business Administration And Management
Austin Community College
10.2012 - 12.2012
Owner
Fortress Video Analytics
01.2012 - 12.2013
CompTIA A+ Computer Hardware Certification - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Avtech Institute
10.2008 - 12.2008
CompTIA A+ Computer Hardware Certification, Avtech Institute Dec 2008
01-2008
Sr Purchasing Manager
PTC Therapeutics
02.2007 - 01.2012
Purchasing Manager
PTC Therapeutics
02.2003 - 01.2007
Purchasing Specialist
PTC Therapeutics
03.2001 - 01.2003
IT Help Desk Technician
PTC Therapeutics
03.2001 - 01.2003
Purchasing Agent
Trinity Products
01.1999 - 02.2001
Sales Associate
Trinity Products Inc.
12.1997 - 01.1999
Associates Degree - Biological Sciences
Middlesex County College
09.1991 - 06.1993